Somali Parliament Passes Sexual Offences and Misconduct Bill
Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Members of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia held the 24th meeting of the 8th session at the House of the People's headquarters, cha…
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Prime Minister Hamza Calls for United Front Against Extremist Ideology in Somalia
Mogadishu(SONNA)-Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H,E, Hamza Abdi Barre has called on Somalis to unite in the fight against violent extremism, stressing that de…
Family and Human Rights Development Minister Welcomes Approval of Rape and Sexual Offences Bill
Mogadishu(SONNA)-Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, has welcomed Parliament’s approval of the Rape and Sexual Offences Bill,…
Somalia Opens National Conference on Countering Violent Extremism in Mogadishu
Mogadishu(SONNA)-Somalia on Wednesday opened a two-day national conference in Mogadishu to strengthen efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism, bringing together senior gov…
Mogadishu Mayor Launches Reconstruction of Historic Bartamaha School
Mogadishu(SONNA)-Mogadishu Mayor and Benadir Regional Governor Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Mungab) on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of Bartamaha School…
Somali Cabinet Approves Resolution on Constitution Implementation
Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia, chaired by Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, held an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday evenin…
Speaker of the Parliament Meets Judiciary Committee on Penal Code Bill
Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, held a meeting with the House Committee on Judiciary,…
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Somalia Maintains Major Milestones in the War Against Terror and State-BuildingSomali Maintains Major Milestones in the War Against Terror and State-Building By Daud Aweis The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has embarked on a transformative journey, makin…
- •Somalia's Historic First Appearance at the EAC Heads of State Summit Marks a New Era of Regional Unity and Progress
- •Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi: The Potential Benefits of the Russia-Africa Partnership for Somalia
- •FM meets Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
- •Official Statement on the Trilateral Summit between Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt
International brands are opening in Mogadishu, and Somalis are the ones bringing themA menswear retailer opened in the capital this week, the latest in a run of arrivals in which the master franchises are held by Somali companies and, in several cases, by Somalis returning from abroad.
- •The Fiscal Cannibalism of Africa: How Punitive Taxation is Driving Industrial Capital to Asia and The Case for A Somali Industrial Revolution
- •America's Tariff Weaponization: An Economic Analysis of 500% Tariffs and the Inevitable Bipolar Bifurcation
- •Somalia Unveils the Blueprint for a Modern and Sustainable Mogadishu
- •Djibouti Launches $57.4 Million Youth Entrepreneurship Project to Combat Climate Change
Two Colonies, One Nation: What History Teaches Us About Somali UnityA reflection on the colonial roots of Somalia's divided idea of statehood — and what the next generation must learn if unity is to be rebuilt on mutual respect.
- •The Shifting Continental Perspective: How African Media is Reassessing Somalia's Security and Leadership Trajectory
- •Al-Shabaab Mafia Inc.: The Groundbreaking Somali-Led Revelation That Shattered the Terrorist Group’s Secrecy
- •Navigating the Abyss: The collapse of the Somali State, adoption of federal system and Pathways to State-Building
- •Nation First, Politics Later: PM Hamza Appeals to Youth Amid Growing Political Tensions
How Somalia’s First Oil Strike Reshapes Global Energy and East African PowerMOGADISHU, SONNA — The traditional map of global energy is burning. From the enduring instability in Venezuela to the heavy supply restrictions born of the Russian embargo, the wor…
- • Ode to Yan’an: How a Song Inspired Chinese Youth During Wartime
- • Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives
Diaspora welcomes 'hero awards initiativeMinnesota, U.S(SONNA)-As the event of hero awards celeberation gets prepared, Some of Somalia diaspora intellectuals encouraged, the idea of promoting social hardworking figures fr…
- • Somalia’s Political Leaders Forge a Path to Democracy
- • VOS : Somali Hero Awards Will be held in Minneapolis
Forty Somali students published in international journals honoured at first research forumResearch in Somalia was once the work of men with grey hair and is now being done by young people, the State Minister for Education told the Somali Research and Innovation Forum at Somali National University.
- • Students, Civil Servants, and the Quiet Rebuilding of Somali Expertise
- • Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives
EAC News
Somalia joins five-country push to connect Eastern Africa’s digital systems
East African States Rally Behind Kiswahili as Region Confronts Language's Place in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Burundi to Host World Swahili Language Day and KAKAMA Conference, Somalia Among Participating States
EAC Advances Development of a Regional Mobile Roaming Framework to Enhance Cross-Border Connectivity and Trade
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Somalia: Forever Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with Palestine
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What Johannesburg tells us about China in Africa: the numbers behind the partnership
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Beyond Solar Panels: China’s Role in the Global Green Transition
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Somalia Cannot Borrow. China Has Been Offering Us Something Better.
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President Xi’s Four Points at Bishkek, and Who They Reach
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Why Brazil Can Feed Mogadishu and Balcad Cannot
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Predictability Is the World’s Scarcest Commodity. China Is Still Supplying It.
27 August 2026Somalia At A Glance
Mogadishu is the largest city in Somalia and its nation's capital. Located in the coastal Banadir region on the Indian Ocean, the city has served as an important port for millennia.
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Mogadishu is the largest city in Somalia and its nation's capital. Located in the coastal Banadir region on the Indian Ocean, the city has served as an important port for millennia. As the seat of the Federal Government, it is the centre of Somali politics, commerce, and culture.
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- Politics
Mogadishu Hosts Federal Cabinet on Digital ID Rollout
Ministers reviewed nationwide registration targets as enrollment centres expand across Banadir.
- Economy
Port of Mogadishu Records Highest Monthly Cargo Throughput
Customs officials report a surge in container traffic linked to regional trade agreements.
- Security
Banadir Police Launch Community Policing Initiative
New patrol units aim to strengthen security coordination in commercial districts.
