News Five Al-Shabaab Inmates Killed Inside Central Prison: Officials Jul 13, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somalia’s Custodial Corps Command on Saturday revealed that the forces killed five Al-Shabaab inmates who attempted to fight with forces guarding the central Prison of Mogadishu. The Command also displayed…
News Somaliland, Kenya Electoral Commissions Share Experiences Ahead of November Elections Jul 12, 2024Nairobi(Mogadishu24)-The Somaliland National Electoral Commission (SLNEC) met with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya (IEBC) in Nairobi to exchange knowledge and experiences on electoral processes. This collaboration aims…
News President Mohamud Leads National Effort to Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Jul 12, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a meeting of the National Committee to combat money laundering and prevent terrorist financing at the National Security Office of the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu.…
News President Mohamud Opens Crucial 5th Session of Somali Parliament Amid Controversy Jul 12, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-On Saturday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially inaugurated the 5th Session of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, marking the beginning of a crucial and contentious period in Somali legislative history.…
News UN Envoy Meets Somali Speaker Amid Parliamentary Quorum Crisis Jul 12, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Acting UN Special Representative James Swan on Thursday held meeting with the Speaker of the House of the People, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, to discuss critical legislative and constitutional…
News U.S. Ambassador Visits Hargeisa to Promote Dialogue, Regional Security Jul 12, 2024Hargeysa(Mogadishu24)-U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley visited Hargeisa, Somaliland, for significant discussions aimed at fostering dialogue and enhancing regional security. During his visit, Ambassador Riley met with Somaliland President…
News Ethiopia, EU Discuss Peace Efforts in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan Jul 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taye Atske-Selassie, on Wednesday welcomed Dr. Annette Weber, the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa and had discussions focused on peace and…
News Central Bank of Somalia Warns Public Against Use of Cryptocurrencies Jul 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Central Bank of Somalia has issued a stern warning to the public against the use of virtual assets such as bitcoins and stable-coins. In an official statement, the bank…
News Somali Parliament Session Postponed Due to Lack of Quorum Jul 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Speaker of the Parliament, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur, confirmed the postponement of the lower House of Parliament sessions due to a lack of quorum. The Speaker expressed frustration, stating,…
News At least five Civilians killed, 12 others injured in lower Shabele region Jul 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-At least five civilians of a single family were killed and 12 others injured after heavy fighting between the Somali National Army and Al-Shabaab militants at an area close to…