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- Madaxda Wasaaradda Warfaafinta oo ka tacsiyadeeyay geerida AUN Weriye Maxamed Diiriye Dhakat
- Journalists union raps Puntland authorities over arrest of reporter
- Arrest in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles in Somalia
- Somalia Pushes for Visa-Free Horn of Africa
- Madaxweynaha oo ka qaybgalay Salaadda Janaasadda AUN Marxuun Iimaan Maxamed Yuusuf
- Tigray Officials Forcibly Recruiting Civilians, HRW Says
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Ministers of the Ministry of Information express condolences over the death of late journalist Mohamed Diiriye Dhakat
The Minister of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Somalia, Mr. Abdulfitaax Qasim Mahmud, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information, Mr. Abdirahman Yusuf Omar Al-Cadaala, the Director General of the Ministry, Mr. Abdullahi Hayir Ducaale, the Directors of Departments, and all staff of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia, express their condolences.
SOTranslatedSomali National TV1 min read
Journalists union raps Puntland authorities over arrest of reporter
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has mounted a fresh challenge against the Puntland administration, calling for the immediate release of independent reporter Suways Ga’ayte and the withdrawal of all criminal charges filed against her. In a formal statement released this week, the union decried what it describes as an “intensifying pattern of intimidation” […] The post Journal
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Arrest in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles in Somalia
The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still hasn’t been brought to the United States.
ENOriginalNew York Times Somalia1 min read
Somalia Pushes for Visa-Free Horn of Africa
Mogadishu hosts a three-day IGAD meeting on easing cross-border movement, as officials push forward a regional integration plan first launched in 2017. The post Somalia Pushes for Visa-Free Horn of Africa first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Original Somali text
Madaxweynaha oo ka qaybgalay Salaadda Janaasadda AUN Marxuun Iimaan Maxamed Yuusuf
Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan hay’adaha dowladda, duubabka dhaqanka iyo culumaa’udiin Soomaaliyeed kala qayb galay salaadda Janaasada Alle ha u naxariistee Imaam Maxamed Yuusuf Cali oo dhowaan geeriyooday. Madaxweynaha ayaa tilmaamay in marxuumku uu door muuqda ku lahaa dib u heshiisiinta iyo mideynta bulshada
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Tigray Officials Forcibly Recruiting Civilians, HRW Says
Human Rights Watch says Tigrayan authorities in Ethiopia have forcibly recruited civilians, including boys as young as 15, since April 2026, abducting men from homes, streets and gold mines amid rising tension with Addis Ababa The post Tigray Officials Forcibly Recruiting Civilians, HRW Says first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Original Somali text
Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda oo Qaabilay Safiirka Midowga Yurub u fadhiya Soomaaliya
Wasiirka Wasaaradda Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Abdisalam Ali, ayaa kulan la yeeshay Safiirka Midowga Yurub u fadhiya Soomaaliya, Marwo Francesca Di Mauro, taas oo booqasho iyo sagootin ugu timid, iyada oo ay ku beegnayd dhammaadka muddo xileedkeedii diblomaasiyadeed. Wasiir Cabdisalaan ayaa ku ammaanay Safiir Francesca Di Mauro doorkii iyo [&
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AU holds emergency talks over Somalia mission after US ends key funding
The African Union (AU) has convened an emergency meeting to discuss the future of its peace support mission in Somalia after the United States announced it would end critical funding for the operation.
ENOriginalHorseed Media2 min read
US moves to block UN funding for Somalia peace mission
The United States has informed the African Union (AU) that it intends to block the use of United Nations funding for the AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia, a decision that could significantly affect the future of the force.
ENOriginalHorseed Media1 min read
Original Somali text
Midowga Afrika oo kulan degdeg ah ka yeelanaya mustaqbalka howlgalka AUSSOM kadib go’aanka Mareykanka
Midowga Afrika (AU) ayaa isugu yeeray kulan degdeg ah oo ay yeelanayaan La-taliyeyaasha Militariga iyo Difaaca…
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Ugandan Contingent Appoints New Deputy Commander in Somalia
Mogadishu — The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has appointed Colonel Jude Rukubya as its new Deputy Contingent Commander, succeeding Colonel Francis Obita Aragamoi following the completion of his tour of duty.
