Somalia: Killings, corruption and censorship besiege media freedom
A surge in violent attacks, threats, harassment and intimidation of media workers is entrenching Somalia as one of the most dangerous places in the...
At least 3 killed, 4 injured in Somalia suicide bombing
A suicide car bomb blast targeted a security check point in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu Monday, leaving at least three people dead, four others wounded,...
H.E President Farmaajo And H.E President Kenyatta Normalize Somalia-Kenya Realtions
Nairobi, Nov. 13, 2019: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo today held productive talks with his host,...
“America is home”: How Trump’s immigration policies are upending Somali lives in the US
Maruf Sharif was shackled in the plane, which was flying him over the Atlantic Ocean to a country he hadn’t seen for almost three...
International Partners call for calm and restraint in Garowe
International partners* are concerned about the violence in Garowe and its impact on civilians.
The partners call for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and a return...
The Somali political oppositions must heed the Strong Winds of the country’s Political Changes
The Somali political opposition must align itself with the prevailing winds of the country's political changes, echoing Charles Darwin's famous quote: "It is not...
Statement on fostering consensus and reconciliation
Somalia’s international partners (listed below) welcome the proposal by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed ‘Farmajo’ on 14 June to convene a meeting between the Federal Government of...
AMISOM deploys 15 military officers to enhance security in Somalia
MOGADISHU, May 9 (Xinhua) — The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said Thursday it has completed a five-day induction training of 15 military...
Ethiopia installs new PM amid hopes he can stop protests
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Young and outspoken Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in Monday as Ethiopia’s prime minister, amid hopes he will be able...
US Strikes in Somalia Nearly on Par with Strikes in Iraq, Syria
The pace of U.S. military strikes against al-Qaida affiliate al-Shabab in Somalia this year is nearly on par with the number of strikes against...