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17 people killed, 84,000 affected as flash floods cause havoc in Somalia- UN
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 14, 2025

The Horn of Africa, including Somalia, remains highly vulnerable to climate-related events. Experts have noted a trend of increasing frequency and int...

Somalia may wait longer for US funding decision on AU mission as senators hint at change in strategy
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The US had previously stated that Somalia is not an appropriate context for the application of the 2719 framework, which many have proposed as an idea...

WFP warns 52 million people face severe hunger crisis in West and Central Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 13, 2025

Nearly three million individuals are expected to face emergency levels of hunger, while an estimated 2,600 people in Mali could experience catastrophi...

Global internal displacement reaches record 83.4 million by end of 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

Sudan, devastated by ongoing violence, saw the largest number of IDPs, with a record-breaking 11.6 million individuals now displaced within its border...

Winnie Odinga's EALA reality check reveals deeper crisis in regional legislature
Mwangi Maina  |  May 13, 2025

Winnie described EALA as "on its deathbed" and revealing that she has gone for months without receiving her salary.

Funding shortfall leaves severely malnourished Somali women, children facing death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The Somalia Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is only 11.1 per cent funded as of May 12.

Kenya’s security at risk as regional instability grows, warns NIS boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

NIS Director General Noordin Haji told MPs that the Kenya Defence Forces have not upgraded their military equipment in over 10 years, making it diffic...

Fire at Mogadishu’s Bakaara market in Somalia destroys shops, no casualties reported
Hassan Mohamed  |  May 12, 2025

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

Somali Government reopens Doolow airport after four-month closure
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

The reopening of the airport, which had been shut down due to security concerns, comes after a review and assurances from local authorities that the a...

AUSSOM on the brink: Funding crisis threatens AU's Somalia mission
Mwangi Maina  |  May 12, 2025

With donor fatigue mounting, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is expected to hold closed-door consultations Monday to deliberate on the mission's financ...

Seven dead, houses submerged as heavy rains cause severe flooding in Mogadishu
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 10, 2025

According to Saleh Hassan, a spokesperson for the mayor of Mogadishu, the flooding also led to the collapse of nine houses and inundated the homes of...

Somaliland at crossroads: Could US geostrategic interests break recognition deadlock?
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

US recognition would reward Hargeisa for its persistent effort to maintain stability and promote democracy. However, it could encourage other nations...

Somalia’s exports are threatened by climate change and conflict: What 30 years of data tell us
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

We found that erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and conflict have significantly constrained Somalia’s agricultural and livestock export performanc...

Security, elections dominate Somalia's National Consultative Council meeting
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 08, 2025

The Council highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between the federal government and regional administrations.

Somalis, South Sudanese lead in refugee population in Kenya as numbers surge to over 800,000
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

The number of refugees and asylum seekers rose by 19.1 per cent to 823,932 in 2024, highlighting the country’s growing role as a regional safe haven.

Somalia’s NCC meeting opens without Puntland, Jubbaland as reforms top agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 06, 2025

The outcome of these talks will be closely watched, especially as the country prepares for local elections and works toward longer-term national refor...

In Eastleigh’s Somali cafés, spiced milk coffee is a sip of home and heritage
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 05, 2025

Somali coffee is traditionally brewed with spices such as cardamom, cloves, and sometimes cinnamon, resulting in a deeply aromatic blend.

25 rogue police reservists arrested, sacked in banditry crackdown in Kerio Valley
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

The affected reservists were found to have engaged in activities that abetted banditry and cattle rustling, thereby undermining the progress made by t...

Taiwan says Somalia bans entry to its citizens amid Somaliland dispute
Reuters  |  Apr 30, 2025

The notice has gone to airlines and was given so that Somalia complies with United Nations Resolution 2758, passed in 1971 and which saw the Beijing g...

Funding uncertainty shadows AU mission in Somalia ahead of Security Council talks
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Reports indicate that less than 20 per cent of the entire funding required for the period between January to June 2025 has been mobilised.

Winning hearts and power: How Mali’s military regime gained popular support
The Conversation  |  Apr 28, 2025

The current political landscape in Mali, and in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger where conditions are similar, is an invitation to reconsider local...

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appoints new defence minister in reshuffle
Reuters  |  Apr 27, 2025

Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, who previously served as foreign minister and national security chief, was appointed defence minister, replacing Jibril Abdi...

Malindi MP seeks answers over aircraft safety after two fatal plane crashes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 27, 2025

Further, she is seeking clarity on the expected timeline for the release of the final reports and calls for the prompt dissemination of the findings t...

AU mission in Somalia to increase troop size to 8,000 to counter Al-Shabaab
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

The ministers say bolstered numbers are crucial to regaining lost ground. If approved, the request would substantially increase the mission's capacity...

Why samosa reigns supreme at Somali breakfast tables and snack culture
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 27, 2025

Far from just a casual snack, the sambusa is a cultural mainstay, often served alongside spiced tea (shaah), mahamri or a plate of sweet anjero (Somal...

Bien and Suldaan wow fans with 'Safari', a powerful blend of Swahili and Somali sounds
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 26, 2025

As the song continues to dominate streaming platforms, “Safari” is more than just a hit; it is a movement, symbolising the power of African unity and...

AU urgently seeks $190 million to sustain Somalia peace mission in 2025
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2025

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...

Regional leaders order joint plan to eliminate Al-Shabaab, back stronger AUSSOM presence
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2025

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...

Why the music at a restaurant matters more than you think
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Whether it is soft jazz playing in the background at a cosy coffee shop or the rhythmic pulse of Somali dhaanto beats accompanying a platter of camel...

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