By Asha Elmi WASHINGTON, USA – Somalia has been added to the list of 12 countries whose citizens are banned from entering the United States, following the signing of legislation by…

By Asha Elmi MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – The Mogadishu Police Command has reported that Somali Police forces from the Dharkenley district station arrested a suspect, Maxamed Hassan Aadan, for inciting public disorder…

By Asha Elmi MOGADISHU,SOMALIA– On June 4, 2025, official government media reported that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had officially invited politicians and community leaders to the National Consultation Forum scheduled for…

By Asha Elmi Over 1.5 million Muslims from around the world have gathered in Saudi Arabia for the holiest day in the Islamic calendar – Arafat Day. This is a day…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Chairman of the National Electoral Commission of Somalia, Cabdikariin Ahmed, has strongly denied reports claiming that citizens are being forced to register for elections. He clarified…

By Asha Elmi MOGADISHU, June 4, 2025 – According to Middle East Eye, three T129 Atak helicopters have arrived in Somalia this week, as part of Turkey’s commitment to strengthen its…

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – 2025 — Somalia is deepening its energy cooperation with Azerbaijan, particularly in the field of renewable energy. Abdullahi Bidhan Warsame, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources…

By Asha Elmi MOGADISHU, Somalia – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today held a consultation meeting with the leadership of political parties registered for the upcoming elections, reaffirming the…

By Asha Elmi Bosaso – Puntland has released images showing the bodies of 35 ISIS militants killed in ongoing operations in the Bari region. The operation, which resulted in the deaths…

By Asha Elmi HARGEISA – The President of Somaliland, Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi Cirro, has confirmed that his recent trip to Kenya was a success, discussing the positive outcomes of his visit…