News Rotana Launches Somalia’s First Luxury Hotel in Mogadishu Dec 28, 2024Rotana has revealed plans for Mogadishu Rotana, set to be the first luxury hotel in the country. The five-star property, a collaboration with local conglomerate Riverside Holding, is scheduled for completion…
News Somali National Army Neutralizes Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Targeted Operation Dec 26, 2024In a significant counterterrorism operation, the Somali National Army (SNA), with the backing of international allies, has eliminated a senior Al-Shabaab commander, Mohamed Mire Jama, also known as Abuu Cabdirahmaan.…
News Deadly Clashes Rock Ethiopia’s Somali Region Dec 25, 2024Daawley, Ethiopia – Violent clashes broke out early Wednesday in the Daawley area of Ethiopia’s Somali Region, with reports of multiple casualties and escalating tensions. The conflict, involving regional security forces…
News Features Somalia on the Brink: Report Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent Political Collapse Dec 25, 2024MOGADISHU— A scathing new report from the Heritage Institute warns that Somalia’s fragile federal system is at risk of unraveling due to escalating political divisions, entrenched corruption, and faltering efforts to…
News Hassan in Asmara: Somalia at a Crossroads Between Eritrea and Ethiopia Dec 25, 2024Asmara, Eritrea – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Asmara for a two-day official visit to meet with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. The visit comes at a critical juncture…
News Somalia: Plane Hijacking Claims Fuel FGS-Jubaland Tensions Dec 25, 2024By: Aisha Elmi Mogadishu/Kismayo – A dramatic dispute has erupted between the Somali Federal Government and Jubaland State over allegations of a “hijacking” involving a commercial aircraft at Kismayo Airport. The…
News Eritrea Reconsiders Ties with Somalia Following Ethiopia Agreement Dec 25, 2024By Zamzam Osman Asmara, Eritrea – Eritrea has expressed significant concerns regarding the recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, signed in Ankara on December 11. The agreement has prompted Eritrea to…
News Somalia Condemns Ethiopian Attack on Doolow Dec 24, 2024The Federal Government of Somalia has strongly condemned an attack carried out by Ethiopian forces on Somali military positions in the town of Doolow, Gedo region. The incident occurred at…
News Somali Women Take Back Their Ministry! Dec 22, 2024By Zamzam Osman Somalia’s Prime Minister has restored female leadership at the Ministry for Women Affairs, a move widely regarded as a response to recent controversies. Khadija Almakhzoumi, a seasoned…
News Somali President Fires Petroleum Minister in Major Inner Circle Shake-Up Dec 22, 2024By Sayyid Omar In a move that has sent shockwaves through Somalia’s political landscape, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s close ally, Petroleum Minister Abdirizak Mohamed, has been dismissed from his position.…
