Soon after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy departed the presidential palace in Mogadishu, it was struck by a bomb blast. Eyewitnesses reported that the explosion may have caused up to three fatalities, though official casualty figures have not been released. Government sources confirmed that the president was unharmed and continued his journey to Middle Shabelle […]

Somali security forces successfully ended a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab militants at the Cairo Hotel in Beledweyne, a central city 335 km north of Mogadishu, leaving an undisclosed number of casualties, including all six attackers, officials confirmed. Deadly Attack on Strategic City The attack began Tuesday with a car bomb explosion at the hotel, which […]

A car bomb exploded at the Cairo Hotel in the central Somali town of Beledweyne on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least six people, including two prominent traditional elders, according to witnesses. The blast targeted the Cairo Hotel, which houses traditional leaders and military officers currently involved in coordinating the government’s offensive against […]

The Somali government announced on Thursday that more than 130 members of the jihadist group Al Shabab were killed in a military operation conducted by the Somali army in collaboration with local militias in the central region of the country. According to a statement released by the Somali Ministry of Information and reported by local […]

Hundreds of Somalis gathered at the Peace Garden in Mogadishu to express their support for the Palestinian people, in a powerful demonstration that underscores the growing regional opposition to recent policies affecting Gaza. Waving Palestinian flags and holding banners with slogans such as “Gaza is not for sale” and “Somalis stand with Palestine,” the participants […]

The United Nations (UN) warned on Monday that approximately 5.98 million people will require humanitarian assistance in Somalia during 2025 due to insecurity and climate-related phenomena. Related:Cuba Joins Legal Fight Against Israel for Genocide in Gaza Although this figure is lower than the 6.9 million reported in 2024, the organization estimates that around 3.5 million […]

The UNTMIS was established following the UN Security Council’s adoption of resolution 2753 (2024) on Wednesday, which was in line with the request of the Somali government. On Friday, the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations in the country, succeeding the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), a UN official said. […]

The training gathered representatives from Somalia’s government and federal states, showcasing a unified national approach to managing explosive hazards across the country. On Wednesday, the Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA) launched a three-day capacity-building training, focusing on enhanced administration and human resource management to strengthen its fight against explosive devices. Related:Somalia: Mental Health Problems Due […]

El-Khidir Daloum, WFP’s representative and country director in Somalia, said the country is continuously at a crossroads, where communities face climate shocks, risking both lives and livelihoods before beginning the long process of recovery On Wednesday, the United Nations agencies expressed commitment to helping Somalia increase investments to boost food production as the country marked […]

The conference brought together international investors, the business community, donors, and agricultural experts who are exploring sustainable agri-investment opportunities and fostering robust partnerships. On Tuesday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the First International Conference on Agri-Value Chain Investments in the country to help boost the agricultural sector, the backbone of the economy. Related:Warn of […]