September 18
Somalia: Festu Urges Justice in Favori Case Over Workplace Rights Violations
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has intensified its campaign against FAVORI Company, accusing it of ongoing and severe human and labor rights violations, including… Read more »
September 02
Somalia: Somalia Celebrates Economic Gains Post-Debt Relief in Washington Meetings
Somalia's Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Cige, concluded a series of productive meetings with top officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in… Read more »
September 01
Somalia: Egyptian PM, Somali Counterpart Discuss Investment, Trade, Regional Security
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Cairo to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral relations. Read more »
August 29
Egypt: Somali, Turkish Ambassadors Discuss Bilateral Relations in Cairo
Ali Abdi Aware, Somalia's Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, met with Turkey's Ambassador to Egypt, Salih Mutlu SEN, in Cairo to discuss the… Read more »
August 27
Somalia: UN and Somali Partners Enhance Disability Rights Through Digital Training
United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has joined hands with Somali institutions and civil society organizations to foster an environment of accessibility and… Read more »
August 26
Somalia: Former Somali President Discusses Business Climate and Security With MPs
The former President of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, convened with members of parliament from the Hawiye clan, focusing on the economic challenges faced by local businesses… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Issues Warning to Somali Banks Over New 5 Percent Sales Tax
Al-Shabaab, the militant group controlling parts of Somalia, has issued a stern warning to local banks and financial institutions against complying with the recently introduced 5%… Read more »
August 22
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Introduces New Financial Regulations, Cuts Port Access Fee
In a move aimed at streamlining financial management and boosting economic efficiency, the Somali Cabinet has issued new regulations concerning taxes and national revenue. Read more »
Ethiopia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Derailing Ankara Talks Over Sea Deal Demand
In a recent press conference, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed MoFiqi expressed strong opposition to Ethiopia's demand for a military presence in Somalia, attributing the collapse of… Read more »
August 19
Somalia: Somalia's Commerce Halted By Trader Protests Over New Sales Tax
The bustling commerce of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, came to a standstill for the second consecutive day on Monday, August 19, 2024, as traders across the city, particularly in… Read more »
July 17
Somalia: Somali Parliament Advances Investment Bill in Fourth Meeting of Fifth Session
The Federal Parliament of Somalia held its fourth meeting in the fifth session today, focusing on the second reading of the Investment Bill. The bill, prepared by the Trade and… Read more »
July 03
Somalia: European Union Warships Dock in Somalia's Puntland As Piracy Resurfaces
In a significant development aimed at enhancing regional maritime security, warships belonging to the European Union (EU) recently docked at the shores of Puntland, a region in… Read more »
June 26
Somalia: Somali President Criticizes Ethiopian-Somaliland Sea MOU On Independence Day
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the nation on the 26th of June, marking the day of independence of the country's Northern regions. Read more »
June 17
Somalia: Puntland Police Apprehend Notorious Pirate in Garawe
the Nugaal police force in Puntland has successfully arrested Mohamed Sufi, a notorious pirate involved in the hijacking of the MV Room and MV Abdalla. Read more »
June 15
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Leads Crucial Peace, Security, and Trade Talks in Somalia
In an important gathering held in the Federal Republic of Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened a high-level meeting to discuss critical issues of peace, international… Read more »
June 14
Somalia: Somali Minister of Transport and Aviation Discusses Road Safety With UN Special Envoy
The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Fardowsa Osman Egal, accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry, Bashir Moallim Ali Hassan, recently held a productive meeting with… Read more »
May 30
Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Discusses Post-Debt Economic Priorities With UK, Norway, and Netherlands Officials
In another important step towards Somalia's economic recovery, the Somali Finance Minister, Bihi Egeh, met with senior officials and ministers from the United Kingdom, Norway, and… Read more »
May 13
Somalia: Ambassador Jibril Inaugurates the Somali Investment Academy At Strathmore University
In a groundbreaking initiative, the International Financial Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank, in collaboration with Strathmore University Business School, has… Read more »
April 23
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
April 19
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and… Read more »
March 24
Somalia: Somali Pirates Equip MV Abdullah With Heavy Artillery
Somali pirates, who hijacked MV Abdullah on 12 March, are now armed with heavy artillery and have reportedly fired warning shots to assert their control and stronghold of the ship… Read more »
March 25
Somalia: UN Officials Meet Minister of Finance of Somalia
The Minister of Finance of SomaCatriona Lainglia, Bihi Iman Cige met with top United Nations officials in Mogadishu, the country's capital on Sunday. Read more »
March 14
Somalia: Paris Club Creditors Cancel 99 Percent of Somalia's Debt
The Paris Club of Creditors has reached an agreement with the government of Somalia that will result in the cancellation of up to $2 billion of the country's debt- approximately… Read more »
March 13
Somalia: How Somalia-Turkey Defence Deal Torpedoed a Rival UAE Agreement
When the Somali cabinet approved a military cooperation deal with the United Arab Emirates in February 2023, there was an uproar in Mogadishu. Parliamentarians believed the… Read more »
March 10
Somalia: Somali PM Inaugurates Newly-Built Main Road in Mogadishu
The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region. Read more »