The Somali government has issued a strong warning to remittance companies, instructing them to cease any references to Somaliland as an independent entity, reinforcing Somalia’s sovereignty. This directive follows actions taken against Ethiopian Airlines and Fly Dubai, which were compelled to remove “Somaliland” from their flight schedules and promotional materials, replacing it with “Somalia.” Both...
The Supreme Court of Somalia has started hearing the appeal of Sayid-Ali Moalin Daud, who was sentenced to death for the murder of his wife, Lul Sheikh Abdiaziz, in January 2024. Daud was convicted by the Mogadishu regional court for intentionally killing his pregnant wife by setting her on fire. The case has drawn national...
In Nairobi, Kenya, the Somali Embassy has become embroiled in a controversy, facing accusations from opposition politicians who claim that the embassy is using its diplomatic status to suppress dissent. This growing conflict has raised concerns about the potential damage to the embassy’s reputation and the possibility of strained relations between Somalia and Kenya. The...
The Somali Digital Media Academy (SODMA) recently organized a unique Somali language course for professional immigrants from Yemen and Sudan. This course, named the “Tawaasol” program, is the first of its kind in Somalia, specifically designed to teach the Somali language to Arabic speakers. The graduation ceremony for the first group of students was attended...
A delegation of military officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia made a discreet visit to Mogadishu yesterday afternoon, initiating various activities in the Somali capital. Upon landing at Aden Adde International Airport, the Saudi officials immediately commenced a series of visits, including a stop at the General Gordon Training Camp, a facility where the...
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has issued strong warning letters to Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai, citing serious violations of Somali sovereignty. In separate correspondences dated August 21, 2024, the SCAA accused both airlines of improperly representing destinations within Somalia and removing references to Somali locations, which undermines the nation’s sovereignty. The SCAA emphasized that...
At least five members of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) were killed, and 14 others were reportedly wounded in a car bomb attack on their camp in Mogadishu on Wednesday. The attack happened in the Garasbaley district on the western outskirts of the capital, where security forces have been conducting searches in recent...
Clashes between two clan militias in the Galgaduud region have resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. The conflict began late last night and continues in the Bidhaan-dheere area, located between Dhuusamareeb and Gadoon. This escalation has drawn in more fighters, exacerbating the violence in this strategically significant area. The conflict stems from a land dispute...
The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has strongly condemned the recent wave of violence, arbitrary detention, and intimidation by Somali police forces against journalists covering protests in Mogadishu. The protests erupted following the closure of Bakaro market, the largest in the Somali capital, due to new taxes and fees imposed on local businesses, leading to a...
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...