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AUSSOM future talks across Mogadishu, Addis Ababa and Kampala to tackle funding gap and new plans

Talks are currently taking place in Somalia’s capital Muqdisho, Addis Ababa, and Kampala to discuss the future of AUSSOM with all discussions reportedly centered on addressing the funding shortfall left by the United States and…

Extra 5 days added to Galmudug election, now set for the 30th

The Independent National Electoral Commission announced that an additional five days have been added to the Galmudug State election, which had been originally scheduled for the 25th of this month. The commission said the election…

Turkey to continue supporting Somalia’s Security under extended mandate

The Turkish parliament has approved a two-year extension to the ongoing deployment of Turkish forces in the federal Government of Somalia, signaling that Ankara will continue supporting Somalia’s security institutions. The decision will take effect…

Turkey-Mediated talks resume tomorrow in Mogadishu as Somalia seeks agreement on election process

In the Somali capital, Mogadishu, a new round of talks is set to begin tomorrow, Monday, the 20th of this month, between the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition , with Turkey serving as…

Somalia’s Interior Ministry calls for calm amid rising Community tensions in Lower Shabelle

Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation has appealed for calm and restraint amid rising tensions in parts of the Lower Shabelle region, warning against actions that could fuel conflict and undermine national stability.…

Somalia Government, opposition set to resume election talks in Mogadishu

Somalia’s federal government and opposition groups are set to resume political dialogue in Mogadishu this week as negotiations continue over the country’s electoral framework ahead of the 2026 elections. The talks, scheduled for Monday, July…

President Ruto’s official State House website hacked, hackers demand Ksh.41 million

The official State House website was allegedly hacked, with the homepage defaced and replaced by messages targeting President William Ruto. The hackers are demanding a ransom in Bitcoin equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million. The website,…

When Cash Failed, Connection Became Currency

How mobile money helped Somalia rebuild everyday financial trust, access, and resilience In 1991, Somalia’s central government collapsed. Public institutions weakened, national infrastructure was severely damaged, the formal banking system struggled, and confidence in national…

FIFA Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan receives hero’s welcome in Jigjiga

FIFA-listed referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has arrived in Jigjiga, the city of the Somali Regional State, where he was met with a warm and enthusiastic reception. People who gathered to welcome praised him, chanted and…

At least 11 people killed, 8 hurt in ‘devastating’ wildfire in Spain

A huge wildfire raging in southern Spain killed at least 11 people with another 19 unaccounted for, authorities said Friday as more than 700 firefighters and troops, nearly 200 firetrucks and 16 aircraft battled the…