Somalia Stories

Why Jubaland President visited Nairobi amid tension with Somalia federal government
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 18, 2025

Reports indicate that Ahmed will meet with ambassadors from the international community in Kenya to discuss political issues affecting Somalia.

Puntland forces record major victories against ISIS in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 16, 2025

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...

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

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

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Somali community in Lamu expresses concerns over exclusion from livestock trade
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

The leaders further implored the government to involve them more in the livestock export trade that is regionally facilitated by the Lamu port, saying...

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

Somalia intensifies push to flush out ISIS elements holed up in Puntland’s Almiskaad mountains
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 12, 2025

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

Ethiopia and Somalia restore full diplomatic, trade ties
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 11, 2025

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

Increased shipments to Somalia boost Kenya's exports to East African Community to Sh85 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Without Somalia's contribution, Kenya's exports to the other EAC member states would have fallen by Sh4.2 billion, or five per cent, to Sh80.2 billion...

Attempt to rescue jailed family members fails as guards at Somalia’s Galkaayo prison repel armed attackers
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 11, 2025

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...

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

Somalia announces candidacy for AU Peace and Security Council
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 09, 2025

If elected, Somalia pledged to strengthen the AU's peacekeeping efforts by sharing "valuable lessons learned from its own experience fighting the terr...

Death of Farhia Boss Lady sends shockwaves across Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 08, 2025

Farhia, a well-known Somali celebrity, passed away in Mogadishu on Wednesday morning after a brief illness.

Somalia urges Gaza ceasefire in first UNSC briefing
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 04, 2025

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

Ethiopia joins AU stabilisation mission in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 03, 2025

The development follows high-level talks in Mogadishu led by Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed, who visited the Somali capital for discussions...

Ethiopian PM Abiy unveils West Godey Irrigation Project in Somali region
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2025

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livel...

New AU peacekeeping mission AUSSOM begins operations in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 02, 2025

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a cr...

Somalia and Ethiopia end diplomatic rift
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 02, 2025

Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, following meetings with Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs...

New chapter for Somalia as country officially takes seat on UN Security Council
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 02, 2025

Somalia hopes to use the position to influence regional security and advance counter-terrorism efforts by pushing for funding for the new African Unio...

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