BREAKING: Powerful blasts and gunfire heard in Galkayo
Twin blasts followed by heavy gunfire were heard in northern Galkayo city, targeting a local administrative headquarters of Puntland state of Somalia, witnesses said.
Reports...
Al-Shabab fighters killed by SNA in AMISOM ambush
Three al-Shabab fighters were killed on Wednesday by the Somali National Army (SNA) with support from the African Union troops in the country (AMISOM).
The...
African Union Special Representative congratulates the people of Somalia for agreeing on election dates
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC), Ambassador Francisco Madeira, has congratulated the Somali people for agreeing on an...
Somaliland released from its jail Puntland MP
Somaliland has released from its jail Puntland Member of Parliament Mohamed Farah Adan Anjex, while he and his bodyguards were at their house in...
Somalia Seeks Russia’s Help In Fighting Al-Shabab Terrorists, Strengthening Economy
Somalia is asking Russia to help equip its armed forces to fight terrorism in the Horn of Africa nation, where Islamic militant group al-Shabab...
President Mohamud condemns Brussels terror attacks
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, condemned the Daesh-perpetrated attacks in Brussels today.
“We join the world in condemning...
Terrorist attacks in Brussels leave at least 28 dead; ‘There was blood everywhere
BRUSSELS—Explosions, at least one likely caused by a suicide bomber, rocked the Brussels airport and subway system Tuesday, prompting a lockdown of the Belgian...
At Least 6 Somali Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack
Officials in Somalia say al-Shabab militants have attacked a Somali government military base, killing at least six soldiers.
Authorities say the insurgents attacked the base...
Puntland minister blames Mogadishu for Alshabaab build up
Puntland regional state security minister has accused central government in Mogadishu for what he described as increased Alshabab military build up in the area.
Al...
Somali teen refugee shot by Utah police awakens from coma
The 17-year-old Somali refugee who was critically wounded in a police shooting in Salt Lake City is awake and talking, his cousin has said....
Somalia: Somali Bantu and Galjecel tribes boycott Jowhar conference
The reports we are getting from Jowhar town the capital of the middle shabelle region of Somalia say that Somali Bantu and Galjecel tribes...
President: ”Mr. Kay has worked tirelessly in the effort of peace and stability in...
Thursday 31 December, Mogadishu: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today recognized the contribution of Mr Nicholas Kay,...
Somalia’s most intriguing people in 2015
Ahmed Naji Sa’ad is Somali singer-songwriter. He has spanned more than five decades which influenced a generation of Somali musicians. His music career began...
Qatar Red Crescent Society opens TB centre in Somalia
Doha: As part of constant efforts to enhance the health sector in Somalia, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun operation of the Tuberculosis...
Somalia bans Christmas celebrations
Somalia's government has banned the celebration of Christmas, warning that such Christian festivities could threaten the nation's Muslim faith.
"Those celebrations are not in...