News Somalia Joins UNSC While Hosting UN Mission Jan 2, 2025Somalia officially assumes its non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2025-2026 term, marking its return to this critical global platform after 54 years. This milestone…
News Somalia Temporarily Suspends Passport Information Modification Services Jan 1, 2025The Immigration and Citizenship Authority of Somalia has announced a temporary suspension of specific passport-related services. Effective January 1 through March 31, 2025, the suspension covers modifications to passport information…
News Deadly Car Accident Claims Three Lives Near Hargeisa Jan 1, 2025Hargeisa, Somaliland – A tragic car accident claimed the lives of three family members and left two others critically injured in the final hours of 2024. The accident occurred on December…
News President of Galmudug Lays Foundation Stone for New Ministry of Interior Headquarters Jan 1, 2025Dhusamareb, Galmudug State, Somalia – President Ahmed Abdi Karie of the Galmudug State Government has laid the foundation stone for a new building that will serve as the headquarters for the…
News Somalia’s Fragile Security: Looted Weapons Heighten Clan Tensions in Galmudug Jan 1, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – January 2025: A damning new report from the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies has cast a spotlight on the challenges of managing Somalia’s security following the looting…
News Puntland Claims Elimination of Eight ISIS Militants Dec 31, 2024Puntland, Somalia – Authorities in Puntland announced today the killing of eight foreign fighters affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) during an early morning attack on security forces stationed in Dharjale,…
News UK Pledges £5M to Aid Somalia’s Drought-Stricken Communities Dec 31, 2024The UK government has pledged £5 million in humanitarian aid to Somalia, addressing the country’s worsening drought crisis. The announcement follows a critical report by the Somalia Disaster Management Agency…
News UK Announces £61 Million Aid Package to Tackle Global Crises Dec 31, 2024The UK government has unveiled a £61 million humanitarian aid package to provide critical support to vulnerable populations across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Announced by Minister for Development…
News Banadir Regional Administration Approves $101 Million Budget for 2025 Dec 30, 2024Mogadishu, Somalia – December 30, 2024: The Banadir Regional Administration, together with the Municipality of Mogadishu, today approved a $101 million budget for 2025. With the theme “Green City, Peaceful City,…
News Hirshabelle Approves $33.5M Budget for 2025 Dec 30, 2024Bal’ad, October 24, 2024 – In a historic milestone for Hirshabelle State, the Council of Ministers has approved its first-ever budget for the fiscal year 2025, totaling $33,557,830.37. The decision was…
