June 25
Somalia: Man Arrested in Somali Capital for Alleged Murder of Mother, Nephew
Shabelle
In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the city, Mohamed Hassan Ali Dhiblawe, a young man, has been apprehended by authorities in the Deniile district of Mogadishu… Read more »
Somalia: James Swan Briefs UN Security Council On Somalia's Progress and Challenges
Shabelle
In a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance… Read more »
June 24
Somalia: Officials Highlight Ongoing Militant Threats and Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
UN News
A UN Security Council meeting on Monday detailed Somalia's "exacerbated" humanitarian needs in the face of climate shocks and ongoing Government efforts to counter the terrorist… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »
Somalia: The Impact of the Rains in Somalia in the Last Six Years
Radio Dalsan
In Somalia, over the past six years, there has been minimal rainfall or consecutive cancellations of the rainy season. Occasionally, floods have occurred, primarily affecting… Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey to Mediate Brewing Tension Between Somalia and Ethiopia
Shabelle
In a bid to resolve the ongoing conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia, Turkey has stepped up as a mediator, aiming to bring the two countries to the negotiating table in Ankara on… Read more »
Somalia: Is There Any Life After Explosions?
Radio Dalsan
Whenever there's a big attack in Somalia, journalists, like the security forces and paramedics, rush to the scene to report the story. When the attack is huge, like the truck… Read more »
Somalia: Escalating Tribal Conflict in Galmudug Region Leaves Civilians Casualties
Shabelle
In a shocking development, a fatal communal war has erupted on the outskirts of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug, a region in central Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Yemeni National Linked to Al-Shabaab Arrested in Central Somalia
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA) and local clan forces in the El-dher district of the Galgaduud region have successfully apprehended a foreign national believed to be an operative of… Read more »
June 23
Somalia: Africom Commander Visits Somalia
Africom
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richard Riley, recently… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and UN Begin Talks On Transition to UN Country Team Structure
Shabelle
In a significant step towards self-reliance and development, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has initiated discussions with the United Nations (UN) to transition from a… Read more »
Somalia: Revenge Killings Strike Again in Central Somalia - Quran Teacher and Wife Murdered
Shabelle
In yet another tragic episode of clan-related violence, a Quran teacher and his wife were brutally killed on Saturday night in Gorfaale village, located in the central Galgadud… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister Visits Liberated Area in Jubaland State, Pledges Support
Shabelle
The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, visited Buulo Haji in the Lower Jubba region on Sunday, three… Read more »
June 22
Somalia: Fresh Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Bakool Region
Shabelle
Bakool region witnessed a series of airstrikes aimed at eliminating Al-Shabaab militants, who are posing a threat to Somalia and the Horn of Africa at large. Read more »
June 20
Kenya: Two Somali MPs Narrowly Escape Kidnapping Attempt in Nairobi
Shabelle
Two members of the Somali Federal Parliament, Ahmed Abdi Kooshin and Hassan Abdinur, were briefly detained by unidentified individuals in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
June 19
Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
UNDP
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »