Somalia’s Fisheries Minister, World Bank Somalia Chief Discuss Strengthening Cooperation

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Aden, held a key meeting with the World Bank’s Country Manager for Somalia, Hideki Matsunaga, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the Ministry and the...

Somalia cabinet approves appointment of new Accountant General

Mogadishu, Oct 2, 2025 – Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday approved the appointment of Mohamed Mahmoud Abdulle as the new Accountant General, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance. Abdulle brings extensive experience in public...

Eleven cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade rescued in Somaliland

Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist described overnight as "one of the largest confiscations of the species". The cubs were packed in bags that resembled sacks of potatoes and were being...

The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: A U.S.-Africa trade agreement expires, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda begin implementing a peace agreement, and Gen Z protests rattle Morocco. Sign up to receive...

Qatar emphasizes importance of sustained technical assistance to help human rights in Somalia

Geneva: The State of Qatar has underlined the importance of sustained technical assistance to enhance Somalia's human rights capacities and enable it to fulfill its national and international obligations in line with its priorities. This statement...

Somaliland: eleven cheetah cubs rescued from illegal trade in exotic pets

Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist described on Thursday as “one of the largest confiscations of the species.” The cubs were packed in bags that resembled sacks of potatoes and were being...

Albayrak Group’s investments anchor Somalia’s recovery

The Chairman of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DE?K) Somalia Business Council and the Somali Representative of Albayrak Group, Ahmet Sami ??ler, along with the Director of Mogadishu Port, Umut Yurdakul, shared their assessments on the...

Somalia eyes oil boom as first offshore drilling set for 2026

Somalia is targeting its first oil drilling in January 2026, hoping to join the ranks of fossil-fuel producers. According to a programme released by the presidency on Monday, drilling will begin at Somalia’s first offshore block, using Turkish...

Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist described on Thursday as “one of the largest confiscations of the species.” The cubs were packed in bags that resembled sacks of...

Islamic State Group in Somalia Reels From Battlefield Setbacks

Operating out of intricate cave complexes in the mountains of northern Puntland, the Islamic State in Somalia (ISSOM) has for years launched attacks on security forces and civilians. The area has emerged as a hub for generating and distributing...

DONALD TRUMP questions U.S military operations in Kenya and Somalia, hints at shift in defense strategy (VIDEO)

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - U.S President Donald Trump has raised concerns over the continued deployment of American defense forces in Kenya and neighboring Somalia. Speaking to top military officials on Tuesday, September 30th, Trump criticized...

BIS Adopts ‘50% Rule’: Key Takeaways for Trade Compliance

The Affiliates Rule automatically extends the US Department of Commerce’s Entity List and Military End-User (MEU) List to entities owned 50% or more by entities on either list. On September 29, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of...

Somalia powers ahead with affordable, renewable energy

Aerial view of Mogadishu/SCREENGRAB Somalia is making steady progress in transforming its energy sector, with private companies driving efforts to deliver affordable and renewable electricity to homes and businesses. At the center of this change...

Trump Criticizes U.S. Focus on Foreign Military Engagements in Somalia, Kenya

WASHINGTON, Oct 1, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized long-standing American military involvement in foreign countries such as Somalia and Kenya, arguing that the government’s primary duty should be defending the homeland, not...

Trump Raises Concern Over US Military Operations in Kenya, Somalia

The United States President Donald Trump has questioned the frequent and continued military operations by the American defence forces in Kenya and neighbouring Somalia. Addressing America's top military brass on Tuesday, September 30, Trump said...

UK steps in with $22mln amid AU Somalia mission major funding gap

As the US withdraws support for the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia and the European Union hesitates to commit, the UK is stepping in. On Monday, London pledged £16.5 million ($22 million) to galvanise international donors and...

Meet the Travelers Who Visit the World’s Most Dangerous Places

On the U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisories Map , the cobblestone lanes of Damascus, the gold-domed cathedrals of southern Ukraine and the lively fish markets of Mogadishu, Somalia, all carry the most severe warning: a red Level-4 “Do Not...

Somalia to begin first oil drilling, signalling new economic chapter

MOGADISHU, Sept 29, 2025 – Somalia is set to launch its first-ever oil drilling operation in the coming months, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced, marking what could be a major turning point in the Horn of Africa nation’s economic...

Neo-Colonialism in Africa: From the IMF and World Bank to the International Caucasian Court for Prosecuting Africans

[Source: solidaritasperempuan.org] [These remarks were delivered at the September 16, 2025, CovertAction Magazine webinar on Neo-Colonialism in Africa.—Editors] I’m honored to be invited to join P.D. Lawton, Jeremy Kuzmarov, Milton Allimadi,...

Somalia’s Federal Parliament Opens 7th Session Amid Political Tension

Mogadishu — Somalia’s Federal Parliament officially opened its 7th session on Monday, facing a heavy agenda that includes pressing political, security, and legislative issues crucial to state-building. The session’s start was repeatedly delayed...