Mogadishu Stories

Somali maritime police complete UN training to strengthen coastal security
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

The programme focuses on enhancing the Somali Police Force’s capacity to secure national waters, curb illegal maritime activities, and ensure safe nav...

IGAD, AU condemn deadly Al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu prison
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

IGAD expressed solidarity with Somalia, describing the attack as “cowardly” and commending Mogadishu authorities for their swift response in containin...

Somalia orders crackdown on military vehicles after deadly Mogadishu prison attack
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 05, 2025

Investigations into the assault on the high-security detention centre revealed that the attackers used a vehicle marked with the insignia of the Natio...

Somalia secures release of more than 50 nationals held in DRC
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 30, 2025

Officials said the outcome marks the result of coordinated negotiations between Somali and Congolese authorities, with the Somali Embassy in Tanzania...

Somali president opens new parliament session with security and reform agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan praised lawmakers for passing a series of laws that he said have strengthened Somalia’s political institutions, enhanced national sec...

Kenya Police FC advance in CAF Champions League despite 2-0 loss to Mogadishu City Club
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 28, 2025

The law enforcers had taken a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Nairobi, but Mogadishu’s spirited home performance levelled the tie 3-3 on aggregate...

Mogadishu port ranked most efficient in East Africa by World Bank index
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 28, 2025

For Somalia, the recognition is not merely symbolic—it signals that the country can deliver competitive services despite a challenging environment, gi...

What the law says about charging minors in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

Children aged 12 to 13 are presumed incapable unless it is proven that they understood the nature and wrongfulness of their actions.

Court declines to release Somali teens accused of desecrating Kenyan flag pending inquiry
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 26, 2025

The minors, who also face charges of being in Kenya illegally, damaging a national symbol, and causing disturbance, did not take a plea.

Murkomen reassures Kenyans on flag incident, urges calm ahead of Police FC vs Mogadishu City clash
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Murkomen reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding national pride, stressing that the recent desecration of the Kenyan flag would not go...

Two Mogadishu City Club fans caught desecrating Kenyan flag arrested
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf, was among two individuals caught on camera desecrating the flag in an incident that has sparked natio...

Somalia’s envoy condemns Mogadishu City Club fans for disrespecting Kenyan flag at CAF clash
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 24, 2025

Though the incident cast a shadow over an otherwise competitive first-leg encounter, officials from both countries emphasised the need to refocus on t...

Murkomen vows action against those disrespecting national symbols after flag incident
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has since confirmed that the National Police Service (NPS) has taken the matter seriously and investigations...

Mogadishu City Club apologises over desecration of Kenyan flag, backs action against those involved
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 24, 2025

The two sides are set to meet again in the return leg this Sunday, also at Nyayo National Stadium, with all eyes now on both the pitch and the terrace...

173 Somalis repatriated from Libya in joint government-IOM operation
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 23, 2025

Following the arrival of the group in Mogadishu, 22 individuals were flown on to Hargeisa in Somaliland, while the remaining 151 stayed in the capital...

Explainer: What the law says about desecration of Kenyan flag
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

Few Kenyans realise that strict rules under the National Flag, Emblems and Names Act govern how the flag can be flown, displayed, or worn.

Somali boxing champion Ramla Ali awarded medal of honour in Mogadishu for global triumph
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 23, 2025

The recognition was given in a ceremony held in the capital to celebrate her contribution to sports and her role in representing Somalia on the intern...

Mogadishu FC fans under fire for disrespecting Kenyan flag during match against Kenya Police FC
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Sep 23, 2025

In one case, a youth, believed to be a Mogadishu City Club fan, placed the flag on a chair and stepped on it repeatedly while being recorded.

Kenya Police beat Mogadishu City 3-1 to take lead in CAF Champions League
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 20, 2025

With a second leg on home turf still to come, the Kenya Police look well placed to progress to the next round and set up a mouthwatering clash against...

Somalia reopens Mogadishu voter listing as new political framework promises greater citizen participation
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 14, 2025

The Somali electoral commission has announced that registration is open to all eligible residents of the capital, including first-time voters and thos...

Egyptian military delegation in Mogadishu as Cairo prepares troop deployment to Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 31, 2025

The visit follows the completion of specialised training by the Egyptian contingent, designed to prepare them for operations in Somalia.

Somalia raises Mogadishu port cargo handling to 250,000 units, positioning it to rival Mombasa, Dar es Salaam
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

The expansion nearly doubles the port’s throughput, enhancing its ability to meet rising trade demands and strengthening Somalia’s role in regional co...

Somalia police thwart major drug smuggling attempts at Mogadishu port, airport
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 25, 2025

The Somali Federal Government has in recent years intensified its campaign against narcotics trafficking, warning that the spread of illegal drugs is...

Somali Forces kill over 100 Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle region
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 19, 2025

The attacks were conducted using precision airstrikes, followed by a ground advance from Danab units to secure control and confirm the impact.

A two-way street: Reversing brain drain in Somalia
DW News  |  Aug 16, 2025

The Somali Civil War, which began in 1991, provoked mass displacement, both internally and externally. More than 30 years later, the situation has imp...

Somalia’s education crisis: Why so few children attend school and what could be done to change that
The Conversation  |  Aug 06, 2025

As the epicentre of conflict and displacement, Mogadishu experiences profound disruptions to educational access.

One dead as massive fire guts Mogadishu’s second-largest market Suuq Bacaad
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 05, 2025

The fire, which began at approximately 6:00 pm in the Yaaqshid District, continued for several hours and was only fully contained by nightfall.

Somalia condemns Puntland for "hijacking" ship carrying weapons destined for Mogadishu
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The Sea World vessel docked in Puntland last Saturday, where local authorities launched an investigation into its cargo.

Somalia at 65: What’s needed to address its dismal social development indicators
The Conversation  |  Jul 07, 2025

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...

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