Somalia: New Report Warns of Escalating Online and Offline Violence Against Women Journalists in Somalia

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today launched a new report titled "Targeted Online, Unsafe Offline: Gender-Based Violence and Impunity Against Women… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Praises Teachers' Role in Nation-Building On Somali Teachers' Day

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud lauded the country's teachers for their central role in rebuilding the nation's education sector, as he addressed a major ceremony marking… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Switzerland Strengthen Ties to Boost Disaster Preparedness Amid Severe Drought

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held high-level talks with a delegation from Switzerland Development Cooperation (SDC) on strengthening disaster preparedness… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Unveils 2026 Budget Amid Sharp Drop in International Funding

Puntland's Ministry of Finance on Tuesday presented the region's 2026 budget, highlighting a significant decline in international projects and overall government funding. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Deepen Cooperation On Urban Development and Infrastructure

Somalia's Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing, Dr. Elmi Mahamoud Nur, held high-level talks in Nairobi on Wednesday with Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Lands,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Warns Against Rising Illegal Mineral Exploration By Local and Foreign Actors

Somalia's Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals has warned against what it described as increasing acts of illegal mineral exploration involving both local and foreign individuals and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Lays Foundation for National Agricultural Research Institute

Mogadishu, Sunday, November 16, 2025 - Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Sunday, laid the foundation for the new National Agricultural Research Institute, saying he… Read more »

Somalia: UNDP and Hormuud Salaam Foundation Partner to Boost Jobs in Somalia's Green and Blue Economy

Across Somalia, a new wave of opportunity is taking shape for young people eager to build careers, launch businesses, and drive change in the country's green and blue economy. The… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Finance Minister Attends Arab Countries' Meeting On Finance and Budgets in Beirut

Somalia's Minister of Finance, Biixi Imaan Cige, on Wednesday attended the Arab Countries' Meeting on Public Finance and Budgets, held at the United Nations headquarters in Beirut,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's New Labour Minister Meets Civil Service Committee to Boost Government Workforce

Somalia's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Prof. Salim Caliyow Ibrow, on Monday met with the National Civil Service Commission (NCSC) to discuss ways to strengthen the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Meets Iraqi Delegation to Boost Cooperation

Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Wednesday received a delegation from Iraq in a meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the two… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Brazil Discuss Joint Efforts to Boost Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Somalia's Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Mahamuud Abdirahman Sheikh Farah (Beenebeene), held what officials described as a "fruitful meeting" with… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Launches Construction of Key Road in Mogadishu's Wadajir District

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a nearly two-kilometre road in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu, saying the project will create… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, World Bank Launch Disaster Preparedness Project to Boost Government Response Capacity

The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamuud Moallim Abdulle, on Tuesday, chaired a high-level meeting on the Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Appoints New Minister of Labour and Social Affairs

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday appointed Professor Saalim Aliyow Ibrow as the country's new Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, according to a statement from… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Communications Minister Meets Telecom Executives to Discuss Improving Services

Somalia's Minister of Communications and Technology, Mohamed Aadan Macallin, on Sunday held a meeting with senior executives from the country's telecommunications companies to… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Ministry of Labour, Hormuud Salaam Foundation and Buruuj Technical Training Institute Join Forces to Empower Somali Youth

A graduation ceremony for nearly 1,000 Somali youth who completed the Baxnaano Inclusive Economic Empowerment Program was held in Mogadishu on Sunday. The initiative, jointly… Read more »

Somalia: Energy Access, Renewable Transition Top the Agenda At Somalia Success Stories Forum

Somali government officials and business leaders on Wednesday, Oct 15, called for greater investment in clean energy and infrastructure at a major forum in Mogadishu, as the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Praises PM Hamza's Government Achievements

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday praised the DanQaran government's significant achievements since taking office, urging continued efforts to strengthen… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Azerbaijan Sign Visa Waiver Deal for Diplomatic Passports

Somalia and Azerbaijan have signed an agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports, officials said Wednesday. Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu to Host Somali Success Forum Focused On Energy Transition

Somalia's energy future will take center stage on Wednesday, 15th October as Hormuud Telecom hosts the Somali Success Forum at the Jazeera Hotel in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Qatar Discuss Infrastructure and Urban Development Cooperation During Ministerial Visit

Somalia's Minister of Public Works, Dr. Elmi Mahmoud Nur, held a series of high-level meetings in Doha on Monday with key Qatari officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Somalia: Trade Unions Applaud Somalia's Bold Defence of the Right to Strike Before the International Court of Justice

The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) applauds the principled and courageous position presented by the Federal Republic of Somalia before the International Court of Justice… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Holds Talks With Ethiopian PM to Bolster Bilateral Ties, Regional Stability

Somali President Hassan Sheikh arrived in Addis Ababa on Sunday for an official visit, where he held high-level talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed aimed at… Read more »

Somalia: Uganda to Support Efforts to Improve Security and Economy in Somalia

Affairs Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire and Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail; and the MoU on education was signed between State Minister for Higher Education Dr. John C. Muyingo and Minister of… Read more »