Mogadishu voter registration Stories
The Somali electoral commission has announced that registration is open to all eligible residents of the capital, including first-time voters and thos...
The visit follows the completion of specialised training by the Egyptian contingent, designed to prepare them for operations in Somalia.
The expansion nearly doubles the port’s throughput, enhancing its ability to meet rising trade demands and strengthening Somalia’s role in regional co...
The Somali Federal Government has in recent years intensified its campaign against narcotics trafficking, warning that the spread of illegal drugs is...
The attacks were conducted using precision airstrikes, followed by a ground advance from Danab units to secure control and confirm the impact.
The Somali Civil War, which began in 1991, provoked mass displacement, both internally and externally. More than 30 years later, the situation has imp...
As the epicentre of conflict and displacement, Mogadishu experiences profound disruptions to educational access.
The fire, which began at approximately 6:00 pm in the Yaaqshid District, continued for several hours and was only fully contained by nightfall.
The Sea World vessel docked in Puntland last Saturday, where local authorities launched an investigation into its cargo.
The Somali state collapsed as a cohesive national entity in 1991. The military government that had been in power since 1969 was overthrown by armed op...
In a statement, the embassy extended sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
Somaliland offers a compelling option for Ethiopia’s sea access problem. It is relatively stable, governed by democratic institutions, and shows publi...
Zoobe Road was among the hardest hit by recent storms that swept through Mogadishu, killing nearly 10 people and causing extensive damage to roads and...
Former presidents, federal and state officials, Somali leaders, and scholars attended the meeting. Some key opposition parties did not attend, stating...
Though Berhanu stopped short of naming Egypt, his comments follow reports confirming that Cairo signed a military cooperation agreement with Somalia i...
Local media reports indicate that in addition to house-to-house visits, residents are being stopped in public spaces, including markets and bus statio...
The suspect died alongside an undisclosed number of the militiamen who were guarding him.
Mogadishu City Club have been crowned champions of the 2024/25 Somalia Premier League after a 3-1 win over Raadsan FC sealed their seventh national ti...
The market is the biggest economic lifeline for many people in Mogadishu and Somalia and serves many other towns and neighbouring countries, including...
US recognition would reward Hargeisa for its persistent effort to maintain stability and promote democracy. However, it could encourage other nations...
The outcome of these talks will be closely watched, especially as the country prepares for local elections and works toward longer-term national refor...
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...
Past elections were indirect, with elders and clan representatives selecting leaders. Until now, civic leaders in Mogadishu were appointed by the pres...
On the day of his burial, as his body was being escorted through Mogadishu, a clash erupted between armed supporters and security personnel. The proce...
The soldiers had attempted to sell government-issued rifles after fleeing the frontlines in the Middle Shabelle region, according to Brig. Gen. Mahad...
Sunday’s attack came barely hours after several mortars were fired late on Saturday near residential areas in the city, injuring several people and da...
The attack targeted several locations across the Boondheere and Warta Nabadda districts, including the National Theater and a crowded public square.
The De Havilland Dash 8 (DH8D) aircraft operated by the UNSOS was departing from Somalia to a yet-to-be-disclosed location when the incident happened.
His burial was attended by family, friends and colleagues who worked with him at Wilson Airport where he operated.
The aircraft, operated by Trident Aviation Ltd, had departed from Dhobley and was heading to Aden Abdulle International Airport when it went down.
