Somalia: National Consultative Council Meets to Tackle Security and Democratization
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today opened the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu, a gathering aimed at addressing critical...
New Police Commissioner Takes Office, Vows to Uphold Law and Enhance Public Safety
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Brigadier General Asad Osman, newly appointed as the Police Commissioner, has made a public commitment to focus on maintaining security, safeguarding...
Somalia’s President Calls for Global Investment in Agriculture at Conference
MOGADISHU, Somalia — As the First International Conference on Agri-Value Chain Investment enters its second day, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a compelling address,...
Somalia Condemns Attack on UAE Ambassador’s Residence in Khartoum
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Federal Republic of Somalia has strongly condemned the recent attack on the residence of the United Arab Emirates ambassador in...
Somalia’s spy agency detains five Al-Shabaab operatives with arms cache
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has thwarted an Al-Shabaab operation in the Somali capital, detaining five suspects...
Somalia and U.S. Ink $68.5M Deal for Development, Focus on Education and Governance
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Government of Somalia and the United States have formalized a significant partnership with the signing of a $68.5 million...
NUSOJ Makes Waves in Accra for Universal Access to Information
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is making waves on the international stage by participating in the Global Conference on...
Exclusive: AFRICOM Chief says Islamic State doubles size in north Somalia
PENTAGON — Islamic State in Somalia has approximately doubled in size over the past year, the chief of U.S. Africa Command told VOA.
“I am...
Turkey Sends Massive Aid Shipment to Somalia Amidst Looming Drought
MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a display of international solidarity, Turkey has dispatched a substantial aid shipment to Somalia, aiming to mitigate the impacts of...
A Diplomatic Crossroads: Why Somalia’s Future Hinges on Stability Over Political Games
At a pivotal moment in Somalia’s history, a few Parliamentarians are pushing for a motion of no confidence against Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim...