News Is Mogadishu Ready for One-Person, One-Vote Elections? Feb 3, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – The National Independent Electoral Commission and Boundaries (NIECB) has conducted an inspection of several polling stations in preparation for the highly anticipated one-person, one-vote local council elections.…
News Abdirahman Abdishakur Accuses the Somali Government and Puntland Administration Feb 3, 2025@zamzam_daqare Mogadishu, Somalia – The leader of the opposition Wadajir Party, Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, has strongly criticized the Federal Government of Somalia and the Puntland State Government, accusing them of…
News Massive Fire Destroys Hargeisa’s Second-Largest Market Feb 3, 2025By Sayyid Omar, @SayyidOmer Hargeisa, Somaliland – A massive fire broke out late last night at Idaacadda Market, Hargeisa’s second-largest market, causing extensive financial losses. The fire, which raged for…
News Somaliland Introduces New Sales Tax Feb 3, 2025The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has officially enacted a sales tax, marking a significant move to strengthen its economic structure. This new measure, expected to impact businesses, corporations, and consumers…
News UN Engages Somalia’s Government and Opposition to Discuss Election Solutions Feb 1, 2025The electoral process in Somalia is at a sensitive stage. Will it be free and fair, or is the government attempting to maintain power? Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed calls…
News President Cirro Announces a 50% Salary Increase for Somaliland Forces Jan 23, 2025Hargeisa, January 25, 2025 — The President of Somaliland, Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi (Cirro), has officially announced a 50% salary increase for the Somaliland armed forces, fulfilling one of his campaign…
News President Hassan Sheikh Makes Official Visit to Cairo Jan 23, 2025Cairo, January 24, 2025 — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, made an official visit to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, last night, according to…
News President Hassan Sheikh Receives African Leadership Award in Davos Jan 22, 2025Davos, Switzerland – Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was honored last night with the African Leadership Award, presented by Africa House during a well-organized event in Davos. About Africa House…
News TikTok Banned in U.S. After Supreme Court Ruling Jan 19, 2025The U.S. Supreme Court has endorsed a law imposing a temporary suspension of TikTok operations in the United States, with the decision taking effect on January 19. This action follows…
News Somalia’s Puntland Forces Kill 20 ISIS Terrorists, Including Foreigners Jan 14, 2025MOGADISHU, Somalia – Puntland security forces in Somalia’s semiautonomous state have carried out a significant operation against ISIS (Daesh) militants, eliminating 20 terrorists, including foreign nationals, according to the state…