The United Nations (UN) has called for support for survivors and victims of the atrocities committed in Somalia, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
“Somali society deserves support for survivors and victims of the atrocities committed against women,” the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia,...
The four-day National Consultation Conference, which was opened by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday, concluded today in Mogadishu. It was attended by government leaders, politicians, and political organizations registered with the Electoral Commission.
The conference focused on several issues, the first of which was the unity and reconciliation...
The European Union, in partnership with the Somali National Army and the African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has concluded a military exercise called Green Shield.
The exercise, which took place at the General Dhagabadan training center on the outskirts of Mogadishu, was described as a symbol of cooperation...
The Federal Government of Somalia has accused Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni of obstructing 17 World Bank-funded projects that were to be implemented in Puntland to benefit the community.
Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Abdiqafar Elmi Xaange, said that all of these projects are ready to be approved, but they...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has strongly denied reports circulating in some media outlets and social media that members of the Somali delegation that attended the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva have not returned to the country.
A press release issued by the ministry confirmed that...
The Somali Ministry of Information has confirmed the death of Abbas Mohamed Hool, a senior Al-Shabaab official accused of being behind deadly attacks in Mogadishu and the Shabelle region.
A press release issued by the Somali Ministry of Information revealed that Abbas Mohamed Hool died from injuries sustained in a...
The SSC-Khaatumo Police have arrested 23 suspects in connection with a gang rape and torture incident in Lascaanod town on Friday night, June 14, 2025, at around 10:30 pm.
According to an official press release from the Police Command, the incident involved two young girls. The police said that 23...
Israel has launched an airstrike on the headquarters of Iran’s state-run television (IRIB) in Tehran’s Third District, during a live news program.
The attack caused a loud explosion and smoke billowing from the studio, with journalist Sahar Emami on the air. She fled the scene after the explosion, shouting “Allahu...
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has said that he has no hope for the consultative meeting called by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, which was supposed to be held today, but has been postponed.
President Deni said that Somalia does not need “sterile” meetings that are not valid for holding. He...
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Government of Somalia today officially announced the completion of the first phase of oil exploration conducted by the Turkish Petroleum Company (TPAO), and the ministry said that it will share the results of the collected data with the Somali public...