Somali Maritime Police,Somali Police Force,Somalia coastal security 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...

Talks between Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh, Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe end without agreement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to official sources, the meeting between the two leaders focused on the ongoing dispute over Jubaland’s regional leadership and the wider qu...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh moves to end political standoff with Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

The duo, who have for months been at odds over federal power-sharing and state autonomy, are expected to discuss ways of rebuilding trust and strength...

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, AU troops intensify operation ‘Silent Storm’ against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 04, 2025

AUSSOM Uganda contingent Commander, Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, acknowledged the bravery of the troops, describing the liberation of Ba...

How to bake classic vanilla cupcakes at home for friends and family
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 04, 2025

Whether topped with swirls of creamy frosting or sprinkled with colourful decorations, these cupcakes bring smiles to every table.

Omar Artan makes history as first Somali referee at FIFA World Cup
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

At the U-20 World Cup, he is being supported by Kenyan assistant referee Gilbert Cheruiyot and Abelmiro Montenegro from São Tomé and Príncipe.

Somalia’s first female captain Yasmin Abdi Farah wins pilot of the year 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 02, 2025

The award was presented at the Somali Travel and Tourism Expo 2025 in Mogadishu, where aviation professionals and industry leaders gathered to celebra...

Somali leaders make peace push with future council launch in Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 02, 2025

The leaders said the Somali Future Council was designed to advance those goals and provide a framework for addressing differences through discussion r...

Somali PM launches free electricity programme for 150 health facilities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 02, 2025

Prime Minister Hamsa said Somalis have lived for many years without reliable electricity, which has hindered the ability of essential services such as...

Djibouti to deploy more troops to Somalia to counter Al-Shabaab threat
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 01, 2025

With the signing of the new agreement and the promise of additional deployments, Djibouti has underlined its continued involvement in Somalia’s securi...

Trump revives ‘America First’ agenda, declares end to policing Kenya, Somalia
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 01, 2025

Trump's remarks signalled a decisive inward turn, reprioritising domestic defence over international commitments.

UK commits $30 million to boost Somalia’s security transition and fight Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 30, 2025

With AUSSOM now fully operational, Somali forces are expected to shoulder greater security responsibilities, requiring sustained investment in trainin...

Somalia to begin drilling first oil block in coming months, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announces
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 30, 2025

In October 2024, the Turkish oil exploration vessel, Oruç Reis, conducted seismic surveys in three areas where Türkiye holds exploration licenses.

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...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh rules out indirect polls, backs one-person, one-vote
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan dismissed claims that leaders might seek to extend their terms or revive the clan-based power-sharing system that has shaped Somali p...

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...

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...

Kenya warns UN of looming funding crisis in Somalia Mission, calls for sustainable financing
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 26, 2025

He said Kenya supports the implementation of UN Resolution 2719 (2023), particularly through a hybrid financing model anchored on UN-assessed contribu...

Somali intelligence kills Al-Shabaab leader Abdi Xiiray in major crackdown
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

More than 10 Al-Shabaab members were also killed, and others wounded, in a raid on militias gathering in the village of Tugaarey, Awdheegle district,...

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...

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...

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...

Kenya to press for urgent interventions in conflict-hit regions at UN General Assembly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

Ruto is also expected to call for reforms to the UN system, fairer access to global financing and stronger multilateral cooperation.

Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera transforms dreams into powerful paintings
The Conversation  |  Sep 21, 2025

From an archival perspective, the exhibition is compelling because it frames these dreamscapes with materiality – paint, paper, canvas, brushstrokes –...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh announces new visa rules for foreign passport holders
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 18, 2025

He said that no Somali citizen is able to travel to another country using a Somali passport without first applying for a visa, and therefore, the same...

Somali troops awarded for heroism in battlefield victory against Al-Shabaab
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 17, 2025

General Sahal praised the “heroic sacrifice” of his forces, adding that the success in El-deer was largely achieved thanks to the backing of the resid...

Somali President Hassan calls for dialogue on Nile River dispute, reaffirms strategic ties with Egypt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 17, 2025

President Hassan highlighted that the disagreements over the use and management of the Nile River should not become a source of division in the region...

Four TikTokers arrested over viral video mocking Somali president
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 17, 2025

This is not the first time TikTok users have been jailed in Somalia, but it is the first case involving a direct swipe at the president.

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