Protest in Somaliland leaves one dead, another injured, residents report
Hargeisa One person was killed and another injured Thursday during a protest in Sheikh district in Somaliland's Sahil region, residents and witnesses said.
The protest...
Southwest State Parliament Elects Speaker and Deputies
Southwest State lawmakers elected Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan as speaker of the regional House of Representatives on Thursday, completing a key stage in the...
Police display weapons seized from former president’s residence
Mogadishu (HOL) Banadir regional police on Saturday showcased weapons and military vehicles they claimed to have recovered from the Mirinaayo area of Abdiaziz district,...
Somalia’s Crises: Homegrown, Not Foreign
Somalis have long told themselves a familiar tale about their misfortune. The nation's problems are always attributed to external forces: colonial cartographers, Cold War...
Six Moroccans Return After Two-Year Somali Detention
Six Moroccan nationals who had been detained in Somalia have returned to Morocco following over two years in custody, as confirmed by their families...
Somalia, EU Hold Inaugural Partnership Dialogue
Mogadishu - Somalia and the European Union conducted their inaugural partnership dialogue in Mogadishu on May 10, 2026, addressing political stability, security cooperation, migration...
Somali Livestock: From Heritage to Global Powerhouse
Throughout history, Somali herders and livestock traders have formed the foundation of our country. Despite facing tremendous obstacles, their extraordinary perseverance has led to...
Somali Government Showcases Justice Reforms at Mogadishu Event
The high-level gathering united cabinet ministers, members of both chambers of the Federal Parliament, and the Commander of the Custodial Corps to evaluate recent...
Somalia: Woman tortured in prison after protest
In a prison interview, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, recounts her mistreatment following arrest for protesting against government policies
A woman imprisoned in...
Somaliland’s Resources Require Protection, Not Exploitation
With growing interest in Somaliland's resource wealth, weak enforcement and legal uncertainty threaten to transform opportunity into exploitation. A decisive approach is urgently required.
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