Somali president visits IDP camps in Baidoa city

BAIDOA - The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today visited the IDP camps in Baidoa and observed the living conditions of the...

UN says 7.7 mln in need of humanitarian aid in Somalia

MOGADISHU -- The overall number of people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection in Somalia has risen to 7.7 million from 5.9 million...

Senate leadership meets with EU officials

MOGADISHU - The Speaker of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia  Senator Abdi Hashi Abdullahi received in his office today...

President Hassan Sheikh receives EU delegation at Villa Somalia

MOGADISHU - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with a delegation led by the EU Special...

Galmudug state president inspects military bases

DHUSAMAREB - The President of Galmudug State of Somalia Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor Qoor) has inspected the military bases of the regional forces...

Why US troops are going back to Somalia?

As have presidents before him, President Joe Biden quietly expanded the United States’ endless wars once again this month. Despite having spent the entire...

19 children, 2 teachers killed in Texas elementary school shooting

UVALDE, Texas — At least 19 children and two teachers were killed Tuesday when a gunman opened fire in a Texas elementary school, according...

Hassan Sheikh names Abdirahman Abdishakur to a new post

MOGADISHU - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed MP Abdirahman Abdishakur as the new special envoy to tackle the drought emergencies. Mohamud said Abdirahman...

Saudi Arabia Bans Citizens From Flying To 16 Countries, including Somalia

In response to gradually increasing COVID-19 cases, Saudi Arabia has banned citizens from traveling to 16 countries across Asia, Africa, and South America. As reported...

Conclusion of Somali electoral process provides opportunity to re-focus on issues of urgent national...

Thank you, Madam President. Let me thank SRSG Swan for his briefing, and we look forward to hearing from Special Representative Madeira. I will focus...

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Somalia’s Cabinet Approves Social Media Regulation, Cybersecurity Pacts

MOGADISHU - Somalia's Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved measures to regulate the misuse of social media platforms, according to a government statement.   The weekly...

Gollaha Wasiiradda oo ansxiiyay xeer cusub oo Baraha Bulshadda la xiriira

MUQDISHO - Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya oo yeeshay kulankoodii caadiga ahaa, ayaa meel-mariyey Qaraarka maareynta isticmaalka khaldan ee baraha bulshada.   Shirka oo...

Scandal in Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Jeopardizes Climate Funding

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A widening scandal of corruption, abuse of power and extortion has emerged within Somalia’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, raising...