Somalia Finance Minister, UK Ambassador Visit Mogadishu Port to Review Revenue Reform Efforts
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Cige, on Thursday welcomed the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Charles King, and a...
Somali government Accuses Jubaland Leader of Fueling Unrest in Gedo Region
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Interior has said it is closely monitoring the ongoing instability in the southern Gedo region, accusing elements...
Kenya: Eight police officers injured in Garissa IED attack
GARISSA - At least eight police officers were injured in an explosion that hit their vehicle along Banabs-Yumbis Road in Garissa County, police authorities...
Somalia President Appoints Aweys Haji Yusuf as National Security Advisor
Mogadishu, August 6, 2025 – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Ambassador Aweys Haji Yusuf as his new National Security Advisor.
Aweys brings extensive...
Former Somali Minister Slams Government Over Vetting of Foreign Diplomats
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s former Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, Abdirizak Omar Mohamed, has strongly criticized the federal government over what he described as its...
Somalia’s Defence Ministry hails major crackdown on Al-Shabaab financing network
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Ministry of Defence on Wednesday praised the Office of the Attorney General for uncovering more than 250 cases linked to...
Somalia Deputy PM, UK Envoy Discuss Security and Development
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, on Tuesday met with the newly appointed United Kingdom Ambassador to Somalia, Charles Nicholas King,...
SoDMA Delegation Arrives in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia – A delegation led by SoDMA Chairman Mahamuud Macalin Abdulle arrived in Baidoa today for the Somalia Humanitarian Affairs Forum.
The delegation includes...
Huge Fire at Mogadishu Market Kills Girl, Destroys Businesses
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A devastating fire ripped through Suuq Bacaad, Mogadishu’s second-largest market, on Monday night, killing a young girl and destroying numerous shops,...
At least 70 al-Shabaab fighters killed in Somali army, AU operation: ministry
MOGADISHU, Somalia – At least 70 al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a joint military operation by Somali government forces and African Union peacekeepers in...
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FAJ and UNECA eager to deepen media engagement on Africa’s development priorities
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the Pan-African body of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), today met Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and...
Somali Army Land Forces Commander Visits Galmudug to Assess Military Operations
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia — The commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, Brig. Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, also known as Gen. Khalid, arrived in...
Southwest State Cabinet Reviews Security and Five-Year Development Plan
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Aadan Madoobe) chaired a Cabinet meeting to discuss the security situation, business development and...
