Somalia PM Launches Reopening of 52 Roads in Mogadishu After Years of Security Closures

MOGADISHU, Oct 4, 2025 — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday launched a plan to reopen 52 key roads in the capital Mogadishu, which had been closed for up to 15 years due to persistent security threats. The move marks a...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

Ilhan Omar criticizes government shutdown and highlights healthcare funding in Minnesota

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently used her social media platform to comment on the federal government shutdown and to highlight her support for healthcare initiatives in her district.On...

Trump: Leaderless Democrats ‘Remind Me of Somalia’ as Pointless Shutdown Continues

President Donald Trump blasted Democrats on Tuesday over their government shutdown, stating their lack of leadership reminds him of Somalia. Trump took a dig at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democrats as they continue to keep the...

Nisa, International Partners Kill Seven Al-shabaab Militants In Middle

Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international partners, killed seven Al-Shabaab militants — including key leaders — during a counter-terrorism operation in Basra, Middle Shabelle region, on Monday...

Somalia health ministry concludes 2025 coordination meeting in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Oct 3, 2025 – Somalia’s Ministry of Health has concluded a two-day national health coordination meeting in Mogadishu, aimed at aligning plans and priorities for the country’s health sector in 2025. The meeting, attended by federal and...

Somali President: “Mogadishu is a historic hub of trade and connectivity”

Mogadishu, October 7, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday officially opened the East Africa Business Integration Forum in Mogadishu, marking the second time the capital has hosted the regional event aimed at deepening...

WFP: Aid cuts risk pushing 13.7m into extreme hunger

Thu Oct 16, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Thu Oct 16, 2025 12:00 AM AFP, Rome Thu Oct 16, 2025 12:00 AM Last update on: Thu Oct 16, 2025 12:00 AM The UN's World Food Programme yesterday warned that "staggering" cuts to its funding risked pushing...

Trump says Democrats ‘remind me of Somalia,’ asked African leader to take Ilhan Omar ‘back’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday compared the Democratic Party to an African country. The comments came as he said he asked a world leader to “take” Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, an immigrant from Somalia who is often the target of...

EACON 2025: Somalia’s Path to Regional Partnership and Progre

Somalia is now formally a member of the East African Community, a major step in the country's regional integration. The East African Community Conference (EACON 2025) hosted by Somalia was not merely a diplomatic event. To many Somalis, it was a...

Horn of Africa Alert: Is Pakistan's Naval 'Support' For Somalia Just Political Theatre?

Somalia’s new naval MoU with Pakistan raises questions as Islamabad’s fleet struggles with readiness, maintenance, and foreign dependency. Experts warn the deal may be symbolic, leaving Somali sailors reliant on inconsistent support.New Delhi: On...

U.S. drops out of world's most powerful passport top 10 list for the 1st time

What makes a passport “powerful”? Well, a clear measure is travel openness, the ability to slip into destinations around the world with a breezy wave of your passport, no visa required. The Henley Passport Index is one of several rankings...

Trump says Dems have no leader, remind him 'of Somalia'

"I’m getting calls from Democrats wanting to meet — I’ve never even heard their names before. They remind me of Somalia," Trump said. President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that the ongoing government shutdown, which began after Congress...

A red tie and laughs about annexation: How Canada’s prime minister is trying to get in Trump’s good graces

By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada wasn’t leaving anything to chance when he was packing for his visit to Washington this week — including, apparently, his neckwear. “I wore red for you,” he explained to US President...

UAE marks World Food Day with global food security initiatives

Abu Dhabi: World Food Day is observed every year on October 16, with the UAE reaffirming its global leadership in promoting food security, enhancing sustainable food supply chains, and combating hunger worldwide. The theme for this year’s World...

Somalia’s Fisheries Minister, World Bank Somalia Chief Discuss Strengthening Cooperation

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Aden, held a key meeting with the World Bank’s Country Manager for Somalia, Hideki Matsunaga, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the Ministry and the...

Swedish Defence Minister Arrives in Mogadishu for Official Visit

Mogadishu, Oct 7 — Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Omar Ali Abdi, and Deputy Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Maday Nuurey Ufurow, welcomed Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson and his delegation at Aden Adde International...

EACCON 2025 Summit Opens in Mogadishu to Boost East African Economic Cooperation

Mogadishu — The East African Community Cooperation Economic Conference (EACCON 2025) officially opened on Thursday in Mogadishu, with over 350 delegates from member states gathering to discuss regional economic integration and development. This...

13.7 mn people face severe hunger due to aid cuts: WFP

Almost 14 million people in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan risk severe hunger due to cuts in global humanitarian aid, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday. The WFP's...

Türkiye Bolsters Somalia’s Healthcare with Advanced ICU Equipment for Mogadishu Community Hospital

In a significant development aimed at bolstering healthcare infrastructure in Somalia, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Türkiye’s state aid agency, has successfully provided advanced intensive care equipment to the Community...