The first match of the second round of the General Daud Football Cup 2025–2026 kicked off on Saturday, 10 January 2026, at Mogadishu Stadium. The match features Mogadishu City Club and Raadsan Club, two Category A–level teams in Somali football. This opening fixture of the second round is currently underway and is expected […]
Two separate incidents of alleged forced eviction targeting civilians were reported today in the Warlaliska neighborhood of Dayniile District and the Soonakey neighborhood of Hodan District in Mogadishu. First Incident: Dayniile District (Warlaliska Neighborhood) In the early hours of the morning, residents reported that approximately sixty technical vehicles carrying a combined force of police […]
Mr. Jamal Osman has been elected Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council, marking a significant achievement for both the city and the Somali community. He was elected due to his long-standing, active role in community leadership and his efforts to build cooperation between residents, law enforcement, and social service organizations. Minneapolis neighborhoods […]
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held an extraordinary session today to discuss the overall security situation in the country, recent military operations, and key political developments. The meeting focused on the progress made by the Somali National Army in its ongoing fight against extremist groups, which has resulted in significant […]
An undisclosed high-level political meeting took place in Mogadishu on the evening of 4 January 2026, bringing together President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. The meeting was held at the private residence of former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and was not announced in advance or covered by official media. It […]
These three young men are well-known public figures on Somali social media. They are famous for their entertainment content and humor, which brings joy to millions of people. Each of them has separate accounts and regularly receives hundreds of thousands to millions of views per post, showcasing their creativity and talent. The two […]
the Chairperson of the Somali Civil Society Coalition (Somalia Non-State Actors), Mr. Osman Moallim Shatah, officially inaugurated a post-election review and learning workshop focused on the Local Council elections. The event brought together a broad cross-section of trained election observers who played a key role in monitoring the Benadir Regional District Council elections, which were […]
As Somalia continues to face a prolonged and severe drought, vulnerable communities across Hirshabelle State are experiencing acute food insecurity, loss of livelihoods, and limited access to basic services. In response to this deteriorating humanitarian situation, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), with support from humanitarian donors, implemented Phase Three of an emergency food […]
Under this phase, 2,009 vulnerable households in Jalalaqsi Town, Hiran Region, and 3,696 vulnerable households in Balcad District, Middle Shabelle Region, received emergency food assistance. In total, 5,705 households benefited from the intervention. The assistance aimed to reduce immediate food shortages, prevent negative coping mechanisms, and provide temporary relief to families severely impacted […]
The new Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, presented his credentials today to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Osman served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President of Somalia from 2014 to 2017. He was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry […]