FESTU, AfCFTA Secretary-General Discuss Workers’ Role in Africa’s Integration
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Federation of Somali Trade Unions, led by Secretary-General Omar Faruk Osman, met AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene and delegation in the...
Somalia: Pirates seize commercial cargo ship
MOGADISHU, Somalia - An unnamed cargo ship has been seized by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia, international monitors said on Monday.
UK Maritime...
Somali National Arrested Near India-Nepal Border In Bihar
Motihari: Security forces apprehended a foreign national near the India-Nepal border in Bihar's Motihari district on Monday.
The African national, identified as Kafi Ali Hasi, claimed...
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Calls for Unity As He visits Galkayo City
GALKAYO, Somalia, Aug 17 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called on residents of the divided city of Galkayo to strengthen peace and reconciliation...
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...
Somali Military Denies Laftagareen Forces Have Captured Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s military has denied claims by forces loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen that they had...
Laftagareen Forces Claim Control of Baidoa After Heavy Fighting
BAIDOA, Somalia — Forces loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Monday claimed they had taken control of parts...
UN humanitarian coordinator visits Las Anod amid worsening needs in Somalia
LAS ANOD, Somalia — George Conway, the deputy special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia and humanitarian coordinator, arrived in Las Anod on...
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Somalia Says 75 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Fighting Near Buurhakaba
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces killed about 75 Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded 56 others during a prolonged offensive in Jameeca, near Buurhakaba district...
Somalia Urges Local Investors to Tap Marine and Agricultural Resources
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali on Tuesday urged local businesses to invest in the country’s marine resources, fisheries, livestock...
Somalia’s Human Rights Minister Inspects Newly Opened UN Office in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, has visited the Office of the UN High Commissioner for...
