Somalia Stories
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...
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...
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...
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.
The facility will serve as both a national and inter-country reference laboratory, providing critical support in polio diagnostics and surveillance ac...
The discussions, held in Mogadishu, focused on practical steps to secure Somalia’s financial system and to disrupt the flow of funds that sustain arme...
The limited supply of the currency and its outdated design have created significant difficulties for citizens, businesses, and government institutions...
The Somali electoral commission has announced that registration is open to all eligible residents of the capital, including first-time voters and thos...
Musalia Mudavadi stressed that while international fatigue over funding is understandable, Kenya and regional partners cannot afford to lose the groun...
One of the deadliest incidents, HRW says, took place on June 21 in Manda village, where gunmen stormed a mosque and opened fire on worshipers, killing...
The death of the militant adds to the heavy casualties suffered by the terrorist group this year, following heightened operations that have weakened i...
These funds are provided by the AU and its international partners, particularly the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), to cover the cost...
The operation comes days after a similar one mid this week killed three Al-Shabaab leaders in an airstrike conducted in the Hiran region.
According to Sudanese officials, Colombian mercenaries and Turkish-made rifles have made their way into the ranks of the Rapid Support Forces, the par...
The agency added that the operation that took place in the Shaw area of the Hiran region was done in collaboration with international partners.
The cancellation applies to debts accrued over 38 years in unpaid annual contributions, a burden Somali officials say has constrained the country’s fu...
Former CJ David Maraga stressed that the presence of the foreign troops is a serious violation of Kenya's sovereignty and poses significant constituti...
Farmers in the area reported that they have been restricted from accessing their farms beyond 4 pm, which has affected their ability to work and provi...
The announcement follows a year-long process that began when local leaders set up the SSC-Khaatumo transitional administration after Somaliland troops...
Wamalwa argued that the country’s Defence chief should be at the forefront in publicly addressing the matter to protect Kenyans living along the borde...
The visit follows the completion of specialised training by the Egyptian contingent, designed to prepare them for operations in Somalia.
KDF stated that the meeting served as a platform for open dialogue, fostering collaboration between local leadership and security forces to address em...
The expansion nearly doubles the port’s throughput, enhancing its ability to meet rising trade demands and strengthening Somalia’s role in regional co...
Isxaaq Hassan Taakow, Director of the Department of Foreigners and Entry Permits, said the system has built-in checks to ensure smooth operation.
The agreement, signed on August 25, 2025, brings together Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and a faction of the main opposition alliance, the S...
The senior officer said she looks forward to sharing her experiences from “the other side”, referring to Somalia, which has long been the recipient of...
The statement added that both leaders emphasised the importance of further deepening the longstanding partnership between Somalia and the United Arab...
IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu commended both parties for their leadership and political will, calling the agreement an important move towa...
Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu on Tuesday, Issa revealed that the Supreme Court, the Benadir Regional Court, and the Benadir Regional App...
Under the new framework, the Federal Parliament will elect Somalia’s president, while state assemblies will choose presidents and vice presidents of t...
