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...
Somalia’s President urges unity to restore peace in the breakaway region of Somaliland amidst rising tensions
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said the country is working to restore peace in its northern breakaway region of...
IOM Urgently Appeals for Funding to Assist Migrants Facing Life-Threatening Risks in Somalia
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has made an urgent appeal for $3 million in funding to assist migrants facing...
The Somali government reports a 70% decrease in militant attacks
Somali authorities have reported a 70% reduction in militant attacks across the country, thanks to...
The Mayor of Mogadishu uses corporal punishment to crackdown on drugs and substance abuse in the city
Somali mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale, also known as “Madale,” has taken a hard-line approach to tackle the problem of substance...
Somali women breaking barriers in journalism despite opposition from family and community
Somali women who pursue journalism face numerous obstacles, including disapproval from their families. However, many have established...
Global Report on Food Crisis: Number of People Facing Acute Hunger Jumps to 258 Million in 2022, Seven Countries on Brink of Starvation
The number of people facing acute hunger and in need of urgent food, nutrition, and livelihood...
