SOMALIA: Somalia and Kuwait have signed multiple agreements to strengthen their bilateral relationship. The pacts focus on enhancing cooperation in diplomatic, political, and training sectors. This move marks a significant step toward deeper mutual engagement. Both nations aim to foster stability and shared development goals. The agreements reflect a commitment to long-term partnership and mutual [...]

SOMALIA: Every night, a hidden crisis occurs in the heart of Somalia. In Garowe, groups of street-connected children, both girls and boys, gather in roadside booths, marketplaces, and empty buildings to find safety and shelter as they try to survive. These kids, some as young as ten, have been pushed aside by poverty, displacement, and [...]

SOMALIA: Ethiopian soldiers, who are backing the Jubaland regional forces, carried out a strong attack on a base of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in the border town of Dolow on Sunday. This happened just hours after a stressful diplomatic meeting between leaders from Somalia and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The peace efforts, [...]

Somalia: Puntland officials have accused the Federal Government of Somalia of mobilizing clan militias aligned with Makhir State to launch attacks on Dhahar town, as fighting continues in the Sanaag region. Puntland condemned the federal government's alleged actions, claiming they are exacerbating violence and instability in the region. The regional administration asserts that this move [...]

Somalia: On Monday, Al-Shabaab militants took control of the strategic town of Moqokori in central Somalia after fierce battles with government forces and allied clan militias. Located in the Hiran region of Hirshabelle state, Moqokori was one of the first towns liberated by Somali forces during a significant offensive that began in the summer of [...]

Somalia: Somalia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on July 1, 1960, along with the unification of its northern and southern regions. This celebration occurs against the backdrop of a 34-year conflict and ongoing political divisions that hinder national unity. In the capital, Mogadishu, major streets were closed to traffic, and security measures were [...]

Somalia: Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally introduced the Centennial Vision 2060, a comprehensive national development strategy designed to transform the nation into a peaceful, inclusive, and economically competitive entity by the year 2060. President Mohamud highlighted that Somalia aims to rival its East African neighbors not through military strength, but by prioritizing economic [...]

Somalia: A suicide car bomb attack aimed at a convoy near Afgoye town in the Lower Shabelle region resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Ugandan peacekeepers and six Somali soldiers as they initiated an offensive to reclaim important towns from Al-Shabaab. However, their attempts were met with strong resistance from the militants. Additionally, [...]

Somalia: The Somali government has escalated its aggressive efforts to register voters for a disputed unilateral election, forcibly detaining civilians at bus stations, markets, and public areas in the capital. This has sparked widespread outrage, with videos of destroyed voter IDs being shared on social media as a form of protest. Previously, authorities closed schools [...]