New Uganda Police contingent arrives in Somalia
MOGADISHU - The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has deployed a new contingent of Formed Police Unit (FPU) personnel to serve under the African...
UN calls for urgent humanitarian support to drought-hit Somalis
The United Nations top relief official in Somalia on Monday called for urgent humanitarian support to drought-affected communities in Somalia's northern region of Somaliland.
Adam...
UN’s Contact Group on Somali Piracy Changes its Mandate
The decline in piracy off the coast of Somalia is one of the recent success stories for the maritime industry. It has demonstrated how...
Al-Shabab Collects Millions to Spend on Weapons, Report Finds
The al-Shabab militant group has an annual budget of $24 million to spend on purchasing weapons, a new report finds.
The report by a Mogadishu-based...
Qatar Strongly Condemns Bombing in Somalia
DOHA - The State of Qatar strongly condemns the bombing that targeted a restaurant in the central Somali town of Beledweyne that has...
Uganda Police personnel honoured for service in Somalia
The African Union Mission (AMISOM) has awarded medals to a contingent of Uganda Formed Police Unit (FPU) personnel to recognise their contribution to peace...
The auditor general calls for probe into US oil deal
A US company claims to have signed up exploration acreage offshore Somalia but is now facing opposition from the presidency and the Auditor General.
Coastline...
HirShabelle state holds election in its second constituency
BELEDWEYNE - The Election for the Lower House of parliament is in full swing across the country with new MPs elected in the...
Jordan condemns bombing in Somalia
Jordan on Sunday denounced a terrorist bombing in Somalia, that led to several deaths and injuries.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
Turkish defense chief meets German counterpart, top Somali diplomat in Munich
Turkiye's defense chief met with his German counterpart and Somalia's foreign minister on the sidelines of the annual Munich Security Conference in the German...