Somali, Sidama chief administrators vow to nurture saplings

ADDIS ABABA - Chief administrators of Somali and Sidama states have vowed to nurture saplings planted as part of the Green Legacy Initiative.   Speaking at...

Somalia military kills dozens of Al-Shabaab members

MOGADISHU, Somalia (SMN) - Somali army killed at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants during an operation in South of the country.   The state media, citing a...

UN’s new envoy pays first visit Somaliland for talks with Bihi

HARGEISA, Somalia - The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi received the UN Envoy for Somalia Catriona Laing at his office during her...

Fighting resumes in the disputed city of Las Anod

LAS ANOD, Somalia -  Heavy fighting again erupted in the town of Lasanod on Saturday following UN calls for a ceasefire and an immediate cessation of the hostilities.   Local forces...

Somali president visits Jowhar ahead of all-out military offensive

JOWHAR, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh lands in Jowhar, HirShabelle state headquarters while the government is planning the 2nd phase of the military...

Al-Shabaab sets up the blockade on Baidoa, southern Somalia

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has condemned the militant group al-Shabab for imposing a weeklong blockade on the southwestern town of Baidoa....

UN ramps up aid for flood victims in Somalia as toll hits 30

MOGADISHU -- The United Nations humanitarian agency said on Monday it has stepped up assistance to people affected by the recent floods in Somalia...

UNFPA team pays a visit to SouthWest State

BAIDOA, Somalia - The President of the Southwest state Abdiaziz Laftagareen, received a delegation from UNFPA at the Presidential palace in Baidoa City...

Al Shabaab casts wide recruiting net as Tanzanians arrested heading for Somalia

NAIROBI, Kenya - Al Shabaab militants are recruiting foreigners from neighbouring countries, as fewer Kenyans are joining, security officials have said.   Two Tanzanians were arrested...

2.7 mln people displaced by drought in Horn of Africa: WFP

NAIROBI - Drought conditions in the Horn of Africa region have displaced around 2.7 million people, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said...

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Intense Fighting Erupts Between Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Intense fighting broke out in the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday, as Somali government forces clashed with Al-Shabaab militants near Laba...

Somalia Strengthens Financial Crime Measures with New Legislative Amendments

Mogadishu, Somalia –  In a significant move to enhance its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework, Somalia’s Parliament approved key amendments to...

Weerarkii Hotel Qaahira, Beledweyne oo lasoo afjaray iyo Khasaaraha oo kordhaya

BELEDWEYNE, Soomaaliya - Ciidamada amniga ayaa ku guuleystay inay soo afjaraan weerarkii Al-Shabaab subax Al-Shabaab ku qaadey hotel Qaahira oo ku yaalla galbeedka...