From Reconstruction to Opportunity: How Mogadishu’s Growing Skyline Reflects a Changing Somalia.
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A new skyline is gradually taking shape in Mogadishu. Modern apartment towers, commercial buildings and expanding construction…
Author: Mulki Hussein
Galmudug Leader Welcomes Qoorqoor to Dhusamareb
The newly elected leader of Galmudug, Liibaan Axmed Xasan, this afternoon welcomed the incumbent President of Galmudug, Axmed Cabdi Kaariye…
UN to end political mission in Somalia after more than three decades of engagement
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) will formally end its operations on October 31,…
Somalia’s parliamentary speaker visits embassy in Kenya, urges stronger services for citizens
NAIROBI, Kenya – Somalia’s Speaker of the House of the People, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), has visited the country’s embassy…
Uganda Begins Withdrawing Troops from Somalia After 20 Years.
The Commander of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said that his country has begun withdrawing…
Somalia Marks National Flag Day as President Hassan Sheikh Highlights Unity and Independence
MOGADISHU, October 12, 2026 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has attended a national ceremony marking Somali Flag Day, an…
Ethiopia and Eritrea on the Brink: Who Benefits from the Rising Tensions?
Reports of Eritrean troops entering Ethiopia’s Tigray region have raised fears of a new war between the two neighbours. But…
Sagal Abdi-Wali’s Historic Victory Opens a New Chapter for Somali Representation in British Politics
The election of Sagal Abdi-Wali to the UK Parliament marks a milestone for the British Somali community, highlighting questions of…
Somalia Turns a Local Peace Deal Into a Test of State-Building
Balanballe, Galgaduud — October 6, 2026: A long-running local conflict in central Somalia has entered a new phase after elders…
Somalia Pitches Parliamentary Reform at Global IPU Summit
Arusha, Tanzania — October 6, 2026: Somalia has used a major international parliamentary gathering in Tanzania to present its political…
Garissa’s Infrastructure Push Highlights North Eastern Kenya’s Long-Standing Development Gap
Garissa, Kenya — For decades, infrastructure in Kenya’s Somali-dominated north eastern counties has lagged behind the country’s more developed regions,…
Egypt Summit: Somalia, Sudan, Red Sea and Nile Dominate Four-Nation Talks
New Alamein, Egypt — The leaders of Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and Sudan have agreed to strengthen political, economic and security…
What Are Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia Building in El Alamein?
Nairobi — Four leaders from some of the Horn of Africa and Red Sea’s most strategically important countries are meeting…
US Signals Possible Reduction in Support for Somalia Peacekeeping Logistics
Mogadishu — The United States has signaled it may reduce or end its support for United Nations logistical funding that…
Somalia Security Chiefs Hold High-Level Talks in Baidoa to Strengthen Cooperation and Stability
Baidoa, South West State, Somalia – The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Mahad Mohamed Salad, and…
Somali Referee Makes History at FIFA World Cup as President Hassan Sheikh Sends Congratulations
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulates referee Omar Abdulkadir Cartan for becoming the first Somali to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, marking a historic milestone.
Somalia’s Minister Khadija Al-Makhzoumi Urges Women to Support One-Person-One-Vote Elections
The call by Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi highlights growing efforts to advance electoral reform and gender inclusion in Somalia. As the country moves towards universal suffrage, women’s participation is expected to remain central to shaping a more inclusive political future.
Somalia and Sudan Sign Diplomatic Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Bilateral Ties
Somalia and Sudan sign a diplomatic passport visa waiver agreement aimed at boosting bilateral relations, diplomatic cooperation, and regional coordination
Ilhan Omar: A Defining Voice in Modern American Politics
Ilhan Omar: Somali-American Congresswoman Standing Firm in US Politics
Discover how Ilhan Omar, Somali-American Congresswoman, defies critics, leads with progressive values, and represents diversity in US politics.
Somali Community in the UK: Success Stories from Mo Farah to Ramla Ali
Explore Somali success in the UK, from Mo Farah to Ramla Ali, and discover how British Somalis are shaping sport, business, and public life.