News Al-Shabaab gains control of a strategic location in Southwest State Jul 24, 2023Al-Shabaab militants have captured the strategic area of Goofgaduud-burey on Sunday afternoon after launching an offensive attack on the Somali National Army bases within the area. After a fierce battle,…
News Former State Minister Killed in Mogadishu Jul 24, 2023Al-Shabaab militants have on Sunday evening killed the former Hirshabelle State Minister of Agriculture, Hassan Ahmed Mudey, in Mogadishu’s Yaqshiid District. A group armed with pistols attacked the deceased in…
News Somalia Dismisses Claims of Negotiating with Kenya on Maritime Issue Jul 23, 2023Mogadishu(Mogadishu)-The Federal Government of Somalia has firmly dismissed any possibility of engaging in a dialogue with Kenya regarding the maritime dispute. This comes in response to statements made by Kenyan…
News Somalia Denies Diplomatic Relations with Iran Jul 23, 2023The Federal Government of Somalia has strongly confirmed that it maintains no diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran following reports of cooperation and parliamentary committee inquiry. Somalia’s Minister…
News Somaliland Parliament elects Faraton as the new Speaker Jul 23, 2023Hargeysa(Mogadishu24)-The Somaliland Members of Parliament have elected MP Yassin Haji Mohamud Faraton as the new Speaker of the Somaliland Parliament. Faratoon, a member of the ruling party, secured victory with…
News Al-Shabaab Lifts Land Blockade on Baidoa Jul 23, 2023Biadoa(Mogadishu24)-Al-Shabaab militants have lifted the land blockade on Baidoa, allowing trucks carrying goods to enter the city. This release followed negotiations between the traditional elders of the communities in Southwest…
News Somalia’s Ex-President Intervenes in Clan Clashes Jul 22, 2023Mogdishu(Mogadishu24)-Ex-Somali President, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has embarked on a peace mission campaign in the Middle Shabelle region, aiming to address the renewed clan clashes in Raaga-Ceelle and Adale districts.…
News Somaliland’s Representative Faces Sexual Harassment Accusations in Taiwan Jul 22, 2023Taipei(Mogadishu24)-Somaliland’s representative office in Taiwan is facing accusations of labour abuses and sexual harassment, as a former employee, referred to as Mrs. P to maintain her anonymity, made serious allegations…
News Somalia invests $220 million in green energy Jul 22, 2023Somalia’s energy and electricity sector is undergoing a huge transformation as BECO, the largest energy provider, signed a $220 million investment in green energy projects. BECO electricity company has played…
News Somalia, IGAD Strengthen Collaboration Jul 22, 2023Djibouti(Mogadishu24)-The Minister of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development of Somalia, Minister Mohamud Abdirahman Beenebene and the Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), held discussions on Friday, addressing critical…