Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia in Talks to Strengthen Transport and Aviation Ties

Somalia and Saudi Arabia are exploring ways to boost bilateral cooperation in transport and aviation, including the introduction of direct flights between the two countries. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Stand for the Right to Strike Before the UN's Principal Judicial Body Applauded By Trade Unions

The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the national labour centre representing Somali workers, has welcomed the strong and principled stance taken by the Somalia before the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Federal Parliament Conducts First Reading of 2024 Financial Report

Members of both chambers of the Federal Parliament of Somalia convened today at the House of the People in Mogadishu for their second joint sitting of the seventh session, chaired… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Rwanda Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation

Somalia and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and security cooperation, as senior military officials from both nations held high-level talks in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed to Lay Foundation Stone for $3 Billion Fertilizer Plant in Shabeel Region

Jigjiga, -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to lay the foundation stone today for a major fertilizer manufacturing plant in the Shabeel region, an ambitious project… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Inspects Aden Adde Airport Renovations

Mogadishu, - Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has conducted another inspection of Aden Adde International Airport, following up on his recent directive to improve services and… Read more »

Somalia: Major Dispute Erupts Over $180 Million Funding Gap for African Union Mission in Somalia (Aussom)

A major funding dispute is threatening the future of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), raising fears that hard-fought gains against militant group… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Addresses UN Security Council On Artificial Intelligence and Global Security

New York, United Nations Headquarters - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a keynote address before the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, highlighting… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Restores Strategic Bariire Bridge As Ground Forces Commander Visits Frontline

The Somali National Army (SNA) has completed the restoration of the Bariire bridge in Lower Shabelle, a key infrastructure project that marks both a military and civilian victory… Read more »

Africa: Japan Signs 300 Agreements With Africa At TICAD9, Marking a Historic Partnership

Tokyo, - Japan and African nations have entered into a historic wave of cooperation after signing 300 agreements during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Customs Post Seized By Unpaid Soldiers, Trade Paralysed for 10 Days

A key customs checkpoint in Harfo, Mudug region, has been under the control of mutinous soldiers for nearly ten days, disrupting one of Puntland's main trade routes and stranding… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Inaugurates Development Projects in Galmudug

 Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, alongside Galmudug regional leader Ahmed Abdi Kariye,(Qoorqoor) on Wednesday inaugurated the Nagaad Project Center in Dhusamareeb, a… Read more »

Somalia: China Unveils Special Visa to Draw Young Tech Talent

Beijing, -- China announced on Wednesday a new visa program aimed at attracting young scientists and innovators, part of Beijing's effort to strengthen its position in global… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Appoints Former Ambassador to Head Mogadishu Port

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed former ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur, widely known as "Ameeriko," as the new director of Mogadishu Port, one of the country's most… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches Danabeysan Digital Payment System to Boost Transparency and Efficiency

Somalia's Minister of Finance, Biihi Imaan Ige, officially launched the Danabeysan digital signature system for government payments at a major ceremony in Mogadishu, signaling a… Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopia Targets Somali-Owned Money Transfer Companies in U.S., Calls for Investigation Into Alleged Financial Sabotage

Addis Ababa / Washington D.C. / Minneapolis - In a move that has sent shockwaves through East African diaspora communities in the U.S., the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has… Read more »

Somalia: After the Flames - Suuq Bacaad Reels From Devastating Fire, One Child Dead, Massive Losses Reported

A thick haze of smoke and sorrow hung over Suuq Bacaad this morning as traders and residents flocked back to assess the aftermath of a massive fire that tore through one of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalis Push Back Against The Economist's Grim Take On Mogadishu

The Economist's July 24, 2025, article--painting Somalia's state-building as faltering and warning Mogadishu could fall to al-Shabab--has sparked a firestorm online. On X, Somalis… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy PM Launches First-Ever Public Annual Financial Progress Report - a Bold Step Toward Fiscal Transparency

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, officially launched a major national event showcasing the 2024 Annual Financial Progress Report -- a landmark initiative… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Condemns Hijacking of Sea World Vessel, Cites Breach of Sovereignty and International Law

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) strongly condemns the unlawful hijacking of the SEA WORLD vessel, which was flying the flag of Comoros and en route to Mogadishu Port… Read more »

Somalia: 'Real Economic Boost!' - Somali Minister of Labor Launches Project to Empower Poor Families

The Somali Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs officially launched a new project today aimed at improving the economic conditions of poor families and empowering youth across the… Read more »

Somalia: Premier Bank Somalia Wins African Banking Excellence Award

Premier Bank Somalia has been named Africa's top banking brand at the 15th African Business Leadership Awards -- a major recognition for a bank that has redefined what's possible… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Envoy Visits Kenya's Lamu County to Boost Investment and Strengthen Ties With Somali Diaspora

Lamu, Kenya - In a move aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting development in regions with a strong Somali presence, Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Finance Minister Biixi Imaan Cige Named Africa's Best Finance Minister of 2025

The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hon. Biixi Imaan Cige, has been awarded the prestigious title of Africa's Best Finance Minister for the year 2025… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Launches Plan to Reopen Blocked Roads and Ease Traffic in Mogadishu

Mogadishu - The Federal Government of Somalia has initiated a new plan aimed at reopening blocked roads in the capital, Mogadishu, as part of broader efforts to ease traffic… Read more »