Somalia Stories

Africa’s rapid drone expansion promises high-tech warfare but struggles to achieve strategic results
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2025

Armed drones from Turkey, China, and Iran are reshaping African conflicts, offering tactical strikes and surveillance—but vast terrain, limited infras...

KWS moves reticulated Somali giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki in major conservation effort
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 10, 2025

Rescued from poaching threats, two endangered Somali giraffes are moved to Nanyuki Range Park to ensure their safety and natural development.

Historic move as Somali parliament approves tougher anti-piracy, anti-kidnapping law
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 10, 2025

The updated law strengthens Somalia’s fight against piracy and kidnapping, protecting seafarers, boosting maritime security, and supporting global tra...

African Union urges swift global action as Mali crisis deepens
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the worsening violence threatens to overwhelm communities, disrupt essential supplies and intensify instabil...

Hope restored as MSF opens lifesaving fistula unit for Somali women in Baidoa
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 09, 2025

After years of silence and stigma, women in Somalia’s Bay region are finding healing and dignity through free fistula surgery at Baidoa’s new MSF unit...

Somalia to recruit 100,000 new soldiers in major national army expansion to counter Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 09, 2025

The president has placed military reform at the centre of his strategy to defeat Al-Shabaab and restore long-term stability throughout the country.

‘No rain, no food, no life’: Amnesty slams global inaction as Somalia’s drought turns deadly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

As mothers walk for days in search of food and water and families flee their homes for overcrowded camps, Amnesty International warns that Somalia’s d...

EU deploys warship to track suspected pirate mothership off Somalia
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2025

The deployment follows an attack early Monday on the Stolt Sagaland, a chemical tanker operated by Stolt Nielsen, near Mogadishu.

Somali Singer Hodan Africa and daughter die in Mayotte boat tragedy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 05, 2025

Hodan had been living in Nairobi for several years, where she established herself as a Somali musician and performer. Her songs were popular among the...

Somalia's senior Olympic Committee officials suspended over alleged misconduct
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 04, 2025

Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports stated that the decision was made to safeguard integrity and accountability within the country’s sports institu...

Marine research centre launched in Malindi to boost coastal conservation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Officials say the centre will serve as a critical hub for addressing the decline of coastal wildlife while creating opportunities for local communitie...

East African shipping routes on edge after pirates attempt to hijack tanker in Somalia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Crew aboard the Stolt Sagaland repelled four armed attackers off the Somali coast, the first suspected piracy incident in the region since 2024.

How to make Kac Kac, the crispy Somali tea biscuits
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 01, 2025

Once a humble snack enjoyed alongside sweet Somali tea, Kac Kac has found new life in bakeries, cafes, and social media feeds worldwide.

How doctors offering free healthcare services are bringing hope to mothers in Somalia’s Mudug region
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2025

As a result, parts of Mudug remain severely underserved, with limited facilities and staff, challenges that have contributed to persistent malnutritio...

US drops Sh1.3 million visa bond for Mali citizens, ending diplomatic standoff
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

The reversal comes after Mali imposed a matching Sh1.3 million bond on US citizens, sparking a tense diplomatic standoff that threatened travel and vi...

Al-Shabaab founding member killed in Somali airstrike amid ongoing military offensive
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

SNAF said the operation highlighted the strong coordination between the Federal Government of Somalia and its international partners in the ongoing fi...

Mali shuts schools for two weeks amid fuel shortage triggered by militants
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane said the two-week closure was unavoidable, citing severe fuel shortages that have made it impossible for teachers...

Somali Airlines set to resume flights before year-end, minister confirms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Nuuh said the aircraft and all related equipment for the national carrier are ready and that t...

Robots, smart tables and Somali flavours: Eastleigh’s AK’s Restaurant is the future of dining
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 27, 2025

Blending Somali warmth with cutting-edge technology, AK’s Restaurant in Eastleigh is redefining Nairobi’s dining scene with style, flavour, and innova...

Four irresistible breakfasts to brighten your weekend
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 25, 2025

What makes these recipes shine is their balance of ease and elegance, all from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Egypt inches closer to troop deployment in Somalia amid regional tension
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 22, 2025

Egypt’s participation in the mission was approved months earlier by the African Union Peace and Security Council, and the two governments have since b...

Human trafficking ring busted in Nigeria, two women bound for Somalia rescued
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 22, 2025

The suspect and the two victims were handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigati...

Somalia’s livestock exports set to top Sh129 billion as war and bans hit rivals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

Experts warn, however, that to sustain this momentum, Somalia must enhance regulation, invest in infrastructure, and build climate resilience to suppo...

Somalia unveils plan to halve imported fuel for power generation by 2028
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2025

Minister Abdullahi said that Somalia’s energy sector has made significant progress in recent years, largely due to the participation of local private...

Somalia elects nine representatives to East African Legislative Assembly
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 15, 2025

The nine elected members are Hussein Hassan Mohamed, Ilhaan Ali Gasar, Faysal Abdi Roble, Abdisalaam Hadliye, Abdirahman Bashir Sharif, Fahma Ahmed Nu...

Somalia finalises EALA candidate list as 18 cleared for historic regional election
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 14, 2025

The vote to elect the representatives will take place on Wednesday, marking a major procedural step in Somalia’s integration into the East African Com...

Yemen, Somalia hold security talks in Aden to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 14, 2025

The meeting was part of ongoing efforts by both governments to improve coordination in dealing with regional security challenges that affect the Horn...

Visa war: Mali hits back at US with Sh1.3 million bond for American travellers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Despite these reciprocal measures, Mali reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining constructive relations with Washington.

Somalia to launch high-security biometric passport in major ID system overhaul
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 13, 2025

The new passport will be polycarbonate-based and embedded with biometric and anti-forgery features that meet the specifications of the International C...

Somali army seizes armoured vehicle from ex-officer in crackdown on misused military assets
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 12, 2025

The seizure comes amid ongoing defence sector reforms aimed at regulating the use of state-issued weapons and vehicles.

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