Government Sanctions Former South West Leader and Nine Others
Somalia has imposed financial sanctions on former South West State President Laftagareen and nine others over alleged links to Al-Shabaab. Banks and other covered in…
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Somalia Health Crisis Deepens as Nearly 1.92 Million Children Face Malnutrition Risk
Somalia faces a growing child malnutrition emergency, with nearly 1.92 million children under five p…
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Somalia Pushes for Connected Mobile Money as Digital Payment Challenges Persist
Somalia’s technology sector faces a key challenge: connecting mobile money services across telecom n…
Business
Somalia Targets European Investment as Mogadishu Business Forum Opens New Opportunities
Somalia is seeking new investment and export opportunities after the EU–Somalia Business Forum in Mo…
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Parliament Cuts MPs’ Salaries Over Repeated Absences
Somalia’s Parliament has begun deducting up to $1,048 from the monthly salaries of lawmake…
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10 Travellers Quarantined in Mogadishu Amid Ebola Concerns
Somalia has quarantined 10 travellers returning from the DRC through Uganda as health auth…
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New Review Highlights Somalia’s Push for a More Resilient Health System
A new 2026 health-system review highlights Somalia’s efforts to move beyond emergency heal…
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Somalia Prepares for Major Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Conference
Somalia’s technology sector is preparing for SomNOG9 in Mogadishu, a major ICT gathering f…
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Somalia Opens New Trade Opportunities After AfCFTA Ratification
Somalia is positioning itself for greater regional trade and investment after ratifying th…
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Somalia Moves Toward Seven-Month Election Timetable After Political Deadlock
Somalia is moving closer to an electoral timetable after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud r…
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Puntland Launches Fresh Security Operation Against Islamic State in Somalia
Puntland security forces have launched a fresh operation against Islamic State militants i…
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Somalia Seeks Bigger Regional Trade Gains as EAC Opens New Business Opportunities
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