Two Somali pirates sentenced to 30 years in prison for kidnapping American journalist
WASHINGTON- Two Somali pirates were sentenced to three decades in prison over the kidnapping of an American journalist held in captivity for nearly 1,000...
Two Al-Shabab Suspects Arrested for Mogadishu Businessmen Killings, Third Still Sought
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of...
Somalia’s Deputy Information Minister Denies Government Role in Social Media Account Suspensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Al Adale, has categorically denied allegations suggesting that the federal government had a hand in...
Three Soldiers Killed, Three Injured in Somaliland Mine Explosion
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A roadside mine explosion in Somalia’s Dayniile district overnight claimed the lives of at least three soldiers and left three others...
Somaliland Holds Delayed Presidential Election Amid Regional Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Voting began on Wednesday in Somaliland's presidential election, delayed by two years, in a significant democratic process for the breakaway region...
Somali Intelligence Agency NISA Reports Killing 23 Al-Shabaab Militants in Operation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a targeted operation in the Dharaarweyn area near Galcad city, within the Galgaduud...
Two Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabaab Ambush in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle Region
WANALWEYN, Somalia — Two soldiers from the Southwest regional forces were fatally shot in an ambush by Al-Shabaab militants while traveling between Wanalweyn and...
Somaliland Heads to Presidential Election Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions
HARGEISA, Somalia — Somaliland is on the brink of a critical presidential election this Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This will mark the fourth time citizens...
Somali President Urges Immediate Action for Palestinian Statehood at Arab-Islamic Summit
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a compelling speech at the Extraordinary Summit of the Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, President Hassan...
Somalia Parliament Unanimously Passes New Electoral Laws
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia's bicameral parliament on Monday approved significant electoral reforms aimed at transitioning to a universal suffrage system.
The legislation, which includes laws...