ENOriginalHorseed Media2 min read
Somalia Chairs Meeting of African Ambassadors in Cairo to Strengthen Continental Cooperation
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia chaired the regular meeting of the Group of African Ambassadors in Cairo on Tuesday, with diplomats discussing ways to strengthen continental cooperation and deepen diplomatic coordination among African nations.
ENOriginalAllAfrica Somalia1 min read
Original Somali text
AUSSOM iyo Midowga Yurub oo adkeeyay taageerada amniga Soomaaliya
Muqdisho – Wakiilka Gaarka ah ee Midowga Afrika u qaabilsan Soomaaliya ahna Madaxa Hawlgalka Taageerada iyo Xasilinta Midowga Afrika ee Soomaaliya (AUSSOM), Danjire El-Hadji Ibrahima Diene, ayaa maanta qaabilay wafdi heer sare ah oo ka socday Waaxda Adeegga Diblomaasiyadda Midowga Yurub (EEAS) iyo Hay’adda Saadka Ciidanka ee Faransiiska (EdA). Wafdiga ayaa waxaa hoggaaminaysay Ku-simaha [&#
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Justice Beyond the Grave: The Judgment of Dead and Living Women in Mogadishu’s Kangaroo Courts
By Osman Ali Hassan The “kangaroo court” of Somalia finds itself as the most tragic and potent illustration not in abstract legal theory, but in the lived and often extinguished realities of Somali women-rights. In Mogadishu, the formal judicial system, lauded in international mandates and strategic policy documents, reveals itself upon closer inspection to be... The post Justice Beyon
ENOriginalWardheer News11 min read
Saudi Arabia executes three Somali nationals convicted of hashish smuggling
RIYADH, June 29 — Saudi Arabia has on Sunday executed three Somali nationals convicted of smuggling hashish into the kingdom, the Interior Ministry said, as the Gulf state continues to carry out capital punishment for drug-related offences despite mounting criticism from human rights groups. In a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Original Somali text
Munaasabadda dabaal-degga sanad-guurada 49-aad ee xoriyadda Jabuuti oo lagu qabtay dalka Australia
Munaasabad si heer sare ah loo soo agaasimay oo lagu maamuusay sanad-guurada 49-aad ee ka soo wareegtay xornimada Jamhuuriyadda aan walaalaha nahay ee Jabuuti ayaa lagu qabtay magaalada Melbourne ee dalka Australia. Munaasabadda ayaa waxaa ka soo qeyb galay mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan dowladda Australia, xubno ka socday safaaradda Jabuuti, hoggaamiyeyaasha jaaliyadaha Soomaaliyeed iyo Jabuuti, ma
SOOriginal shown · SoomaaliSomali National TV1 min read
US and Somali authorities arrest suspect in Minnesota pandemic fraud case
Mogadishu, Somalia — United States prosecutors have arrested a man in Somalia accused of playing a leading role in one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in US history.
ENOriginalHorseed Media2 min read
Somalia Sends Disaster Officials to China for Flood Response Training
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s disaster management agency on Saturday dispatched 25 officials to China for specialized training on flood preparedness and emergency response, as authorities brace for the possibility of heavy seasonal rains linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon. The officials, drawn from the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) and humanitarian ministries from t
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Dahir Hassan Abdi presents credentials as Somalia’s non-resident ambassador to Canada
Ottawa, Canada (HOL) — Somali Ambassador Dahir Hassan Abdi formally presented his letters of credence to Canada’s Governor General Louise Arbour at Rideau Hall on June 23, officially beginning his duties as Somalia’s non-resident ambassador to Canada.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Dahir Hassan presents credentials as Somalia’s non-resident ambassador to Canada
Ottawa, Canada (HOL) — Somali Ambassador Dahir Hassan Abdi formally presented his letters of credence to Canada’s Governor General Louise Arbour at Rideau Hall on June 23, officially beginning his duties as Somalia’s non-resident ambassador to Canada.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
UN Secretary-General appoints a Somali national to senior U.N. Humanitarian position
New York (HOL) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appointed Mohamed Yahya of Somalia as assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and deputy emergency relief coordinator in the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
A Minnesota man accused in a $250M fraud scheme has been taken into custody in Somalia
MINNEAPOLIS -- Authorities say a Minnesota man charged with helping to orchestrate a $250 million fraud scheme has been taken into custody in Somalia.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online2 min read
Suspect in Minnesota fraud case arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
MINNEAPOLIS — An alleged leader of the largest pandemic-era fraud scheme in the country has been arrested overseas after being on the run for more than four years, according to federal officials. Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, was taken into custody Thursday in Mogadishu, Somalia, in a daytime raid coordinated by both the FBI and Somali intelligence agencies. […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
The African Union Envoy Congratulates Somalia on the Occasion of the 66th Anniversary of Independence
Mogadishu – The African Union Special Envoy for Somalia and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, has congratulated the government and the Somali people on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of Somalia's independence.
