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Former Al-Shabab Commander named deputy religion minister

Mukhtar Robow was given the post of religious affairs minister, the government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Tuesday.

By Associated Press 8 days ago

Former Al-Shabab Commander named deputy religion minister

Somalia's charm offensive fuels talk of admission to EAC

Somalia's charm offensive fuels talk of admission to EAC

By Brian George 18 days ago

Somalia miraa deal stimulates man who lost Sh450,000 a month

Somalia miraa deal stimulates man who lost Sh450,000 a month

By Phares Mutembei 22 days ago

Kenya, Somalia renew ties after Mohamud's election

Kenya, Somalia renew ties after Mohamud's election

By Oscar Obonyo 24 days ago

UK police open inquiry into Farah trafficking revelations

Farah previously said he moved to Britain with his parents as a refugee from Somalia. But in the documentary, he said his parents never came to the U.K.

By AP 24 days ago

UK police open inquiry into Farah trafficking revelations

Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia

Farah was born in present-day Somaliland, a territory by the Gulf of Aden that has asserted independence from the Horn of Africa nation of Somalia.

By AP 24 days ago

Mo Farah's story draws horror, understanding in Somalia

Kenya to resume flights to Somalia, open border for trade

Kenya to resume flights to Mogadishu, Somalia, process visas within 10 days and open border between two countries for trade after successful bilateral talks.

By Betty Njeru 26 days ago

Kenya to resume flights to Somalia, open border for trade

Raila Odinga: Azimio government will reopen Kenya-Somalia border

Odinga who spoke during a rally at Habaswein in Wajir County yesterday also vowed to improve security since insecurity has been the major reason for underdevelopment in the region.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Raila Odinga: Azimio government will reopen Kenya-Somalia border

President Uhuru attends Somalia president's inauguration

Mohamud was elected in the just concluded presidential polls

By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago

President Uhuru attends Somalia president's inauguration

Somalia election: Kenya should not lower guard on security risks

Kenya has been the victim of Somali refugee influx, terror attacks, and maritime aggression. The ‘Careful Engagement’ approach is necessary to ensure peace in Eastern Africa.

By Macharia Munene 2 months ago

Somalia election: Kenya should not lower guard on security risks

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

The move follows the election of a new president on Sunday and a request from the Somali government early this month for a three-month extension in financial support.

By Reuters 2 months ago

IMF extends budget support for Somalia to August

Somalia President Mohamud has his work cut out at home and abroad

Having served as Somalia’s president between 2012 and 2017 when Farmaajo beat him to the tape in elections, Mohamud is no stranger to leadership. He has been there before.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Somalia President Mohamud has his work cut out at home and abroad

Ex-Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud wins presidency

Former Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the presidency again in voting by parliamentarians on Sunday in an airport hangar protected by blast walls.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Ex-Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud wins presidency

Old faces compete for presidency of turbulent Somalia

Two former presidents, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed (2009-2012) and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (2012-2017) are among the favourites.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Old faces compete for presidency of turbulent Somalia

Farmaajo stands on shaky ground as Somalia goes to the polls on Sunday

On Sunday, May 15, 2022, Somalia presidential elections will take place, as announced by the Presidential Election Committee.

By David Okwembah and Fowzia Mohamoud 2 months ago

Farmaajo stands on shaky ground as Somalia goes to the polls on Sunday

Somali lawmakers to choose country's new president on May 15

The selection of a president is a key step in establishing a new government, which must be in place by May 17 if Somalia is to continue receiving budget support from IMF.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Somali lawmakers to choose country's new president on May 15

Al Shabaab attacks African Union camp in Somalia, three killed

Al Shabaab frequently carries out bombings and gun attacks in Mogadishu and elsewhere as part of its war against the Horn of Africa

By Reuters 3 months ago

Al Shabaab attacks African Union camp in Somalia, three killed

Somalia parliament picks Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur as new speaker

The election of speakers in the parliament and senate is a key step in establishing the new government, which must be in place by May 17 if Somalia is to continue receiving budget support.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Somalia parliament picks Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur as new speaker

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.

