SOMALIA: Somalia will add Swahili, the common language of East Africa, to its national curriculum, according to an announcement from the president. Currently, English is the main language used for teaching most subjects in secondary schools across the country, and Arabic is the only other required second language. However, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated that [...]

SOMALIA: Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the former president of Somalia and an opposition leader, has claimed that the current government is allowing Al-Shabaab to regain power by focusing on controversial land sales instead of national security. He stated that the militant group is quickly gaining ground while the government deals with what he calls illegal transfers [...]

SOMALIA: In a rare joint statement, three former presidents of Somalia urged an immediate stop to the sale of public land and called for housing for thousands of displaced people after a recent surge in evictions. The leaders strongly criticized the government's management of public land deals, claiming there is no transparency and that legal [...]

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 [...]