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…
Burundi Declines Participation in African Union Mission in Somalia Over Disagreement
By Zamzam Osman Burundi has announced its decision not to participate in the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement with Somalia regarding…
Killing of Seven Soldiers in Central Somalia Highlights Escalating Clan Conflicts
In a tragic incident that underscores the growing security challenges in Somalia, seven soldiers from the Somali National Army (SNA) were killed in an ambush in El baraf town in the Middle Shabelle region, about…
UN Approves New African Mission for Somalia’s Security, Excluding Ethiopian Forces
The United Nations Security Council has approved the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking a historic shift in Somalia’s security landscape. Set to replace the African…
Rotana Launches Somalia’s First Luxury Hotel in Mogadishu
Rotana 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…