Mogadishu Stories

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.

The journalists were taken around a packed warehouse with election materials. The election body chief said political parties’ elections are ongoing an...

The Association of Independent Somali Journalists condemned the attack and extended its condolences to the late journalist’s family in a statement sha...

By amplifying the voices of the marginalised and showcasing the positive portrayal of Somalis worldwide, the platform challenges prevailing stereotype...

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

The five prisoners are in jail to serve various sentences for murder committed three months ago with the main suspect sentenced to death by firing squ...

As a result of the flight restrictions, hundreds of passengers are now stranded at airports in Mogadishu and Kismayo.

Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

The agreement also included health sector collaboration to improve healthcare systems in both countries, tourism development to boost tourism, a defen...

Eastleigh Business Community Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi Yare led the delegation of 27 Kenyan businesspeople to the launch.

Several businessmen told Reuters that Al-Shabaab had ordered them to take down the cameras.

As its name implies, Feynuus, which translates to "lantern light" in Somali, has been illuminating Mogadishu, with games of bowling, dominoes, cards,...

CEO Allan Kilavuka said the decision was reached after careful analysis, taking into account the prevailing business environment.

All Al-Shabaab-related crimes in Somalia are handled by the military court.

This decision highlights growing global attention on visa policies, migration, and security concerns.

Traders have vowed to demonstrate until the government makes a move to address their concerns.

A deadly gun battle ensued after five Al-Shabaab fighters stormed the nearby Beach View Hotel, shooting people indiscriminately.

Eyewitnesses say they heard two loud explosions and intense gunfire in the 10 pm incident.

The incident occurred around 11 pm while people were gathered to watch the Euro football final between Spain and England.

Local media confirmed the attack, believed to be by Al-Shabaab terrorists.

The incident began with a confrontation between security guards and the inmates, most of them serving death sentences, after they gained access to wea...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he had no faith in Ethiopia backing down from the MoU with Somaliland