Somalia Stories

Turkey secures rights to 90% of oil and gas output in deal with Somalia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The agreement grants Turkey sweeping operational and financial privileges. Most notably, it gives Ankara rights to 90 per cent of the oil and gas prod...

AUSSOM's Kampala meeting seeks strategic reset in Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 22, 2025

Cairo's entry into AUSSOM marks a strategic shift. Under previous mission structures—AMISOM and ATMIS—Egypt remained on the periphery for years.

Somalia extends registration deadline for political parties ahead of June elections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 21, 2025

The extension comes as the country moves toward holding its first one-person, one-vote local elections in over five decades. The elections are schedul...

Puntland forces kill over 40 militants in major blow to ISIS
Amina Wako  |  Apr 20, 2025

The Daraawiish forces recaptured key positions, including strategic command posts previously held by the terror group.

Chaos erupts in Somali Parliament over MP's ouster, Speaker faces impeachment bid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 20, 2025

The session turned chaotic after opposition lawmakers introduced a motion of no confidence against Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madoobe.

Morocco face Mali in U-17 AFCON final
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 19, 2025

Morocco take on Mali in Saturday’s U-17 AFCON final in Mohammedia, with the hosts eyeing a historic first title and Mali targeting their third. The ma...

Somalia, US forces destroy two vessels carrying Al-Shabaab weapons
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 17, 2025

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...

Somali, US forces launch airstrike in Middle Shabelle, kill 12 Al-Shabaab militants
Amina Wako  |  Apr 17, 2025

This latest operation is part of intensified military efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia, working closely with international allies, particu...

Al-Shabaab attacks strategic Somalia town as it presses offensive
Reuters  |  Apr 16, 2025

The town attacked on Wednesday, Adan Yabaal, lies around 245 kilometres north of Mogadishu and has been used as an operating base for raids on Al-Shab...

Mogadishu starts voter registration ahead of Somalia’s historic elections in over 50 years
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 15, 2025

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

15 senior Al-Shabaab figures sanctioned in coordinated financial crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The measures target individuals accused of playing critical roles in financing and supporting Al-Shabaab’s operations, including fundraising, enforcin...

President Trump to support Somalia’s war on terror
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 14, 2025

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

Somalia starts voter registration for first one-person-one-vote poll in over 50 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The electoral commission said it has completed all logistical preparations for the upcoming elections, including the provision of election materials a...

Somalia approves Elon Musk’s Starlink to boost internet access and digital growth
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 13, 2025

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

AU mission vows to intensify security in Somalia
XINHUA  |  Apr 13, 2025

Bam reaffirmed AUSSOM's commitment to working closely with the Somali government and the SNA to protect civilians, safeguard major supply routes, and...

State abandoned us but elders came to our plight – abducted chiefs narrate ordeal during 62 days in captivity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The chiefs were held in one of the most dangerous regions of Somalia, where government forces rarely venture. Their ordeal has raised serious concerns...

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza breaks new ground with historic visit to Las Anod
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 12, 2025

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.

Five Kenyan chiefs abducted by Al-Shabaab safely reunited with families
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 12, 2025

The five are Mohamed Adawa, Mohamed Hassan, Abdi Hassan, Mohamed Noor Hache and Assistant Chief Ibrahim Gabow.

Somali hospitals overwhelmed by rising casualties amid intensifying conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the first quarter of 2025 has seen a sharp increase in the number of weapon-related...

Amadou Bagayoko: Blind Malian musician whose joyful songs changed West African music
The Conversation  |  Apr 12, 2025

The married singers, who met when she was 18 and he 21, took traditional Mali music and blended it with western rock and many other influences to shap...

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