Dozens reported dead after clashes between Somali soldiers and Al-Shabaab militants
Dozens of soldiers and insurgents were killed in two days of fighting between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab militants northwest of the capital Mogadishu, a witness told Reuters on Friday.Somalia’s…
Mohamed Hussein Roble: Somalis congratulate new Prime Minister
Section of Somalis in Somalia and around the world have turned to social media to congratulate new Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble after his appointment on Friday, September 18. The…
Hassan Ali Khaire: Somalis around the world react after former PM announces he will contest presidency
The announcement by former Somalia prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire that he will be challenging incumbent President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has elicited reactions among Somalis around the world. Khaire made…
Sa’id of Mogadishu: Meet Africa’s first ambassador to China
Sa’id of Mogadishu is the man history well documents as Africa’s firstambassador to one of the Asian economic powerhouses China. In modern times, Africa is majorly identified and branded as…
Qorsho Hassan: Somali-American woman wins Minnesota Teacher of the Year award
Somali-American Qorsho Hassan, a 30-year-old educator who teaches fourth grade, will now represent Minnesota in the national contest. She comes from the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district and her victory as…
Muwado: Photos of cute 8-year-old Somali comedian who is making people laugh online
8-year-old Muwado is a sensation in Somalia with her rib-cracking comedy sketches, the young comedian has amassed a large following on social media where her videos are shared. Muwado Abshir’s…
Hawa Abdi: Somali rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize nominee is dead
Iconic Somali human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Hawa Abdi has passed away. Hawa was 73-years-old. According to Somali National Television (SNTV), Hawa died after a short…
AMISOM forces in Somalia gets new commander
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has a new force commander; Lieutenant General Diomede Ndegeya from Burundi, who arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday to be the overall head of…
Bluebird Aviation plane crash-lands in Somalia after donkey crossed the runway
A Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 plane operated by Kenyan company Bluebird Aviation flying from Djibouti to Beledweyne has crash-landed. According to reports from Somalia, three crew members were rescued with…
General Yusuf Rage: Somalia’s youngest army chief survives bomb attack
General Yusuf Rage, head of Somalia’s military has survived a terror attack in the capital Mogadishu. The attack on Monday, July 13 left one civilian dead when a suicide attacker…