General Mahamud Ahmed Fadhiigo, spokesperson for the Puntland Counter-Terrorism Operation, said the area where the fighting is currently ongoing in th...

Mogadishu City Club have been crowned champions of the 2024/25 Somalia Premier League after a 3-1 win over Raadsan FC sealed their seventh national ti...

The market is the biggest economic lifeline for many people in Mogadishu and Somalia and serves many other towns and neighbouring countries, including...

The meeting in Entebe, Uganda was convened to review security progress under the AUSSOM as well as take stock of gains made in the fight against Al-Sh...

The AU forces in Somalia are credited for helping to root out the terrorists from the capital Mogadishu in 2009 as well as other major cities like Kis...

AU Chairperson Mahmoud stressed that the world cannot afford the failure of the AUSSOM peacekeeping mission and called for collective efforts to conti...

According to a statement issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Information, both vessels and the weapons on board were destroyed, along with an unknown numb...

Past elections were indirect, with elders and clan representatives selecting leaders. Until now, civic leaders in Mogadishu were appointed by the pres...

This latest disaster highlights Somalia's vulnerability to climate extremes, where cycles of drought and flooding regularly compound the challenges of...

The Somali government continues its offensive against the militants on multiple fronts, with international partners providing critical support to secu...

Starlink operates in over 140 countries globally, with Somalia now becoming its 21st African market.

Hamza thanked the people of Las Anod for their warm welcome and promised to listen to them and work with them to improve their lives.

The agreement gave the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) rights for oil exploration in two and three-dimensional seismic exploration activities in...

National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA) Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali “Sambololshe” who hailed the late Gen. Dafle for pioneering its first inte...

The Islamic prayer for rain, known as Salat al-Istisqa, is a sunnah (non-obligatory) prayer typically performed in an open area, much like Eid prayers...

Somalia and Egypt have long enjoyed cordial relations. Both nations are members of the Arab League and maintain diplomatic missions in each other’s ca...

On the day of his burial, as his body was being escorted through Mogadishu, a clash erupted between armed supporters and security personnel. The proce...

Political analysts view the visit as an opportunity for Somalia to once and for all end the long-protracted secessionist agenda by Somaliland.

The peacekeepers were clearing a landing area for a helicopter to land when they came under attack.

The international community praised the President’s initiative, describing it as both timely and necessary. They urged all stakeholders to convene urg...

PM Hamza said the new ID directive will help eliminate decades-long gaps in personal identification, curb fraud and enhance public safety, especially...

PM Hamza made these remarks during a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Defence, where Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi officially took over from Abdulka...

Sunday’s attack came barely hours after several mortars were fired late on Saturday near residential areas in the city, injuring several people and da...

A joint communique issued after their meeting at Nakasero State House in Kampala said the two leaders discussed various issues of importance to both c...

His burial was attended by family, friends and colleagues who worked with him at Wilson Airport where he operated.

The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...

Prime Minister Hamza said the National Transformation Plan seeks to strengthen and capacitate various government agencies and Ministries to better ser...

Al-Shabaab militants unsuccessfully tried to take down President Hassan after the attack on his motorcade as it was travelling through the capital Mog...

The journalists were taken around a packed warehouse with election materials. The election body chief said political parties’ elections are ongoing an...

This reshuffle is perceived as a move to bolster the effectiveness of Somalia’s government and improve strategic sectors, including security, commerce...

After his re-election in May 2022, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared a total war against Al-Shabaab.

As a result, Speaker Madoobe declared Dr Abdullahi’s seat, number HOP201 in the northern Somaliland State, vacant and directed the Election and Bounda...

This year's winner was Abdirahman Abdullahi Osman from Southwest State who took home the first cash prize of about Sh2.5 million.

The President told the women leaders that elections and security are key priorities for his government and urged them to support him and the governmen...

Hassan reminded the Somali public to pray for peace and stability in their country, to forgive each other and to stand with their government in its fi...

The Puntland president thanked all countries that continue to help Puntland in the fight against ISIS, saying without their support Puntland and Somal...

Mogadishu was under an overnight lockdown ahead of PM Abiy’s arrival, with major roads in and around the airport closed off and movement restricted.

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Pun...

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous regi...

The leaders reaffirmed that the stability of the region requires strong cooperation between the two countries based on mutual trust, confidence and re...

The five prisoners are in jail to serve various sentences for murder committed three months ago with the main suspect sentenced to death by firing squ...

Somalia said Palestinians lack basic necessities like food, water, shelter and medicines due to an Israeli aid blockade on Gaza.

The hotel will feature 321 luxury accommodations, including 261 guest rooms and 60 serviced apartments. Amenities will include a fitness centre, spa,...

The lawmakers specifically warned the Federal Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and SCAA who are both responsible for civil aviation matters in...

The reshuffle marks a significant shift in Somalia’s government, raising questions about the future direction of its oil and gas exploration initiativ...

Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

In June this year, Somalia won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and will begin its two-year term in 2025.

The agreement also included health sector collaboration to improve healthcare systems in both countries, tourism development to boost tourism, a defen...