Somalia: Somalia Human Rights Commission, UN Peacebuilding Fund Discuss Cooperation

The chairperson of Somalia's Independent National Human Rights Commission, Maryan Qaasim, held talks on Wednesday with Brian James Williams, head of financing at the United Nations… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Human Rights Commission, EU Discuss Stronger Cooperation On Rights and Governance

The chairperson of Somalia's National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryam Qaasim, held talks on Wednesday with the European Union ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Human Rights Commission Chief Meets UK Envoy On Institutional Support

The chairperson of Somalia's Independent National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim, held talks with the British ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, today on strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Qatar Discuss Boosting Human Rights Cooperation

The chairperson of Somalia's National Independent Human Rights Commission, Maryan Qasim, held talks on Wednesday with Qatar's ambassador to Somalia, Dr Abdullahi bin Salim… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Human Rights Chief Meets Justice Minister to Strengthen Cooperation

The chairperson of Somalia's National Independent Human Rights Commission, Maryam Qasim Ahmed, held talks with Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Hassan Moallim Mahmoud in… Read more »

Somalia: Amnesty Demands Release of Somali Activist 'Sacdiya Bajaj'

The Rights watchdog Amnesty International on Tuesday demanded the "immediate and unconditional" release of a Somali social activist and rickshaw driver detained in Mogadishu… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Internet Outage Hits Congo-Brazzaville During Presidential Vote

Internet access across the Republic of the Congo was abruptly disrupted on Sunday as voters headed to polling stations to take part in the country's presidential election, a global… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Highlights Human Rights Progress At UN Women's Forum

Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, is representing her country at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Addresses UN Human Rights Council, Emphasizes Global Cooperation

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre participated virtually in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, delivering a speech on human rights developments in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Executes Two Al-Shabaab Convicts Over Deadly Mogadishu Attacks

The Somali federal government on Monday executed two men convicted of orchestrating a series of deadly assassinations and bombings in the capital, judicial officials confirmed. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Elects New Leadership of National Human Rights Commission

Somalia on Wednesday held a closely watched election for the leadership of its National Independent Human Rights Commission, a vote seen as setting the direction of the body for… Read more »

Somalia: Successful 16 Days of Activism Culminates in an Inspiring Human Rights Colloquium With NUSOJ Deepening Its Gender Justice Crusade

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has concluded a highly successful and energising engagement in the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy PM Says Government Committed to Protecting Human Rights

Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashed Haji Abdi on Wednesday inaugurated the country's commemoration of International Human Rights Day, marked globally every… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Family Affairs Thanks Somali President for Signing Off On Independent Human Rights Commission

Somalia's Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights, Amb. Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, on Wednesday praised President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for formally completing the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Marks International Human Rights Day With National Event

Somalia on Wednesday marked International Human Rights Day with a national ceremony in the capital Mogadishu, as officials highlighted steps taken to rebuild the country's human… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Signs Law Establishing National Human Rights Commission

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday signed into law legislation establishing the Independent National Human Rights Commission, following parliamentary approval of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Launches International Human Rights Day Celebrations in Mogadishu

Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Jibril Abdirashid Haji, on Tuesday inaugurated celebrations marking International Human Rights Day in Mogadishu, observed annually on… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hails UK Support in Human Rights and Reform Drive

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday received a visiting UK delegation led by Eleanor Sanders, the British ambassador for human rights and deputy permanent… Read more »

Africa: EU - AU Human Rights Dialogue Hears Strong Civil Society Warning On Rights Repression

African Union (AU) Human Rights Dialogue successfully concluded in Brussels, Belgium, on 7 October 2025, with civil society from both Africa and Europe playing an integral role in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Regains Control Over Human Rights File After UN Vote

The United Nations Human Rights Council has officially endorsed a resolution allowing Somalia to resume full national oversight of its human rights responsibilities, ending over… Read more »

Somalia: UK and Somalia Host Human Rights Event At UN Human Rights Council, With Media Freedom in Spotlight

The United Kingdom (UK) and Somalia yesterday co-hosted an official side event at the ongoing 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva under the theme "Somalia's Human… Read more »

Somalia: Sodma Delegation Arrives in Baidoa

A delegation led by SoDMA Chairman Mahamuud Macalin Abdulle arrived in Baidoa today for the Somalia Humanitarian Affairs Forum. Read more »