Somalia’s largest market, Bakara Market in the capital Mogadishu has been closed for the second day in a row as traders protest against a newly imposed tax on mobile money transactions. This market is a vital economic center for the country, and its shutdown has caused significant disruption. Videos shared on social media show hundreds...
In a significant military operation in Somalia’s Gedo region, the Somali National Army, along with the Jubbaland Dervishes, successfully regained control of key areas from Al-Shabaab militants along the Luuq-Dolow road. This operation was launched in response to an increase in militant activity, where Al-Shabaab had been threatening and intimidating local residents. The military action...
The UK’s ambassador to Somalia, Mike recently faced backlash after making comments that seemed to distinguish between Somaliland and Somalia as separate entities. These remarks sparked significant dispute within the Somali government, which viewed them as an affront to the country’s territorial integrity. In response to the criticism, the ambassador issued a statement to clarify...