Latest NewsM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
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M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
Read MorePolice recover over 100 assorted vehicle number plates in Nairobi
By Kenyans Police have recovered over 100 assorted vehicle registration number plates after raiding a residential house in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South area believed to have been used for the
Read MoreChinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
Read MoreUS considering expanding travel ban to over 30 countries: Homeland Security secretary
By Anadolu Agency The US is considering expanding the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday. “I
Read MoreSomalis condemn Trump’s insults, though some say he spoke the ‘truth’
By Reuters Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable
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Featured ArticlesM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKSomalia wins maritime case and ICJ rejects Kenya’s fraudulent claim
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Read MoreTurkey says Hifter ‘regressing’ in Libya conflict
Photo: Credit Reuters/ Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) following their talks in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020.
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Somalia wins maritime case and ICJ rejects Kenya’s fraudulent claim
Somalia has won most of the maritime dispute with Kenya, according to a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The court initially rejected Kenya’s argument that there
Read MoreSomalia’s military commander gives a chance for Al-Shabab terrorists to surrender
File Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s military commander, Gen. Odowa Yusuf Rage said his army are chasing Al-Shabab wherever they are hiding. The commander of the military forces, who was
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Photo: Credit Reuters/ Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) following their talks in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020.
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Blog PostsParliament Speaker in Lower House to Elects new Speaker
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Ethiopia Prime Minester Abiy Ahmed visits Djibouti on his first foreign trip
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in neighbouring Djibouti on Saturday in what was his first foreign trip since taking office in early April 2018. Abiy met with Djiboutian president
UN envoy calls for more investment in Somalia’s renewable energy sources
Mogadishu- The top United Nations official in Somalia today highlighted the challenges and potential of the country’s energy sector, while appealing to investors to support its development of
Hiraan region:25,000 people displaced by the recent floods in the river
Photo/Somali Times Many areas under Beledweyne town, Hiraan region, flooded the river of Shabelle, flooding caused by the flooding of many IDP settlements in Beledweyne and the surrounding areas.
Senior Military official killed in suicide bomb in Galkayo
Galkayo – A Somali military official was killed on Saturday in bomb blast in Somalia’s central town Galkayo.Col. Abdi Abdullahi Mohamud has died after a man reportedly wearing IED
Kenyatta, Odinga call for support of unity deal, deny 2022 politics
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga have defended their famous handshake, saying it was done to bridge differences and promote peace, rather than further political
Somalia targets girls in new ICT initiative
Somalia has celebrated this year’s Girls in ICT day with the launch of an initiative to create gender parity in Somalia’s ICT industry. The celebrations that took place in Mogadishu were
Qatar Airways acknowledge the huge loss of financial resources
Qatar Airways was the first to admit that it has suffered a major setback in the sanctions imposed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Qatar Airways has lost its flight to 18 cities in
Puntland President Abdiweli Gas Sold the port of Bosaso with UAE
UAE-President of Puntland, Mr.Abdiweli Mohammad Ali, who is currently on a four-day official visit to the UAE, says the UAE is playing a key role in the development of Horn of Africa region.
Somali government abolishes alleged deal with SKA International
The Somali government has released on Wednesday a statement to nullify an alleged deal signed between the country’s Ministry for Defense and Dubai-based SKA International. In a statement, the
Parliament Speaker in Lower House to Elects new Speaker
Members of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament today will elect the chairperson of the House, after the former governor resigned from the post. Candidates for this post are eleven
Ethiopia Prime Minester Abiy Ahmed visits Djibouti on his first foreign trip
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in neighbouring Djibouti on Saturday in what was his first foreign trip since taking office in early April 2018. Abiy met with Djiboutian president
UN envoy calls for more investment in Somalia’s renewable energy sources
Mogadishu- The top United Nations official in Somalia today highlighted the challenges and potential of the country’s energy sector, while appealing to investors to support its development of
Hiraan region:25,000 people displaced by the recent floods in the river
Photo/Somali Times Many areas under Beledweyne town, Hiraan region, flooded the river of Shabelle, flooding caused by the flooding of many IDP settlements in Beledweyne and the surrounding areas.
Senior Military official killed in suicide bomb in Galkayo
Galkayo – A Somali military official was killed on Saturday in bomb blast in Somalia’s central town Galkayo.Col. Abdi Abdullahi Mohamud has died after a man reportedly wearing IED
Kenyatta, Odinga call for support of unity deal, deny 2022 politics
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga have defended their famous handshake, saying it was done to bridge differences and promote peace, rather than further political
Somalia targets girls in new ICT initiative
Somalia has celebrated this year’s Girls in ICT day with the launch of an initiative to create gender parity in Somalia’s ICT industry. The celebrations that took place in Mogadishu were
Qatar Airways acknowledge the huge loss of financial resources
Qatar Airways was the first to admit that it has suffered a major setback in the sanctions imposed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Qatar Airways has lost its flight to 18 cities in
Puntland President Abdiweli Gas Sold the port of Bosaso with UAE
UAE-President of Puntland, Mr.Abdiweli Mohammad Ali, who is currently on a four-day official visit to the UAE, says the UAE is playing a key role in the development of Horn of Africa region.
Somali government abolishes alleged deal with SKA International
The Somali government has released on Wednesday a statement to nullify an alleged deal signed between the country’s Ministry for Defense and Dubai-based SKA International. In a statement, the