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Likenew Launches Somalia’s First 24/7 Smart Laundry Lockers
Likenew Smart Laundry officially introduced Somalia’s first 24/7 smart locker system in Mogadishu on June 25, 2026, enabling customers to deposit and retrieve garments at any hour through a secure, automated digital interface. The post Likenew Launches Somalia’s First 24/7 Smart Laundry Lockers first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Eastern Libya bans entry for Somalis, three other African nationalities
Benghazi, Libya (HOL) — Authorities in eastern Libya have banned citizens of Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia from entering areas under their control, a move likely aimed at curbing migration through the country toward Europe.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia’s Non-Resident Ambassador Presents Credentials to Canada
OTTAWA, Canada – Somalia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Abdi, has formally presented his credentials as Somalia’s non-resident ambassador to Canada during a ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Somali officials said. The credentials were received by Louise Arbour, the Governor General of Canada and official representative of King Charles III, […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Eastern Libya Bans Entry of Nationals From Four African Countries Amid Migration Crackdown
BENGHAZI, Libya, June 24, 2026 – Authorities in eastern Libya have banned the entry of nationals from Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, saying the measure is part of efforts to reorganize and regulate the flow of foreign nationals entering the country. A decree issued by the eastern-based administration in Benghazi said citizens of the four […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
The Libyan Government Bans Citizens from Four African Countries from Entering
According to data released by the United Nations earlier this year, there are currently more than 900,000 migrants in Libya.
SOTranslatedBBC Somali2 min read
The Somali Immigration and Nationality Agency Welcomes a Delegation from the Austrian Immigration Agency in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Director General of the Somali Immigration and Nationality Agency (HSJ), Mr. Xuseen Qaasim Yuusuf, today welcomed the Director General of the Austrian Immigration Agency, Mr. Gernot Maier, and a delegation he led in the city of Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening the relationship and cooperation between the two agencies, particularly in the areas of development.
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia, IFC opens first technical working group on submarine cable infrastructure
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Communications Authority and the International Finance Corporation opened the first Somalia Submarine Cable Landing Technical Working Group workshop on Monday.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
National Communications Authority Convenes First Somalia Submarine Cable Technical Working Group Workshop
Nairobi, Kenya – 22 June 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), today convened the first Somalia Submarine Cable Landing Technical Working Group (TWG) Workshop, bringing together telecommunications and submarine cable operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and technical experts to strengthen the resilience and s
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia Takes Part in Islamic Data Protection Network Meeting in Turkey
ISTANBUL – Somalia’s Director General of the Public Data Protection Authority, Mohamed Nur Olow, took part in the second meeting of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Network for Personal Data Protection Authorities (INPDPA), held in Istanbul, Turkey, officials said. Somalia is among the members of the executive committee of the organization, which seeks […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia Condemns Abuse of Young Woman After Video Circulates Online
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development has strongly condemned what it described as a “barbaric” assault on the dignity and rights of a Somali young woman, after footage of the incident was widely shared on social media. In a statement, the ministry said the act violated Islamic principles, Somali cultural […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Public anger grows after video shows alleged abuse of Somali girl in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development has condemned the alleged assault of a Somali girl in Mogadishu after video of the incident circulated widely on social media, sparking public outrage and calls for arrests.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia Participates in the INPDPA Executive Committee Meeting
ISTANBUL, Turkey – The Director General of the Somali National Data Protection Authority, Mr. Mohamed Nur Olow, participated in the second meeting of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Network for Personal Data Protection Authorities (INPDPA), held in Istanbul, Turkey. Somalia is among the member countries of the Committee [...]
