May 18
Somalia: Somalia Showcases Urban Development Plans At Global Cities Forum in Baku
Somalia's Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing is taking part in the 13th World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, where governments and international… Read more »
May 08
Somalia: Somali Opposition MP Condemns Evictions in Mogadishu, Calls for Protest
Somali opposition lawmaker Caano Nuug said that opposition politicians stand with residents displaced from Mogadishu, accusing the government of demolishing homes belonging to poor… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Former Somali President Condemns Arrest of Tuk-Tuk Drivers in Mogadishu
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed condemned the arrest of tuk-tuk drivers in the Somali capital, saying they had been peacefully protesting rising living costs. Read more »
November 18, 2025
Kenya: Somalia and Kenya Launch Global Forum On Sustainable Urban Housing in Fragile States
Somalia and Kenya on Tuesday opened an international forum on sustainable urban development, bringing together global agencies and African governments to discuss solutions for… Read more »
October 28, 2025
Somalia: Suspected Al-Shabaab Gunmen Attack Security Checkpoint in Mogadishu
Suspected al-Shabaab militants launched an overnight attack on a government security checkpoint in Mogadishu's Kahda district, triggering heavy clashes with security forces,… Read more »
August 14, 2025
Somalia: Gunfight Erupts in Somali Capital Over Forced Evictions - Residents
Heavy gunfire broke out early Thursday morning in the Tarabuunka area of Mogadishu after federal government forces attempted to evict civilians from residential homes, prompting… Read more »
August 05, 2025
Somalia: Huge Fire At Mogadishu Market Kills Girl, Destroys Businesses
A devastating fire ripped through Suuq Bacaad, Mogadishu's second-largest market, on Monday night, killing a young girl and destroying numerous shops, authorities said. Read more »