By Mohamed Guleid 3 months ago

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.

By Mohamed Guleid 3 months ago

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

Somalia's intelligence agency warns of al Shabaab threat against top leaders

Intelligence warns al Shabaab group linked to al Qaeda plans to target Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Somalia's intelligence agency warns of al Shabaab threat against top leaders

Somalia’s Farmaajo faces tough battle to break jinx of one term

President Mohamed Farmaajo goes into this year’s election knowing that the country has a history of not having re-elected an incumbent since some...

By David Okwembah 4 months ago

Somalia’s Farmaajo faces tough battle to break jinx of one term

Somaliland push for recognition gains US lawmakers backing

Officials of the US Foreign Affairs Committee expressed their concern over the growing influence of China in the Horn of Africa.

By Jacob Ng'etich 4 months ago

Somaliland push for recognition gains US lawmakers backing

AMISOM meets Somalia’s top army officials ahead of exit

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is meeting top Somalia officials in Mogadishu to discuss modalities ahead of their exit.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

AMISOM meets Somalia’s top army officials ahead of exit

Open Somalia border now to boost trade

If people are allowed to cross freely into Somalia then this can also increase collectible revenue for KRA

By Mohamed Guleid 4 months ago

Open Somalia border now to boost trade

Security beefed up in exams centres along Somali border

The government has deployed helicopters to deliver KCPE papers along the country’s border centres in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties.

By Abdimalik Hajir 5 months ago

Security beefed up in exams centres along Somali border

Somali capital opens first horse riding stable in decades

The new stable has attracted dozens of young Somalis who have signed up for lessons and dream of racing in international competitions one day.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Somali capital opens first horse riding stable in decades

Why Kenyans should follow ongoing Somalia polls keenly

Somalia is at a critical juncture in its history. International partners are losing interest in the country.

By Abdirashid Hussein 5 months ago

Why Kenyans should follow ongoing Somalia polls keenly

Why Kenyans should follow ongoing elections in Somalia keenly

Somalia needs a visionary leader to make a paradigm shift toward sustainable peace and prosperity.

By Abdirashid Hussein 5 months ago

Why Kenyans should follow ongoing elections in Somalia keenly

Voting delays risk starving Somalia of budget funds, says IMF

Riven by civil war since 1991, Somalia has paid its bills since 2017 thanks to the IMF as it slowly rebuilds its institutions.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Voting delays risk starving Somalia of budget funds, says IMF

Somali doctors open war-scarred nation's only public blood bank

The bank, run by a team of 20 volunteer doctors, nurses, and lab technicians, delivers life-saving donations to most Mogadishu hospitals.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Somali doctors open war-scarred nation's only public blood bank

Five killed as gunfire, explosions rock Somali capital

State TV reported that five people, two of them children, were killed in two attacks.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Five killed as gunfire, explosions rock Somali capital

Terrorism suspect ‘planned trips to Somalia and DRC’

A terror suspect is said to have been planning to join jihadists in the Democratic Republic of Congo after training in Somalia.

By Kelvin Karani 5 months ago

Terrorism suspect ‘planned trips to Somalia and DRC’

Envoy eulogises former spy who ‘saved’ Museveni from execution

The role of late police officer James Wamalwa in shaping Uganda’s history could perhaps be better explained by the African Union envoy to Somalia

By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago

Envoy eulogises former spy who ‘saved’ Museveni from execution

Car bomb in Somali capital kills eight

It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the bombing.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Car bomb in Somali capital kills eight

Global community should now give rising Somaliland a leg-up

While our neighbours Somalia continue to be ravaged by instability, Somaliland has enjoyed peace and tranquillity devoid of insecurity.

By Bashe Omar Awil 7 months ago

Global community should now give rising Somaliland a leg-up

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