New Somali prime minister appointed
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed a new prime minister. Hamza Abdi Barre, who is a member of parliament for President Hassan Sheikh’s party, will take on the role.…
Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new president
Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and incumbent leader Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, attended a voting session for the presidential election at the Halane military camp, which is protected by African Union…
Curfew imposed on Somalia presidential polls venue
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) has imposed a curfew on the Afisyoni air force hangar in the capital, Mogadishu, and the surrounding areas ahead of the presidential…
Probably the most deadly attacks on the African Union Mission in Somalia
The Islamist militant group al-Shabab says it has carried out what may prove to be one of its most deadly attacks on the African Union Mission in Somalia. However, the…
Villa Somalia Sought to Prevent Somaliland Delegation’s Visit to the United States
According to diplomatic sources briefed on the matter, Somalia’s President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has sought Qatar’s help in convincing the United States Department of State to deny visas to the…
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Scrambling for ports on the Horn of Africa
In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Djibouti men and women dance during the opening ceremony of Dubai-based port operator DP World’s Doraleh container terminal in Djibouti port. (AP Photo/Adam…
BREAKING NEWS: ICJ rules overwhelmingly in Somalia’s favor in landmark maritime dispute
The UN’s top court has ruled largely in favor of Somalia in its long-running dispute with Kenya over its maritime border. Kenya previously accused the International Court of Justice of…
Somalia opens oxygen plant vital in Covid fight
Somalia’s first large-scale factory producing much-needed medical oxygen has been opened in the capital, Mogadishu. The plant, which is at the city’s main child and maternal health hospital, was made…
Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years
The theatre was built in 1967 as a gift from China’s then leader Mao Zedong Somalia has hosted its first public film screening in 30 years – raising hopes of…
US calls on Somali president and PM to resolve row
President Mohamed Farmajo and Prime Minister Hussein Roble have not been in agreement over key appointments The United States has urged Somalia’s president and prime minister to resolve their differences…
Somalia sets up national payments system as it rebuilds country
Somalia has been through decades of political and economic turmoil [File: AFP/Getty Images] Somalia is struggling to rebuild after 20 years of civil war and is still battling an insurgency…
Somalia presidential contest shapes up as election date fixed | 10th October
Somalia will finally elect a President on October 10, according to a definitive calendar released this week by the National Consultative Council, chaired by Prime Minister Hussein Roble. It has…
Turkey in talks over Somalia space station and missions to the Moon
Turkey is in talks with three countries as it seeks help in developing a space port in Somalia and a rocket to carry out lunar landings, according to the head…
Somalia averts crisis as leaders agree to elections
President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, left, attends a special assembly about his presidential term in Mogadishu on May 1. (AFP/Getty Images) Somalia’s federal government and leaders of most of its regional…
Kenya’s Airways to start direct flights to Somaliland while banning to Somalia
Kenya’s airways plans to start direct flights from Nairobi to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland May 28. Kenya and Somaliland reached the first historic bilateral agreement at the end of…
