UK Pledges £5M to Aid Somalia’s Drought-Stricken Communities
The 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…
UK Announces £61 Million Aid Package to Tackle Global Crises
The 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…
Banadir Regional Administration Approves $101 Million Budget for 2025
Mogadishu, 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,…
Hirshabelle Approves $33.5M Budget for 2025
Bal’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…
Somali President Praises US-SNA Joint Operation Eliminating Al-Shabaab Leader
Mogadishu – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has lauded the Somali National Army (SNA) and U.S. forces for their successful joint operation that eliminated Mohamed Mire Jama, also known as…
First Islamic University Launched in Jigjiga Today
The Somali Regional State of Ethiopia (DDS) officially inaugurated its first Islamic university in Jigjiga today. This institution, dedicated exclusively to Islamic studies, represents a significant advancement in the region’s…
Banaadir’s Youth: The Untapped Power Behind Somalia’s Future
Mogadishu, Somalia — December 30, 2024, A new study from the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) has shed light on an often-overlooked truth: Banaadir’s youth are not just the…
Ethiopia FM Visits Djibouti to Boost Economic Ties
Djibouti City, December 29, 2024 – Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, arrived in Djibouti on an official visit, underscoring the close relationship between the two neighboring countries. Dr.…
Somalia, Djibouti Leaders Meet as AUSOM Faces Challenges
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh met today in Djibouti to discuss Somalia’s transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the…
Former Presidents Blame Government for Failing to Stop Clan Clashes
Former Somali presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed have expressed deep concern over the government’s perceived irresponsibility in addressing the surge in clan clashes, which have erupted in…