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National Electoral Commission Announces South West State Leadership Election Schedule
Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timetable for the election of the Speaker of the South West State House of Representatives and the leadership of the South West State Administration. According to the schedule, the submission of candidacy applications for the Speaker and Deputy Speakers, as well as the […]
National Communications Authority Launches Somali Cybersecurity Terminology Glossary
The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Academy of Science, Culture, and Literature and the Regional Somali Language Academy (AGA), has launched the Somali Cybersecurity Terminology Glossary, marking a significant milestone in standardizing Somali-language technical terms for the digital age. The post National Communications Authority Launches Somali Cybersecurity Te
National Electoral Commission Announces 92 Southwest State Lawmakers, Sets Presidential Election for June 10
Mogadishu(SONNA)-Somalia’s National Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission has officially announced the list of members of the House of Representatives elected in polls held on May 10 across 13 districts under Southwest State. According to the commission, 92 lawmakers were declared winners, although the regional parliament is expected to have 95 seats. Electoral officials said the […
President Hassan Holds Consultative Meeting with Somali Poets on National Awareness and Cultural Revival
Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today held an important consultative meeting with a group of prominent Somali poets and literary figures to discuss the vital role of Somali arts and literature in strengthening public awareness, state-building efforts, and reviving national identity. President Hassan Sheikh commended […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Rallies Somali Poets to Spearhead National Awareness and State-Building Campaign
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA (SONNA) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened an executive strategy session at the Presidential Palace today with a delegation of prominent Somali poets and cultural leaders to mobilize literary soft power in support of the federal state-building agenda and national stabilization efforts. The assembly focused extensively on utilizing traditional oral arts and contemporary [
Somalia Launches National Coordination Meeting on Ebola Preparedness
Mogadishu, (SONNA) – A high-level national meeting on preparedness and prevention measures against the Ebola virus has opened at the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center in Mogadishu. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministries of Internal Security, Foreign Affairs, Health, Civil Aviation, and Information, alongside the Director General of Civil Aviation and the
Nearly 40,000 Somali students to sit national secondary exams in June 2026
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Ministry of Education announced Wednesday that national secondary school examinations for the 2025-26 academic year will be held from June 20 to 25.
Information Minister Vows Support for Somali National Theatre and Cultural Development
Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdifatah Kasim Mohamud, on Sunday conducted a working visit to the Somali National Theatre, where he met with members of the National Theatre troupe, artists, performers, athletes, and ministry staff. The minister was received by the Director of […]
Somalia to require national ID for passport applications starting July 1
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency said passport applicants will be required to have a national identity card or proof of registration starting July 1, 2026, as the government moves to strengthen citizen identification and link public services.
Somalia Tightens Passport Rules, Makes National ID Mandatory
GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency has said Somali citizens will be required to present a National Identification Card or proof of registration with the National Identification…