Somali tr Stories

Somali Airlines set to resume flights before year-end, minister confirms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Nuuh said the aircraft and all related equipment for the national carrier are ready and that t...

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...

Al-Shabaab battles Somalia's army for control of strategic military base
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Al-Shabaab, which has waged an insurgency in Somalia since 2007 to seize power, said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaa...

Trade unions back Somalia's new sales tax, say it's the right step towards fiscal transparency
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 19, 2024

The sales tax, which came into effect on August 18, 2024, is viewed by the Federation of Somali Trade Unions as a key development in modernising Somal...

Pastor denies claims of fueling ethnic hatred as DPP orders probe
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 08, 2024

He claimed he meant to encourage other Kenyan tribes to emulate the unity and support seen within the Somali community.

Mvita Somali Business Traders Association launches, board and officials elected
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 06, 2024

Members described the launch as a significant milestone, providing a formal platform to address collective interests and concerns.

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