Somalia’s president vows to crack down on corruption
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The president of Somalia said Wednesday that his government stands united against corruption, and those implicated in a judicial commission of...
AU troops hand over military Bases to Somali army ahead of 2024 exit
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over two more Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) bringing to four the number...
AU Force Commander visits UPDF troops to assess combat readiness
QORYOLEY, Somalia - The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, on Monday visited Qoryole and...
Police probe Kenyan trader ‘for importing weapons for Al Shabaab’
NAIROBI, Kenya - A businessman is being investigated in connection with two illegal shipments of military equipment and explosives seized at Mogadishu port last...
Heavy battle renews near LasAnod city, northern Somalia
LAS ANOD, Somalia - A fierce battle between the Somaliland forces and the SSC is currently underway in the city of Lasanod in the...
Horn of Africa: Around 60 million in urgent humanitarian need
NEW YORK - Climate, armed conflict, high food prices and post-COVID-19 economic fall-out have caused record food insecurity in the Horn of Africa, with...
Gunmen shoot and injure police, civilian in ambush in Garissa
GARISSA, Kenya - Police are investigating an incident in which a police officer responding to a distress call was shot and seriously injured by gunmen...
Security chiefs back to drawing board as al Shabaab attacks increase
NAIROBI, Kenya - More than 30 people, majority of them security officials have been killed in separate al Shabaab attacks near the Kenya-Somalia border...
Somali president set for a visit to Tanzania, push for EAC membership
MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh is expected to leave for Tanzania for working visit during which he will meet with President Samia Suluhu.
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Why women’s participation in the political process matters in Somalia
Somalia has a rich history of courageous women that have defied the odds to contribute towards the state-building process within their motherland, but they...
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Xasan Sheekh oo Hiiraan u ballanqaaday Caasimadda HirShabeelle, xilli xiisad siyaasadeed ka taagan tahay...
JOWHAR — Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa sheegay in gobolka Hiiraan la siinayo caasimadda maamulka HirShabeelle, isaga oo ka hadlay tabashada bulshada gobolka,...
Somalia’s President Offers HirShabelle Capital to Hiiraan Amid Political Tensions
JOWHAR, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Sunday that the regional capital of HirShabelle would be allocated to Hiiraan region, seeking to...
Former Somali Prime Minister Condemns Civilian Killings During Mogadishu Evictions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday condemned the killing of civilians during protests against house demolitions and forced...
