Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has issued an ultimatum to FlyDubai and Ethiopian Airlines, threatening to suspend their operations within Somalia if the airlines do not correct serious violations related to the misrepresentation of Somali destinations on their platforms.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The United Nations relief agency said 28.6 million U.S. dollars has so far been allocated for life-saving humanitarian response in Somalia in 2024.

(Bloomberg) -- Somalia’s civil aviation authority threatened to block Ethiopia Airlines, Africa’s biggest carrier, from flying into the country amid a dispute over the sovereignty of a breakaway region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Director of the National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, alongside other security officials, visited the site of a car bomb explosions on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Tuesday morning.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday focused on stabilizing the Hirshabelle regions following a gathering in Mogadishu.

Australia has sanctioned 20 Somali members of designated terrorist organisation Al Shabaab.

Addis Ababa (HOL) — Vice President of Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party (PP), Adan Farah Ibrahim, responded to the recent Somali President's remarks that Ethiopia is against Somalia's territorial integrity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A car bomb explosion in the Garasbaaley district of Mogadishu on Wednesday killed at least five government soldiers and wounded several others, according to local sources.

The Ethiopian government has banned all diplomatic missions and international organisations from importing petrol and diesel vehicles.

Market traders in Somalia demonstrated for the second straight day on Monday over the implementation of a five per cent tax on electronic payments.

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who was being held at a Nairobi police station, is said to have escaped by cutting through wire mesh in holding cells and scaling the perimeter walls.

Garowe (HOL) — Several lawmakers elected from Puntland have reiterated accusations that the Somali Federal Government is obstructing development projects and withholding international grants intended for the Puntland region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is taking a major step toward modern governance with its digital identification system, a move that could transform access to services and bolster national security. High-level discussions in Mogadishu this week focused on establishing a strong legal and technological foundation to ensure the system's success.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The UN top relief official in Somalia on Monday called on all parties to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in the country's conflict areas.

The birth of a critically endangered Somali wild ass foal at a safari park is being hailed as a «huge boost» to conservation efforts.

Mogadishu (HOL) — In the face of conflict, poverty, and natural disasters, the Somali diaspora has remained a critical lifeline for their homeland. A new report from the Danish Institute for International Studies highlights the indispensable role that diaspora humanitarianism plays in Somalia, providing vital support to millions of people in need.

Turkey is set to dispatch its research vessel, the Oruc Reis, to oil blocks offshore Somalia next month, in a strategic move to diversify its crude supply and strengthen its energy security, reported Bloomberg.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A coalition of international and Somali journalism organizations, including the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), is calling on Somalia's Federal Government to withdraw a controversial information bill, arguing that it poses a severe threat to transparency and the public's right to access information.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (HOL) — Sweden is experiencing an unprecedented migration shift, with more people leaving the country than arriving, a trend the government attributes to its stringent migration policies.

Somalia leaders held a three-day consultative workshop to establish a robust legal and infrastructural framework for the use of digital identities.

Kismayo (HOL) — The Somali National Army (SNA), supported by Jubbaland Dervishes forces, conducted a military operation on the road between Luuq and Dolow towns in the Gedo region over the last two days.

Egypt has condemned the terrorist blast in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of individuals on Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has thrown its full support behind the Somali government's newly implemented 5% sales tax, praising it as a critical move toward fiscal transparency and national development.

Somalia refuses to negotiate with Ethiopia until it recognizes it as an independent and sovereign state, Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Saturday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Federal Government of Somalia has responded to protests by Bajaj motorcycle drivers in Mogadishu by significantly reducing license fees and implementing updated regulations. The move comes after two days of demonstrations in the capital, where drivers expressed frustration over the prohibitive costs of obtaining a driving license.

The Somali-UK trade relationship is paradoxical. Despite the UK housing one of the largest Somali diasporas globally, trade between the two countries remains surprisingly minimal. The latest figures underscore this, with total trade in goods and services between the UK and Somalia amounting to a mere £49 million in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2024. This represents a significant 32.9% decrease from the previous year, indicating a troubling trend.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces have secured key strategic villages in central and southern Somalia from al-Shabaab militants, marking progress in the country's ongoing counter-insurgency campaign. However, the tactical retreats by al-Shabaab have sparked concerns about potential counterattacks as the conflict in these regions continues to escalate.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland officials have rejected Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's plan to hold a one-person, one-vote election by 2026, accusing him of consolidating power and lacking effective control over the nation. The region's Information Minister, Mahmoud Aydid Dirir, expressed strong skepticism about the feasibility of such an election while still grappling with security challenges.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi criticized UK Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, for remarks he described as «a blatant attack on Somalia's sovereignty and unity.»

Turkey, seeking to extend its influence in Africa and strengthen energy security, will send the 86-meter long research vessel Oruc Reis to explore offshore oil blocks belonging to Somalia next month.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's new 5% sales tax officially took effect on Sunday, with the tax being automatically deducted from business accounts at the point of sale.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Ethiopia of denying Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, leading to the collapse of Turkey-mediated talks between the two nations in Ankara last week.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland's Ministry of Finance has firmly rejected the Somali Federal Government's decision to impose a 5% sales tax on businesses.

MOGADISHU: Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland executed 10 fighters from Al-Shabab on Saturday, the region’s police said in a statement.

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