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Kenyan Abducted in Ethiopia Flown Back Home After Employer Pays Ksh2.5 Million Ransom.

A Kenyan man who was abducted from his workplace in Ethiopia on October 28 has been released after the kidnappers’ ransom demands were met. According to the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, the man, identified…

What Lessons Can Somalia Learn from Iraq’s Shared Journey Through Conflict and Recovery?

Baghdad, the capital of Iraq—a city that was once considered too dangerous to visit—is now hosting the Arab League Summit. Iraq, which has long struggled with war and political instability, aims to use this summit…

Hormuud’s New AI Assistant ‘Caaqil’ is Changing the Way Somalis Access Information

In a country where innovation often comes not from luxury but from necessity, Hormuud Telecom is once again making waves—this time with the launch of an artificial intelligence service that speaks directly to the people,…

POLICY BRIEF: NATIONAL ICT POLICY & STRATEGY 2019-2024

Somalia’s National ICT Policy and Strategy (2019-2024) established a solid basis for the country’s digital transformation, setting strategic goals aligned with broader development objectives. This policy initiated major improvements in ICT infrastructure and governance, paving…

Why South Korea wants a piece of Africa

South Korea is banking on its first summit with African leaders on Tuesday to raise its profile on the continent and boost economic ties, officials said ahead of the meeting in Seoul. But in an…

Dr. Ali Said Faqi: There are speculation that Somalia might withdraw AUC Chairperson’s race ,if it’s true it will be very unfortunate

The former speaker of the parliament of South West administration, and now a member of parliament of the lower house, Dr Ali Said Faqi said that there are speculations that the government of Somalia is…

Puntland President Said Deni Denounces Outcome Of National Consultative Council Meeting in Mogadishu

In a statement, Said Abdullahi Deni, President of the Puntland Regional Government, launched a scathing critique of the National Consultative Council meeting held in Mogadishu over the past few days. Deni described the meeting as…

Somaliland police arrest a driver who killed a nine year old child in a hit- and – run accident in Berbera

Somaliland security forces have carried out a tough operation that lasted for many hours and arrested a driver who committed a horrific act last night in the coastal city of Berbera in the same administration,…

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns as law and order collapses

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition…

Somalia: Gov’t forces and International security partners conduct airstrike targeting AS bases in Mudug Region

Reports from Mudug region indicate that a heavy airstrike took place in the region, which targeted Al-Shabaab bases. The attack was carried out by the federal government forces backed by international security partners and took…