AU condemns Al-Shabaab attack on SYL hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia issued a statement condemning the Al-Shabaab attack on the SYL hotel in Mogadishu...

East Africa wins big in race for African Union top seat

NAIROBI, Kenya - The African Union Executive Council has unanimously agreed it is the turn of the Eastern Africa region to produce candidates for...

Australian-Backed Program Elevates Somali Journalists in Investigative Journalism Excellence

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- In strategic partnership with the Australian High Commission, Kenya, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) wraps up a three-day training...

Cholera death toll in Somalia rises to 54 since January: WHO

MOGADISHU - An outbreak of cholera in Somalia has killed some 54 people since January, indicating the severity of the outbreak, the World Health...

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Hosts Annual Ramadan Quran Competition at Ali Jimale Mosque in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, Somalia, March 14, 2024 – Hormuud Salaam Foundation proudly hosted its annual Ramadan Quran competition at Ali Jimale Mosque, bringing together talented competitors.   This...

Somalia: Death toll climbs in overnight SYL hotel siege

MOGADISHU, Somalia  -  The siege at SYL hotel by Al-Shabaab has ended with three soldiers killed and 27 people wounded, police said.   During a press...

Somali troops end siege at SYL hotel, all attckers neutralised

MOGADISHU, Somalia  - Somali security forces had ended the Mogadishu hotel siege by the al-Qaida-affiliated militant group al-Shabab after nearly 12 hours of operations.   Police...

Somali govt stops officials from holding meetings outside the country

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Cabinet of Ministers of Somalia has banned the meetings of government agencies held outside the country, according to a statement...

Al Shabab Gunmen storm SYL hotel near Somali Palace

MOGADISHU, Somalia  - Heavily armed Al-Shabaab fighters stormed an upscale hotel in Mogadishu, Somali capital on Thursday night.   The witnesses reported the attack started with...

Outrage Among Journalists: Somali Media Council’s Illegitimate Appointments Threaten Press Freedom

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) was utterly surprised by today's decision of the Council of Ministers, which proposed nine individuals for the...

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Somali PM Meets with Guelleh in Manama: Strengthening Bonds and Regional Cooperation

MANAMA - In a significant diplomatic move, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on the sidelines of...

Wararkii ugu dambeeyay ee shirka Golaha Watashiga Qaran ee ka socda Muqdisho

MUQDISHO (SMN) - Shirka Golaha Wadatashiga Qaranka oo ka socdo xarunta Villa Soomaaliya, uuna guddoominayo Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa warbixin lagaga...

Somalia’s Cabinet Discusses Defense Agreement with Kenya

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a recent weekly meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Jama, the cabinet of Somalia was briefed on the...