News First Islamic University Launched in Jigjiga Today Dec 30, 2024The 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…
News Features Banaadir’s Youth: The Untapped Power Behind Somalia’s Future Dec 30, 2024Mogadishu, 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…
News Somalia, Djibouti Leaders Meet as AUSOM Faces Challenges Dec 29, 2024Somali 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…
News Former Presidents Blame Government for Failing to Stop Clan Clashes Dec 29, 2024Former 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…
News Burundi Declines Participation in African Union Mission in Somalia Over Disagreement Dec 29, 2024By 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…
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 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 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…
