News From Mogadishu to California: Somalia Extends Solidarity Amid Shared Climate Battles Jan 14, 2025
News Kenyan President Ruto Meets Somali President Hassan in Beijing for AU Leadership Talks Sep 5, 2024Beijing(Mogadishu24)-Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the sidelines of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. The discussion focused on strengthening…
News Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility for Mortar Attacks on Mogadishu’s International Airport Sep 5, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Al-Shabaab militants have on Thursday claimed responsibility for mortar attacks targeting Mogadishu’s International Airport and the well-fortified Halane Green Zone, home to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS),…
News Cholera Outbreak Devastates Somalia as WHO Reports Surge in Cases and Deaths Sep 5, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somalia is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, with a significant increase in cases and deaths reported in 2023, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report. The country,…
News Somalia Removes Sales Tax on Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Services Sep 5, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Federal Government of Somalia has officially repealed the 5% sales tax on healthcare services and pharmaceuticals in Mogadishu, following significant public concern over the economic burden on patients. The…
News Joint forces kill 19 Al-Shabaab militants in south-central Somalia Sep 4, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somali National Army backed by International partners killed 19 Al-Shabaab militants after conducting joint operation at border areas between middle Shabelle and Galgudud regions in south-central parts of the country.…
News Djibouti Eyes Role as Regional Financial Hub After High-Level Talks in China Sep 4, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Djibouti’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Ilyas M. Dawaleh, engaged in crucial discussions with the Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China, the Managing Director of CIPS, and senior…
News EU Pledges Continued Support for Somalia’s Security Amid Rising Tensions with Ethiopia Sep 4, 2024Beijing(Mogadishu24)-High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, spoke with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is attending the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)…
News Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Arrives in Beijing for China-Africa Summit Sep 3, 2024Beijing(Mogadishu24)-Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has on Tuesday arrived in Beijing to participate in the China-Africa Summit, hosted by the People’s Republic of China. The summit is expected to focus…
News Brawl Erupts in Somaliland’s Parliament Over MP Impeachment Motion Sep 3, 2024Hargeysa(Mogadishu24)-A chaotic scene unfolded in Somaliland’s Parliament as members engaged in physical altercations during a session on a motion of impeachment against MP Mohamed Abib, who was arrested yesterday. Video…
News Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Asmara Amid Eritrean Civil Aviation Decision Sep 3, 2024Addis Ababa(Mogadishu24)-Ethiopian Airlines announced the suspension of its flights to Asmara, effective September 3, 2024, citing “very difficult operating conditions” in Eritrea that are beyond its control. This decision follows…
