News Somalia’s Fragile Security: Looted Weapons Heighten Clan Tensions in Galmudug Jan 1, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – January 2025: A damning new report from the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies has cast a spotlight on the challenges of managing Somalia’s security following the looting…
Opinion US Grants $29M to Tackle Hunger and Build Resilience in Somalia Dec 31, 2024The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced an additional $29 million in funding aimed at building resilience and improving food security for the nation’s most vulnerable populations.…
News UK Announces £61 Million Aid Package to Tackle Global Crises Dec 31, 2024The 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…
News Banadir Regional Administration Approves $101 Million Budget for 2025 Dec 30, 2024Mogadishu, 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,…
News Hirshabelle Approves $33.5M Budget for 2025 Dec 30, 2024Bal’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…
News Somali President Praises US-SNA Joint Operation Eliminating Al-Shabaab Leader Dec 30, 2024Mogadishu – 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…
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 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…
