Somalia media crackdown Stories
A CIVICUS report says at least 180 journalists were detained across sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, with Somalia and Kenya leading arrests and deadly crac...
The Commission reiterated that the State, as primary duty bearer, is obliged to respect, protect, promote and fulfil all rights and fundamental freedo...
KeNHA will partially open the Mombasa–Malindi highway between City Mall and Serena Junction before Christmas to ease festive traffic, as work continue...
For many years, Ilko Case held a central place in Somali music. His songs were played in homes, events, and gatherings across East Africa, and many pe...
Tatu City hosted Nairobi’s Muslim business community to outline property acquisition, tax incentives and expansion options in its special eEconomic zo...
A series of coups and attempts has reshaped politics across Africa, toppling leaders, testing militaries and raising regional stability concerns.
Somalia qualified for the relief after demonstrating strong macroeconomic reforms and improvements in governance, public financial management and dome...
Roasting allows heat to circulate evenly, crisps the skin, and enhances natural flavours without requiring excessive oil.
Trump said that “hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota,” and he continued by say...
The Ministry of Agriculture's estimates show that there are about 110,000 farmers growing khat in 360,940 acres of land, benefiting over 1.4 million p...
The information has spread quickly through Somali neighbourhoods in both cities, where many residents say they now fear unannounced raids and mistaken...
Kenyan police detained 54 foreigners at Kibish and Bungoma, including Ethiopians, Eritreans and Somalis, in suspected human trafficking cases, highlig...
Education Minister told the audience that Somalia and Sudan have maintained close ties for many years and that the programme is intended to reinforce...
Residents have also raised concerns about the rising number of accidents along the highway, linking the increase to traffic congestion and the deterio...
The dispute began after vendors, especially those dealing in mobile phones and electronics, reported that ministry officials had introduced new charge...
Plantains in Somalia are often served fried until golden, then seasoned with a mix of salt, spices, or even a touch of honey.
Somalia’s Health Ministry has raised Marburg virus surveillance after confirmed cases in Ethiopia, reinforcing border monitoring, rapid-response teams...
Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Jabril said the festival plays an important role in promoting awareness and recognition of Somali culture within Ke...
NISA described the operation as part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to disrupt groups it considers anti-peace elements.
The ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, singling out the conflict in Sudan, which has generated unpreceden...
Puntland is among the worst-affected areas, where authorities estimate that nearly one million people need support, including 130,000 in immediate lif...
The IRC warns that without immediate and expanded humanitarian action, malnutrition rates could surge, putting millions of lives at risk.
On 17 May 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that at least seven journalists were arrested across Ethiopia in April, shortly af...
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States, with close to 80,000 Somali American residents.
Farmajo warns of severe economic hardship in Somalia, claiming government inaction, while President Hassan Sheikh defends his administration's efforts...
The finals will consist of four groups of four teams, with each group playing a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to...
Aid agencies, including Save the Children, say the crisis is rapidly worsening and threatens to become a preventable, slow-motion catastrophe.
Somali's accession process began on December 16, 2023, with the signing of the Treaty in Uganda on an occasion witnessed by Ugandan President Yoweri K...
Justice Lawrence Mugambi threw out the petition that sought to block Hassan from appearing on the ballot over claims that his dual citizenship disqual...
Earlier in the year, Omar Abdulkadir Artan became the first Somali referee to oversee a continental final, taking charge of Egypt’s Pyramids FC’s vict...
