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In a critical move to ensure Somalia’s long-term stability and security, President Dr Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud has declared war against the notorious extremist group, Al-Shabaab. This decisive action calls for unified support from various segments of Somali society. Here’s why parliament, politicians, civil society, religious leaders, youth, and women should rally behind the President’s initiative....

The Somali army killed at least 30 al-Shabaab terrorists during a military operation on Saturday and liberated two villages from the al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group with the help of locals in the central state of Galgadud, the Information Ministry said. “The National Army and the brave local people have liberated the areas of Sargo and Qodqod...

Premier Hamza Abdi Barre discusses why, despite the international support for the army, al-Shabab remains powerful. For almost two decades, Somali forces, backed by the international community, have been fighting al-Shabab But despite international support, the armed group remains influential in the south and centre of Somalia. Now, the government is launching a sweeping offensive...

WASHINGTON — For more than three decades, Somalia’s digital identity system remained stagnant, untouched by the major technological changes sweeping the globe. That standstill is now coming to an end, says Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. In a historic move, Barre convened a two-day conference in Mogadishu on Saturday, marking the official return of...

The continued withdrawal of troops under the African Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) could spread the burden of countering violent extremism to the region, making it an eastern African problem. And that may signal both success and new challenges for a region that had tried to put out the Al Shabaab problem at the source....

The Somaliland Cultural Association of Edmonton is celebrating 20 years in the community, hosting a Saturday cultural event at the St. John Cultural Centre. The association is hosting the party — with members of the women’s association and Gurmad supporters — at the 10611 110 Ave. centre from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The free...

Somalia may have been pummelled by drought for five straight seasons, but officials in Mogadishu say the people here won’t give up yet. And Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi, the Federal Minister for Environment and Climate Change said this week the three-year dry weather, sometimes punctuated with sudden floods, has forced her government to relook at its...

Nuit Blanche is officially at Toronto’s doorstep and that means residents are gearing up to experience the city through the eyes of multi-talented artists. This year’s theme is Breaking Ground where visionaries are encouraged to explore themes surrounding both innovation and change through curated exhibitions, installations and independent projects by participating cultural institutions. In fact,...

Mastercard is launching Classic and Platinum Debit Cards in partnership with Amal Bank, one of the largest banks in Somalia in terms of its branch network and customers. This partnership will grant consumers greater accessibility to Mastercard’s global services, and Amal Bank’s local availability and services. As leaders in technology and payment services, Mastercard and...

RIYADH: A delegation from Somalia visited the headquarters of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in Riyadh, states news agency SPA reported. Leading the delegation, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Somalia’s House of the People Abdillahi Bidhan Warsame met with Salah Al-Mazrou, KSrelief’s assistant supervisor general for financial and administrative...