Somali arts and cultural exhibition unveiled at Kenya National Museum
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-29 23:00:47

Somali arts and cultural exhibition unveiled at Kenya National Museum

This is the first time a Somali cultural exhibition has been held at the Kenya National Museum, and it is expected to run for the next thirty days.

Somalia appoints minister in charge for EAC affairs
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-27 19:59:29

Somalia appoints minister in charge for EAC affairs

This appointment highlights Somalia's commitment to deeper integration within the EAC.

Somalia secures agreement to settle $36 million debt with OPEC Fund
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-06-27 14:07:27

Somalia secures agreement to settle $36 million debt with OPEC Fund

The Saudi Finance Minister highlighted the Kingdom's efforts to boost non-oil revenues and diversify its economy as part of Saudi Vision 2030 through labour market reforms.

Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-06-24 18:40:30

Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity

The TRANSFORM project has seen Somalia receive Sh3.2 billion in funding to rehabilitate the Jowhar Canal irrigation infrastructure which will be critical in promoting smart agriculture for smallholder farmers in the area.

Three Somali fishermen found in Maldives after missing for 3 months
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-24 14:57:52

Three Somali fishermen found in Maldives after missing for 3 months

Both Somalia and Maldivian authorities are also working together to reunite the fishermen with their families in Mogadishu soon.

Heavy rainfall claims lives and causes widespread damage in Mogadishu
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-24 13:01:16

Heavy rainfall claims lives and causes widespread damage in Mogadishu

The rains caused the deaths of two children, injured one person, and displaced 325 others.

Journalist’s memoir reveals story of Somalia’s resilience
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-24 07:51:33

Journalist’s memoir reveals story of Somalia’s resilience

Mogadishu has been undergoing an economic renaissance few would have imagined five years ago.

Heat wave kills more than 1,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-22 12:35:44

Heat wave kills more than 1,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

It is feared that the death toll could be higher, as more than half of the victims were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat.

AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-22 10:16:15

AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops

The council expressed concerns that the full implementation of phase three drawdown could lead to capability gaps that may have significant implications for the security of Somalia and the wider region.

EAC delegates adopt integration roadmap for Somalia, recommend approval
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-20 20:35:47

EAC delegates adopt integration roadmap for Somalia, recommend approval

This roadmap aligns Somalia's legal framework with established regional standards and ensures robust participation in EAC programs and activities.

Somali police enforce strict license plate regulation to curb insecurity
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-06-18 21:36:25

Somali police enforce strict license plate regulation to curb insecurity

The police emphasised the importance of vehicle identification in maintaining public safety and combating crime in the city, grappling with insecurity from organised groups and other perpetrators.

Disquiet over plan to turn Mogadishu cemetery into a naval base
  • Author: Yassin Juma
  • Date: 2024-06-16 16:47:39

Disquiet over plan to turn Mogadishu cemetery into a naval base

The planned marine base is part of a 10-year maritime defence pact between Somalia and Turkey signed in February

Somali police enhance professionalism with new operating procedures supported by ATMIS
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-06-15 23:07:25

Somali police enhance professionalism with new operating procedures supported by ATMIS

The discussions addressed serious crimes like homicide, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, firearms and ammunition trafficking, illicit narcotics trafficking, piracy, financial crimes, and extortion.

Fallen SNA commander Major Mohamed Nuur praised for exemplary leadership
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-06-15 21:36:35

Fallen SNA commander Major Mohamed Nuur praised for exemplary leadership

Speaker Adan said the commander's ultimate death in the line of duty is a testament to his patriotism and commitment to the defense of his country.

Sofapaka duo exit club, join Mogadishu City FC
  • Author: Rama Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-06-14 13:48:35

Sofapaka duo exit club, join Mogadishu City FC

Paul Odhiambo and Jacob Addis have joined the team on two-year contracts each

Somalia President opens to talks with Al-Shabaab
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-14 11:27:37

Somalia President opens to talks with Al-Shabaab

At the Oslo Forum 2024 in Norway, President Hassan expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with the rebels.

Private universities praised for preserving educational fabric of Somalis
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-06-12 23:03:53

Private universities praised for preserving educational fabric of Somalis

The speaker commended parents, teachers and the management of the university for their unremitting efforts to ensure students excelled.

WHO, Japan partner to support over 900,000 people affected by floods in Somalia
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-12 22:07:19

WHO, Japan partner to support over 900,000 people affected by floods in Somalia

WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, aims to mitigate the health effects of recurrent climate shocks, food insecurity, and disease outbreaks, particularly cholera, while enhancing the resilience of the health system.

49 dead, 140 missing as migrant boat capsizes near Yemen
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-12 20:15:14

49 dead, 140 missing as migrant boat capsizes near Yemen

The IOM stated that it dispatched two medical teams to provide immediate aid to the survivors, including six children.

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