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Somalia has launched its first Somali Sign Language dictionary as part of efforts to improve communication and expand educational opportunities for people with hearing disabilities. The…

Somalia’s Supreme Court ruling declaring President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s one-year term extension unconstitutional has attracted significant international media attention, bringing renewed focus to the country’s ongoing…

The appointment of Ibrahim Idle Suleiman as Somalia’s new Chief Justice, following the removal of Dr. Baashe Yusuf Ahmed, has drawn attention to the independence of…

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has warned that the withdrawal of Ugandan troops could leave parts of the Lower Shabelle region…

The Indian Navy has ended the hijacking of the fishing vessel AZINI following a 48-hour military operation off the coast of Puntland, with India’s Defence Minister…

Somalia’s fisheries sector is seeing new financing initiatives from local banks following the Somali National Fisheries Week 2026 conference in Mogadishu. The announcements focused on expanding…

The Federal Government of Somalia has unveiled the design of the country’s new passport, featuring the name and emblem of the East African Community (EAC) as…

Somalia’s disputed Elections Commission has announced the start of registration for political organisations, as disagreements between the Federal Government and opposition continue over the country’s electoral…

Somalia is facing an increased risk of Rift Valley fever as the country prepares for the Deyr rainy season, with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)…

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has rejected the national dialogue proposed by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, describing the initiative as unlikely to produce meaningful results.…