(MENAFN) Somalia strongly rejected allegations on Wednesday that it had struck a “secret deal” with Sweden involving conditional development aid linked to the deportation of Somali nationals. The prime minister’s office stated that “Somalia has no...
(MENAFN) Somalia on Wednesday strongly denied claims of a covert agreement with Sweden that allegedly tied development aid to the forced return of Somali nationals, calling the reports “false, misleading, and unfounded.” In a statement shared on...
(MENAFN) Somalia plans to add Swahili, the widely spoken language of East Africa, to its national education curriculum, the president announced. Currently, English serves as the primary language of instruction in secondary schools, while Arabic is...
(MENAFN) Somalia’s federal parliament formally approved the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Wednesday during a session held in Mogadishu. The meeting was overseen by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, Speaker of the Lower...
(MENAFN) Somalia extended its congratulations to China on Wednesday in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, reaffirming a commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation. In a statement from Mogadishu, Somali...
(MENAFN) Somalia is aiming to attract more foreign investment, with officials highlighting the country’s abundant resources and welcoming business environment. Mohamed Dubo, Director of the Somalia Investment Promotion Office (SOMINVEST),...
(MENAFN) As forensic science develops across Africa, leaders in Somalia and The Gambia view artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though success remains heavily dependent on training, resources, and international support....
(MENAFN) Somalia is aiming to attract more foreign investment, with officials highlighting the country’s abundant resources and welcoming business environment. Mohamed Dubo, Director of the Somalia Investment Promotion Office (SOMINVEST),...
(MENAFN) The Turkish conglomerate Albayrak is spearheading the modernization and daily management of Mogadishu Port, which serves as Somalia’s primary gateway for imports and its connection to international commerce. Ahmet Sami Isler, the...
(MENAFN) Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud underscored his nation’s readiness to act as a mediator in the ongoing discussions between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan concerning the regulation of Nile River resources. In a conversation with a news...
Every empire begins with a syllabus. Somalia’s new defence pact with Pakistan may read like administrative routine – a set of clauses about training, maintenance, and ‘capacity-building’. Yet beneath that official calm lies a quiet revolution in...
Somalia has requested an additional $40 million in financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help cushion the economy against the budgetary shortfalls caused by foreign aid cuts and to support the economic reform programme. The...
Mogadishu to Host Somali Success Forum Focused on Energy Transition MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s energy future will take center stage on Wednesday, 15th October, as Hormuud Telecom hosts the Somali Success Forum at the Jazeera Hotel in...
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Mohamed Aden Mohamed, held a high-level meeting on Monday with officials from the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), led by the organization’s Country Director for...
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Minister of Communications and Technology, Mohamed Adan Moalim (Somali), held a high-level meeting on Monday with a delegation from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), led by Ala’a Nemer, the UNOPS Country...
DOHA – Somalia’s Minister of Public Works, Dr. Elmi Mahmoud Nur, held a series of high-level meetings in Doha on Monday with key Qatari officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development and urban planning. In a...
MOGADISHU, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- A global maritime body on Tuesday urged foreign vessels to observe vigilance as they transit along the Somalia coastline and the Gulf of Aden despite a lull in piracy attacks in the third quarter of 2025. The latest...
Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia H E Hamza Abdi Barre met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia H E Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries.
Who is “Qoyane,” the Al-Shabaab commander killed by pro-government Macawisley militia in Somalia? MOGADISHU, Oct 14 – Armed men from the pro-government Macawisley clan militia killed Ali Ahmed Guure, known as “Qoyane,” a senior Al-Shabaab...
The Pakistan–Somalia defence arrangement exemplifies a new modality of influence projection, i.e. doctrinal outsourcing. It allows major powers to implant strategic thought systems without formal basing rights or direct agreements. For Somalia,...
