Somalia Expels EU Employees for Alleged Prisoner Photography Violations
The Somali government has expelled two European Union employees accused of unlawfully taking...
Reviving Boxing in Somalia: A Haven Amidst Violence
Boxing, once banned in Somalia, is experiencing a resurgence in the war-torn country. The capital city, Mogadishu, is now home to the...
Kenya to Reopen Border Crossings with Somalia, Ending 12-Year Closure
Kenya has announced its decision to officially reopen its border points with Somalia in the towns of Mandera, Lamu, and Garissa within the...
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Prepares for Withdrawal of 2,000 Soldiers
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has announced that it is intensifying...
Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia aim to reopen official border crossings in a new initiative for regional development and security
A new project called “Deris Wanaag” in Somali, or “Good Neighborliness” in English, aims to reopen official border...
Flash Flooding and Heavy Rains Hit Drought-Stricken Ethiopia and Somalia, Affecting Hundreds of Thousands
Flash flooding caused by heavy rains in Ethiopia and Somalia in March 2023 affected 300,000 people and claimed dozens of lives, following...
Fighting in the Disputed City of Las Anod Threatens Stability of Somaliland and Northern Somalia
Since February 6, the disputed city of Las Anod has been the site of fighting between forces in the...
Gender-Based Violence and Rape on the Rise Among Displaced Women and Girls in Somalia
There has been an increase in the number of reports related to gender-based violence and rapes being faced by women and girls in Somalia,...
Coastline Exploration leads the renewed charge for oil and gas exploration in Somalia
International oil companies such as Chevron, Eni, ExxonMobil, Shell, etc have shown increased interest in the exploration of Somalian...
Somali journalist speaks out about his 44-day detention for defending press freedom
Somalia is one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, with physical violence...
