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...
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...
Ethiopian Troops Mass Near Somalia Border to Counter Al-Shabaab Offensive
FERFER, Ethiopia — A significant contingent of Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) troops have been stationed near the border town of Ferfer, close to...
Somali Forces Battle Al-Shabaab in Previously Cleared Areas Near Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces are locked in fierce combat with Al-Shabaab militants in regions near the capital that were declared free of...
Ethiopian Military Carry Out Rare Airstrikes Targeting Al-Shabaab in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Ethiopian warplanes launched precision airstrikes on Friday against Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur...
Somali Police Chief Ramps Up Security Plans for Ramadan Amid Al-Shabaab Threat
MOGADISHU - Somalia’s police commander, Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, chaired a high-stakes security meeting this week to fortify protections in Mogadishu ahead of...
U.S. Ambassador Meets FESTU Leaders to Discuss Workers’ Role in Advancing Conducive Environment for...
MOGADISHU, Somalia, — U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley, has met with the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) top leadership to discuss...
U.S. Halts Financial Support for Somali Danab Commandos
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Finance Minister has announced that the United States has suspended its financial support for the Danab commandos, a key force...
Turkish Airlines Suspends Mogadishu Flights After U.S. Embassy Issues Security Warning
MOGADISHU, Somalia—Turkish Airlines announced on Tuesday that it has halted its flight operations to Mogadishu following a security alert from the U.S. Embassy in...
U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for U.S. Citizens in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert for American citizens, reminding them of ongoing risks in the country despite the...
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Somaliland criticizes UN delegation’s visit to Las Anod
HARGEISA, Somalia, Aug. 17, 2026 — Somaliland’s Foreign Ministry has criticized a visit by a senior United Nations delegation to Las Anod, the capital...
Somali president visits Bandiradley during Galmudug tour
BANDIRADLEY, Somalia, Aug. 17, 2026 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was warmly received in the town of Bandiradley in the Mudug region on...
Hormuud Salaam Foundation equips Somali National University with new ICT lab
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Hormuud Salaam Foundation has donated a fully equipped ICT lab to Somali National University and formally inaugurated the new facility at...
