Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Between Tanzania and Kenya

Dar es Salaam / Nairobi – The diplomatic relationship between Tanzania and Kenya has deteriorated sharply in recent days, following Tanzania's decision to expel segments of the Kenyan population residing within its borders, and to deny entry to others attempting to visit the country.

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Somalia: Presidential Candidate Liiban Ahmed Hassan Donates $65,000 to Public Institutions in Galkacyo

Gaalkacyo, Somalia – Liiban Ahmed Hassan, a candidate for the presidency of Galmudug State, has generously donated $65,000 this morning to support critical public service institutions in the city of Gaalkacyo.

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Somali President Receives African Football Legends at the Presidential Palace

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, welcomed to the Presidential Palace three of Africa's legendary footballers: Samuel Eto'o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation; Emmanuel Adebayor; and Jay-Jay Okocha, during their historic visit to Somalia.

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Somalia: Is President Hassan Sheikh Planning to Seize Power Through Military Force?

Sunatimes.com - Emerging reports suggest that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been accused of using military power to regain control of the country, raising serious concerns about how the national army and state authority are being utilized.

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Report: Media Suppression and the Historical Struggle of Somali Journalists

ASOJ condemns these human rights violations in the strongest terms. We urge: The Federal Government of Somalia to immediately cease all forms of harassment and persecution of journalists. The international community, including the European Union, African Union, and United Nations, to pressure Somali…

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Media Suppression and Journalist Abuse in Somalia Reaches Alarming Levels

The suppression and abuse of journalists in Somalia has reached one of its worst levels in history. Many journalists working inside the country have been arrested, and in some cases, humiliating videos were recorded of them while undressed — as a tactic to intimidate them from ever conducting interviews…

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Hobyo – The Emerging Hub for Employment and Investment in Somalia!

Somalia is Entering a Beautiful Era of Reconstruction Somalia is witnessing a remarkable phase of reconstruction and development, especially following the discovery of oil wells. Major progress has been made with the rebuilding of Dhuusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug State, and the city of Galkacyo.…

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Dispute Erupts Over Appointment of Somalia's Intelligence Chief

Mogadishu, Somalia A cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday was abruptly canceled following deep disagreements within the Somali Federal Government regarding the appointment of Mahad Mohamed Salad as the new Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).

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Somalia :Waagacusub Village – The Heart of Hobyo's Future

Waagacusub Real Estate Company is a trusted and dynamic real estate agency committed to delivering exceptional property services across Somalia and beyond. With a strong focus on client satisfaction, transparency, and market expertise, Waagacusub Real Estate is redefining the real estate experience…

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Social Media Civil Court The most Powerful By Dahir Alasow

The SOM Civil Court is funded entirely by donations from Somalis at home and abroad who believe in justice, fairness, and community empowerment. It is a people-powered initiative that operates independently of government influence, ensuring integrity and public trust.

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Somalia's Leading Investigative Journalist and Advocate for Truth

Mr. Dahir Alasow is widely regarded as the most prominent and courageous investigative journalist in Somalia. With a career spanning over two decades, Mr. Alasow has become a powerful voice in the fight against corruption, injustice, and impunity—often putting his own safety at risk to uncover the…

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Somalia: Crisis and Political Change.

1- Most of the opposition joined Himilo Qaran, all the MPs from Jubbaland and Puntland. 2- The two most powerful clans, Abgaal? Harti Abgaal and Daud, supported Sheikh Sharif.

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Sukuk comprise around 25% of Global Islamic Finance Assets: Muhammad Zubair

"AlHuda CIBE Highlights Sukuk's Transformative Role in Bridging Financial Gaps and Promoting Financial Inclusion" (February 13, 2025 Dubai – UAE): The global Sukuk market continues to expand as demand for Shariah-compliant financial instruments remains strong, supported by increasing financing…

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Somalia's president attends joint EAC-SADC summit on addressing DRC conflict

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday participated in a high-level joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), convened to address the escalating security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), his office said.

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Somalia's airline companies announce strike scheduled for Wednesday

Somalia's airline companies announced a strike set for Wednesday, effectively halting all operations in response to escalating pressures from authorities that have rendered their operations increasingly untenable. In a statement released in Mogadishu, the companies lamented that their longstanding…

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Somalia's president to visit Egypt for high-level talks with el-Sisi

Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Egypt this week for high-level discussions with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The talks are poised to center around fortifying bilateral relations, as well as the planned deployment of Egyptian troops to Somalia.

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Somali premier pushes for reform to 'Islamize' the penal code

Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of the country's existing penal code, proposing that it be "Islamized" to align more closely with Islamic principles and the cultural values of the Somali people.

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Somali president set to travel to Addis Ababa for high-stakes talks with Ethiopia's PM

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to travel to Addis Ababa on Saturday following an official invitation from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The two leaders will engage in high-stakes talks aimed at resolving a year-long dispute between their nations.

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Somalia's president heads to Baladweyne to end over-year-long strife in Hirshabelle

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to visit the town of Baladweyne in the Hiran region as part of ongoing efforts to resolve tensions between local communities and authorities of Hirshabelle state, Caasimada Online news website reported on Wednesday.

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Somalia and Egypt set for critical talks on Cairo's role in AUSSOM

Somalia and Egypt are poised to engage in crucial consultations in Cairo from January 10 to 12 regarding Egypt's potential involvement in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). These high-level discussions come after both Somali and Egyptian officials indicated…

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