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia Joins the Executive Committee of INPDPA
Somalia Joins the Executive Committee of INPDPA Mr. Mohamed Nur Olow, the General Director of the Somali National Data Protection Agency, participated in the second meeting of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Network for Personal Data Protection Authorities (INPDPA), which took place in Istanbul, Turkey. This meeting focused on the implementation […] The post Somalia
SOTranslatedRadio Dalsan2 min read
Minister of Agriculture Receives New Head of Food Systems at WFP Somalia
MOGADISHU – The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye), today received Mr. Javed Yousifi, the new Head of Food Systems at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, at the Ministry's Headquarters. The meeting also bid farewell to Ms. Andreia Fausto, the former head […]
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Heavy rains flood parts of Mogadishu, disrupt transport
MOGADISHU – Heavy rains that lasted for several hours have flooded parts of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, disrupting transport and slowing down movement across the city, residents and officials said Saturday. Several major roads were left waterlogged, causing traffic congestion and forcing vehicles to either slow down significantly or change routes, witnesses said. Some residents […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Can Somalia Rise Again?
By Farah Aw-Osman Sometimes I ask myself a painful question: how did a people with one language, one religion, one culture, and one ethnicity end up becoming one of the longest collapsed states in the world? The truth is, Somalia did not collapse in one day, and it did not collapse because of one clan... The post Can Somalia Rise Again? appeared first on WardheerNews .
ENOriginalWardheer News5 min read
South West State leader, Somalia disaster agency chief discuss drought crisis and flood risks
MOGADISHU – The leader of Somalia’s South West State, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur, widely known as Laftagareen, held talks in Mogadishu on Friday with the head of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Moallim Abdulle, focusing on worsening humanitarian conditions caused by drought and the threat of flooding. According to a statement, the […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Aadan Madoobe to Transfer the Chairmanship of the House of the People.
The recently elected President in Baydhabo, South West Somalia, Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur (Aadan…
SOTranslatedHorseed Media1 min read
Somalia envoy attends Arab League farewell ceremony in Cairo
CAIRO – Somalia’s ambassador to Egypt and permanent representative to the Arab League, Ali Abdi Awaare, attended a luncheon held in honour of Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and his deputy Hossam Zaki, whose terms are set to end on June 30, 2026. The event, organised by Arab ambassadors accredited to Egypt and […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
IGAD, African Development Bank launch regional early warning project
Djibouti (HOL) — IGAD and the African Development Bank Group have launched a regional project aimed at strengthening early warning systems, crisis prevention and stability across the Horn of Africa.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
AUSSOM, UN Mine Action Service Discuss Expanding Cooperation on Explosive Threats in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The commander of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Lieutenant General Sam Kavuma, met in Mogadishu with the head of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Fran O’Grady, to discuss strengthening cooperation in addressing explosive threats and accelerating mine-clearance efforts across Somalia. According to officials, the [&
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Kenyan Troops in AUSSOM Strengthen Their Activities in Jubaland
KISMAAYO – The Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been awarded medals of honor by the African Union for their role in supporting peace, security, and stability in Somalia. The medal presentation ceremony held in Kismaayo was chaired by the Commander of the 2nd Sector of AUSSOM, S
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
The AUSSOM Commander and the Head of UNMAS Discuss the Fight Against the Threat of Explosive Materials in Somalia
MOGADISHU – The Commander of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Major General Sam Kavuma, held a meeting in Mogadishu with the Head of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Fran O’Grady. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between AUSSOM and UNMAS to address the threats posed by explosive materials and to accelerate mine action efforts.
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
100 Soldiers from Jubaland Security Forces Complete Training in Kismayo
KISMAAYO – The Minister of Security of Jubaland, Brigadier General Yusuf Hussein Osman, and the Commander of the 2nd Division of AUSSOM, Brigadier Edward Banda, participated in a ceremony in Kismayo to conclude the training completed by 100 soldiers from the Jubaland Security Forces (JSF). The training lasted for four weeks and was held at the Operational Base of […]
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read