September 18
Somalia: Organised Labour Seeks Justice and Accountability in Favori Case As Strong Stand Is Taken Against Impunity and Workplace Abuse
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has consistently raised the alarm over the severe and ongoing human and labour rights violations committed by FAVORI Company against… Read more »
September 17
Somalia: Flight Suspension Between Mogadishu and Baidoa Sparks Political Outrage
Flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa were temporarily halted on Tuesday morning, leaving numerous passengers, including businessmen, students, medical patients, and a deceased… Read more »
September 12
Somalia: Mogadishu Bans High-Rise Buildings Near Airport Over Security Fears
The Banadir Regional Administration has issued a strict ban on the construction of high-rise buildings near Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, citing heightened security… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Security Force Closes Bosaso Airport, Escalates Puntland Clash
The Puntland Security Force (PSF), an elite unit tasked with safeguarding Puntland's security, has taken a dramatic step by issuing an ultimatum to close Bosaso Airport. Read more »
Somalia: China Reaffirms Commitment to Somalia's State-Building Process
China has reaffirmed its steadfast support for Somalia's ongoing state-building process during a high-level meeting between officials from the two nations. Read more »
August 29
Somalia: Somalia Nears Major Oil Exploration Milestone Following Strategic Agreement With Turkey
The federal government of Somalia has unveiled that it is nearing the final stage of exploration and potential oil drilling, a significant development anticipated to reshape the… Read more »
August 20
Somalia: Turkey to Begin Oil Exploration in Somalia
Turkey is set to dispatch the research vessel Oruc Reis to explore oil blocks in the Somali Sea next month, according to Bloomberg. Read more »
Somalia: Upper House Debates Reviving Somali Currency and Printing New Banknotes
On Monday, Somalia's Upper House convened its regular session with a sharp focus on the future of the Somali shilling and the urgent need to print new banknotes. Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Army Seeks New Recruits for Exclusive Overseas Training
The Federal Government of Somalia launched a recruitment drive, seeking new recruits to join the national armed forces. Read more »
August 06
Somalia: Somalia and Türkiye Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Cooperation in Key Areas
Somalia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation across critical sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations. Read more »
July 05
Somalia: Egypt Pledges Full Support for Somalia's Security and Sovereignty
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has assured Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Egypt's unwavering commitment to backing Somalia's security efforts and upholding its… Read more »
June 10
Somalia: Jubbaland State Leader Meets With Nira DG to Discuss Bolstering Cooperation
Somalia's Jubbaland State President President Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Islam (Madobe), received the Director General of the National Identification and Registration Agency (NIRA),… Read more »
May 23
Somalia: Minister Ahmed Fiqi Unveils New Digital System to Boost Foreign Affairs Efficiency
Mogadishu, May 22, 2024 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, revealed the Ministry's advanced internal system during… Read more »