Mr Mohamed Hassan Mumin, a peace elder from Wajir County who dressed former US President Barack Obama in traditional Somali outfit in 2006, is now seeking to meet him. (more…)
Pair of Deadly Car Bombs Rip Mogadishu
At least six people have been killed — including five of the attackers — in two assaults Saturday near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, witnesses said. (more…)
Somali man accused of attempting to kill politician arraigned in court
A Somali National accused by a Kenyan Politician of assault yesterday told a Makadara Court that he was not ready to present his evidence to court and therefore requested for an adjournment. (more…)
Speeding car in Somali capital explodes after police shoot at it
A speeding car exploded in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday after it was shot at by police near the president's residence, a police officer said. (more…)
We laugh, sing and play music’: the rise of Mogadishu
A new wave of artists, activists and entrepreneurs are trying to improve Somalia’s capital city (more…)
China pledges support to Somalia’s official news agency
MOGADISHU -- China on Monday promised assistance amounting to some 22,600 U.S. dollars to the Somali News Agency (SONNA) to modernize operations at its Mogadishu office. (more…)
Attackers dead in Somali ministry siege
Three gunmen who sparked a siege at Somalia's interior ministry have been killed, with nine other people dying in the attack claimed by al-Shabab extremists. (more…)
Congratulations galore as Somalia turns 58
Several world leaders Sunday congratulated Somalia as it marked 58 years of independence. (more…)
5 Civilians Dead in Mogadishu Mortar Attack
At least five civilians were killed and more than 10 others wounded after al-Shabab militants fired mortars in a residential areas of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. (more…)
A former Somali refugee warns: Trump’s travel ban is creating a more perfect division
When the Supreme Court decided to uphold President Trump’s travel ban on travelers from five Muslim-majority countries, Trump called the ruling, “a tremendous victory for the American people and our Constitution.” (more…)