May 20
Somalia: Puntland Puts Alleged Al-Shabaab Operatives On Trial
A military court in Puntland state has kicked off the trial of five men linked to the Al-Shabaab militant group, with four of the accused being convicted and sentenced by the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Police Detain Social Media Influencers for Public Incitement for Third Consecutive Day
For the second consecutive day, the Somali Police Force has continued detaining dozens of prominent social media influencers across the capital city of Mogadishu. Read more »
May 19
Somalia: President Mohamud Meets His Kenyan Counterpart to Discuss Enhancing Diplomatic and Regional Stability
Somalia Federal Government President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with his Kenyan counterpart, President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on Saturday. Read more »
May 17
Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement
The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Urges Youth to Wield Social Media Responsibly
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appealed to the country's youth to use social media platforms wisely and refrain from spreading content that violates societal and… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia
The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »
May 15
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Meets His Kuwaiti Counterpart to Discuss Areas of Bilateral Cooperation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Ahmed Maalem Faqi Ahmed, held a meeting, today Tuesday, in Manama, with the Minister of Foreign… Read more »
May 14
Somalia: NCC Meeting Begins in Mogadishu
The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting today began at Villa Somalia, the Presidential Palace in the capital Mogadishu. Read more »
May 10
Somalia: Somali NGO Consortium Meeting Convened in Mogadishu
The quarterly meeting of the Somali NGO Consortium consisting of Government and local NGOs was held today, with Somali NATO Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) serving as the chair;… Read more »
May 09
Somalia: Somalia Issues Warning of Impending Flood Disruptions Across Multiple Regions
Somalia's federal government issued a warning on Tuesday about potential disruptions expected within the next ten days across several regions. Read more »
May 08
Somalia: Somalia's Ministry of Planning Convenes Workshop for Effective Action Plan for IDPs in Kismayo Town
The Poverty Reduction and Durable Solutions of Somalia's Ministry of Planning Investment and Economic Development , in coordination with Jubbaland's ministry of Planning kicked off… Read more »
May 07
Kenya: Somalia and Kenya Forge New Era of Cooperation With Crucial Agreements
Nairobi - Somalia and Kenya have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their bilateral relationship, signing crucial agreements covering various domains including… Read more »
May 06
Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu
These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »
Somalia: Four Suspected Pirates Arrested in Jubbaland State, Foiling Planned Attacks On Somali Waters
In a security operation near the coastal town of Kismayo, Jubbaland State police forces successfully apprehended four individuals suspected of planning pirate attacks on ships in… Read more »
Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives in Nairobi for Key Bilateral Meeting and for Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission's 3rd Session
Somalia Federal Government Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has on Monday arrived in in Nairobi in Kenya's capital Mogadishu. Read more »
May 03
Somalia: Crisis in Beledweyne - Severe Floods Trigger Mass Displacement
The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy… Read more »
December 18, 2019
Somalia: Anxiety As Somalia Awaits the Fate of Universal Suffrage Elections
Somalia could this month know if the much-awaited universal suffrage elections could go ahead, even as sceptics cited time constraints and security nightmare. Read more »
June 10, 2014
Somalia: Somalia's Long-Lost Brother Turkey Is Here to Rebuild the Country
As the Daily Sabah, we organized a trip to Somalia's capital Mogadishu, which is the most dangerous city in the world, according to the United Nations. In the country, which was… Read more »