An explosion strikes Somali capital
MOGADISHU - A police source says a deafening blast occurred in downtown Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Wednesday at noon, hours of a security...
Lamu residents welcome reopening of Kenya-Somalia border
LAMU - Residents of villages on the Kenya-Somalia border in Lamu County are a happy lot following Monday’s announcement to have the Kenya-Somalia border...
Tension mounts in Puntland amid electoral stalemate
GAROWE - Members of the Somali Federal Parliament reached Garowe, just hours after rival troops belonging to Puntland state exchanged a deadly gunfight near...
Hundreds of suspects rounded up in night-time Mogadishu sweeps
MOGADISHU - The Somali government forces carried out operations last night in parts of Mogadishu amidst tight security measures in place.
The paramilitary police...
Ruto nominates Noordin Haji as new NIS Director General
NAIROBI - President William Ruto has nominated the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji as the new Director General of the National Intelligence Service.
"Consequently, ...
Somali President pays a two-day visit to Qatar
DOHA - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived on Tuesday evening, May 15, in Doha on...
Somali president appoints female advisor on illegal arms control
MOGADISHU - President Hassan Sheikh appointed Mako Mohamud Muse to serve as his Adviser on Controlling the Flow of Illegal Arms in Somalia.
Villa...
SSC fighters clash with Somaliland forces near Gooja-Adde base
LASANOD - Heavy fighting broke out early on Tuesday morning in Samakab and DhabanSaar locations in the contested Sool region, north of Somalia.
The...
UN, partners launch Somalia flood response plan
MOGADISHU - Following devastating rains in Somalia, UN humanitarians said on Monday they are launching a national flood preparedness and response plan with the authorities.
"According...
ATMIS steps up preparations to withdraw 2,000 soldiers from Somalia
MOGADISHU - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said on Sunday that it has stepped up preparations for the withdrawal of 2,000 soldiers...
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Breaking Chains and Smashing Barriers Through Organised Defence of Women Journalists’ Rights in Somalia
On this International Women’s Day, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) pays tribute to the courage, resilience and professionalism of women journalists in...
Shir ku saabsan amniga Muqdisho oo ka dhacay xarun G/Banaadir
MUQDISHO - Ku-simaha Ra’iisul Wasaaraha ahna Ra’iisul Wasaare ku Xigeenka Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Saalax Axmed Jaamac, ayaa shir-guddoomiyey kulan ku saabsan...
At Least 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Clashes in Boos-Hareeri, Somalia
JOWHAR, Somalia – The Somali government has confirmed that at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a battle that took place yesterday in...
