Somalia

‘Scores dead’ after twin blasts in Mogadishu

By Agencies | 7 months ago

Twin car bombings rocked Somalia’s education ministry in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday, causing “scores of casualties”, police said. A vehic...

Somalia appoints former Al-Shabab spokesman as religion minister

By Agencies | 10 months ago

Somalia has appointed a former spokesman and deputy leader of the al-Shabab Islamist group as religious affairs minister, Prime Minister Hamya Abdi Ba...

Miraa crop export to Somalia set to kick off in the next two weeks after a two-year ban was lifted. PHOTO/Dorcas Mbatia

Kenya to resume Miraa exports to Somalia after lifting of 2-year ban

By Dorcas Mbatia | 12 months ago

Miraa crop export to Somalia will kick off in the next two weeks after an appeal to lift a two-year ban was successful. Making the announcement, Agric...

All-female newsroom launched in Somalia

By Agencies | 1 year ago

The first all-women media house in Somali has been launched, creating a rare opportunity for female journalists in the country to research and pu...

Diplomatic tiff far from over as President Kenyatta maintains Kenya will not surrender land to Somalia

By Nyaboga Kiage | 2 years ago

A diplomatic tiff between Kenya and Somalia that has lasted for decades over a maritime borderline in the Indian Ocean seems to be far from over even ...

Kenya should respect ICJ ruling, Somalia president Farmajo says

By Nyaboga Kiage | 2 years ago

Kenya should respect a ruling that was on Tuesday, October 12 issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Somalia president Mohamed Farmajo ha...