Somalia Stories
Military operations alone will not defeat Al-Shabaab. A comprehensive strategy must include political engagement with local communities, clan elders,...
Turkey pledged to enhance military training for Somali forces and boost intelligence-sharing to weaken Al-Shabaab’s networks.
Unlike in many other cultures where fruit is reserved for dessert, Somalis eat bananas alongside their main course, allowing the soft sweetness to con...
Trump's administration withdrew from the WHO upon taking office in January, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and o...
The offer could give the United States a firmer military presence in the Horn of Africa region as it looks to counter the threat from militants in Som...
UNICEF has warned that at least 14 million children could face disruptions in nutrition programmes.
This support comes at a critical moment as Somalia strengthens its institutions and prepares to assume full security responsibility in the future.
Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...
Youssouf pledged to engage with Somalia's international partners and emphasised the importance of sustained support for Somalia in its battle with the...
the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking Sh5.5 billion—not primarily to improve troop welfare or upgrade military capabilities, but to ensure complian...
According to UNICEF, 40,000 cases of cholera were reported from late September to March 18, 2025 making it the worst outbreak the country has faced in...
The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...
The aircraft, operated by Trident Aviation Ltd, had departed from Dhobley and was heading to Aden Abdulle International Airport when it went down.
If Mogadishu falls, the consequences will reverberate far beyond Somalia’s borders.
In a country levelled to the ground, rebuilding from the ashes of destruction required both sacrifice and resources.
The Islamic State’s reputation in Somalia is often overstated. The group has never captured or held large territories.
This latest victory comes just a day after an assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose convoy was targeted by Al-Shabaab...
Abdirahman said Somaliland’s primary focus remains on securing international recognition and that it is working to prove itself as a stable and democr...
According to the Global Terrorism Index, 2025, the Sahel is now the most affected region globally, accounting for over half of all deaths from terrori...
