EU to Pledge $60 Million to AU Mission in Somalia Amid Gulf Shift in Support

EU to Pledge $60 Million to AU Mission in Somalia Amid Gulf Shift in Support BRUSSELS/MOGADISHU — The European Union is expected to officially allocate $60 million in January 2026 to support the African Union’s mission in Somalia (AUSSOM),...

Somalia’s Cabinet Approves Three Education and Research Agreements

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved three memorandum of understandings (MoUs) related to education and research, during their weekly meeting. The agreements, submitted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher...

Somalia denies secret deportation deal with Sweden amid growing diplomatic tensions

Somalia has rejected reports claiming it entered into a covert agreement with Sweden to receive Somali nationals facing deportation, calling the allegations politically motivated. “The Federal Government of Somalia has no secret or conditional...

Political tensions rise between federal government and Jubbaland after failed talks

KISMAYO, Somalia, Oct 9, 2025 – Political tensions between Somalia’s Federal Government and the Jubbaland regional administration led by Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe” have once again escalated following the collapse of recent reconciliation talks...

Somalia to add Swahili to its national curriculum

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addresses the media inside his office in Mogadishu, Somalia February 21, 2024. REUTERS/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced a plan to introduce the Swahili...

Ethiopia’s Nile dam is a project that won't hurt anyone, says Somali President

Ethiopia’s Nile dam is a project that won't hurt anyone, says Somali President MOGADISHU — Somali President Sheikh Hassan Mohammed described Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam as a “great project” that will serve as a vital source of power for the...

China sends new navy fleet on escort mission in Gulf of Aden, waters near Somalia

QINGDAO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- A new fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy set sail from a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Saturday to take over an escort mission from the previous fleet in the Gulf of Aden...

Somalia welcomes UN rights council decision restoring full national control over human rights affairs

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has welcomed a resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that restores the country’s full ownership and independent management of its national and international human...

Health minister meets with Muslim counterparts over cooperation

Ammon News - Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Badour held a series of bilateral meetings with a number of his Muslim counterparts, while chairing the Conference of Health Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by Jordan,...

Somalia Rejects Claims of Secret Deal with Sweden Over Deportation and Aid

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Somali government issued a strong rebuttal to allegations of a covert agreement with Sweden involving the deportation of Somali nationals in exchange for development aid. The statement, released by the office of...

World facing rising tide of acute hunger: WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday warned that six of its most critical humanitarian operations are facing severe pipeline breaks by year end, putting more lives at risk, as global humanitarian funding dries up. Without...

Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties

Somalia will begin preparations to boost teaching of the Swahili language in schools and universities, its president says. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the announcement on Tuesday at an East African Community (EAC) summit, saying Swahili...

Somalia to Introduce Swahili in School and University Curricula in Push for Regional Integration

MOGADISHU, Oct 8, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday announced an urgent plan to introduce Swahili into the national curriculum of schools and universities, as part of Somalia’s broader efforts to strengthen cultural,...

Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties

Somalia is to introduce Swahili, the lingua franca of East Africa, to its national curriculum, the president has announced. English is used as the language of instruction for most subjects nationwide at secondary schools, with Arabic the only...

Algeria blank Somalia to qualify for World Cup

* Algeria are fourth African country to book finals berth * Mohamed Amoura scores twice in win over Somalia * Uganda strengthen chance of finishing second in group CAPE TOWN: Algeria added their name to the list of World Cup qualifiers on...

Somalia to Add Swahili to School Curriculum in Push for East African Integration

Ex-Jubaland Minister Says Somali Government Defeated in Lower Juba, Calls for New Administration in Gedo BELED-HAWA, Somalia – Former Jubaland Security Minister Cabdirashiid Janan, currently in the Gedo region’s Beled-Hawo district, has declared...

WFP warns global aid cuts threaten 13.7 million with hunger

The World Food Programme warns that drastic US aid cuts and a global funding collapse could push nearly 14 million people in six countries to the brink of famine. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday that nearly 14...

U.S. Drops Out of Top 10 List of Most Powerful Passports for First Time. Here’s Why

A decade ago, the United States passport was seen as the most powerful in the world by the Henley Passport Index, which ranks nations based on the number of destinations a traveler can visit without needing a visa. In 2025, however, the U.S....

Somalia Regains Control Over Human Rights File After UN Vote

GENEVA, Switzerland – The United Nations Human Rights Council has officially endorsed a resolution allowing Somalia to resume full national oversight of its human rights responsibilities, ending over three decades of international monitoring since...

Somalia: Police in Dhoobley Seize 119 Bottles of Alcohol, Arrest Suspect in Anti-Narcotics Operation

DHOOBLEY, Somalia – Police in the southern Somali town of Dhoobley on Wednesday seized 119 bottles of illicit alcohol and arrested a suspect during a targeted security operation aimed at curbing the trafficking of narcotics and other illegal...