Kenya's mission to defeat Al-Shabaab to shift after KDF soldiers exit Somalia
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-26 08:48:21

Kenya's mission to defeat Al-Shabaab to shift after KDF soldiers exit Somalia

Over a decade after the Operation Linda Nchi mission was launched, most of the Kenyan soldiers are set to exit Somalia.

Puntland State concludes civic elections, the first in southern Somalia
  • Author: Hassan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-07-24 21:17:08

Puntland State concludes civic elections, the first in southern Somalia

Provisional results issued by Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC) show that the ruling party Kaah won most of the seats but was short of winning a majority.

135 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia, more captured alive
  • Author: Hassan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-07-22 20:36:04

135 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia, more captured alive

The Jubaland Intelligence and Security Agency issued a statement today confirming that 135 Al-Shabaab fighters, including commanders, were killed in a counter-offensive operation this morning.

Turkey to send ship to search for oil and gas off Somalia coast
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-18 22:35:57

Turkey to send ship to search for oil and gas off Somalia coast

Two of the three blocks, were some 50 kilometres off the Somalia coast, Bayraktar also said, adding that the third one was some 100 km away.

Saalah Sanaag's new hit unites Somali community amid divisive music trends
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-17 21:50:39

Saalah Sanaag's new hit unites Somali community amid divisive music trends

In the song, Saalah emphasises that it does not matter where a Somali comes from, as long as they are part of the community.

Four killed, thousands displaced in Luuq town, southern Somalia
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-07-16 11:24:36

Four killed, thousands displaced in Luuq town, southern Somalia

The displaced civilians have moved to nearby settlements including Jaziira, Dhuyacley, and others.

English-Born Somali midfield dynamo Billal Nuur joins Bundesliga side
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-07-15 22:28:24

English-Born Somali midfield dynamo Billal Nuur joins Bundesliga side

The defensive midfielder joins the club from Swedish side GAIS

Somali teachers protest termination of employment contracts
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-15 16:30:26

Somali teachers protest termination of employment contracts

Despite the order, the teachers strongly opposed the termination of their services and demanded that their positions be made permanent.

Five killed, 20 injured in Mogadishu Café blast
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-15 11:13:36

Five killed, 20 injured in Mogadishu Café blast

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

Explosions rock Somalia cafe as football fans watch Euro final
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-14 23:14:06

Explosions rock Somalia cafe as football fans watch Euro final

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

Five terrorists killed as police thwart attempted prison break in Somalia
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-13 15:31:52

Five terrorists killed as police thwart attempted prison break in Somalia

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

Somalia introduces new tax on electronic money transfers
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-13 12:20:59

Somalia introduces new tax on electronic money transfers

Somalia records over 155 million mobile money transactions monthly, and over 70 per cent of adults in the country use mobile money services.

Piracy, armed robbery incidents rise off the coast of Somalia
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-07-12 18:41:18

Piracy, armed robbery incidents rise off the coast of Somalia

IMB's report also indicates that the perpetrators in Somalia are often heavily armed, with a notable increase in the use of guns.

Somali army liberates town from Al-Shabaab militants
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-07-12 17:21:14

Somali army liberates town from Al-Shabaab militants

During the operation, Al-Shabaab militants offered minimal resistance, opting to retreat as the Somali Army, the ground forces component of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), and local clan forces advanced.

Somalia boosted with Sh646 million grant for education
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-07-12 14:18:04

Somalia boosted with Sh646 million grant for education

"The grant will provide access to education for girls and boys, enhance preparedness, and create an anticipatory action framework ahead of future climate hazards," ECW posted.

Somali clubs Dekedaha and Horseed discover CAF opponents
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-07-12 12:06:59

Somali clubs Dekedaha and Horseed discover CAF opponents

Dekedaha and Horseed will feature in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup respectively.

Greenhouse farming transforms lives of displaced families in Southern Somalia
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-10 06:56:27

Greenhouse farming transforms lives of displaced families in Southern Somalia

Fiiday shared that she earns $5 to $6 daily from this venture, which allows her family to eat three meals a day and meet other needs.

National security centre stage on Somalia President's visit to Eritrea
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-07-09 16:09:51

National security centre stage on Somalia President's visit to Eritrea

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed met his Eritrean counterpart Isaias Afwerki for discussions on enhancing bilateral relations across the political, security, military, economic, cultural, and social sectors.

Inter-clan conflicts displace hundreds in Somalia - UN
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-07-09 06:36:53

Inter-clan conflicts displace hundreds in Somalia - UN

UNHCR documented in a report released on Monday the extensive damage to infrastructure and disruption of daily life for residents in these areas.

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