Somalia
Referee Omar Artan denied U.S entry
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was set to become the first Somali match official to referee at the global tournament, was turned away by US authorities after arriving at Miami...
Politics
Fiqi’s RSF Remarks Spark Debate Amid Somalia’s Political Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has sparked political debate after accusing opposition figures and their allied militias of acting as the “Somali wing” of Sudan’s...
Somalia
Referee Omar Artan denied U.S entry
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was set to become the first Somali match official to referee at the global tournament, was turned away by US...
Politics
Fiqi’s RSF Remarks Spark Debate Amid Somalia’s Political Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has sparked political debate after accusing opposition figures and their allied militias of acting as...
Politics
Mogadishu Clashes Deepen Somalia’s Political Crisis Ahead of Planned Opposition Protests
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Armed clashes between Somali government forces and opposition-linked militias in Mogadishu have intensified concerns over the country’s political future, as tensions...
Health
Somali Doctors Earn Regional Recognition in Cardiology and Nephrology
SNN – Two Somali doctors from Shaafi Hospital have received international recognition for their contributions to healthcare in cardiology and nephrology.Dr. Cabdinur Maxamed Jaamac,...
Health
Somali Doctors Earn Regional Recognition in Cardiology and Nephrology
SNN – Two Somali doctors from Shaafi Hospital have received international recognition for their contributions to healthcare in cardiology and nephrology.Dr. Cabdinur Maxamed Jaamac,...
Humanitarian
EUCAP Somalia Participates in Humanitarian Forum on Disaster Risk Management
SNN – EUCAP Somalia has taken part in a high-level Country Humanitarian Forum held in Mogadishu, focusing on strengthening disaster risk management and drought...
Middle East
Somalia Participates in Arab Conference on Aging and Social Protection
SNN – Somalia has taken part in a high-level Arab conference focused on aging and social protection, as part of efforts to strengthen policies...
Culture & Lifestyle
Somali Author Ahmed Ali Jimale Dies on March 31
SNN – Somali author and scholar Ahmed Ali Jimale has passed away on March 31, marking the loss of a prominent figure in Somali...
Somalia
Somalia Registers First National-Flagged Vessel Since State Collapse
SNN – The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the registration of its first vessel under the Somali flag since the collapse of the...
Politics
Federal Forces Take Control of Baidoa as Southwest Leader Resigns
SNN – Baidoa witnessed a major political and security shift this week after Somali federal forces moved into the city, leading to the resignation...
Africa
IGAD Holds Training for Somali Community Leaders on Refugee and Asylum Law
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has conducted a three-day Training of Trainers workshop in Mogadishu aimed at strengthening understanding of Somalia’s Refugee and Asylum-Seekers...
Somalia
Somaliland Says Israel Has Recognised Its Independence Following Friday Talks
Hargeisa—Friday, December 26, 2025 (SNN News)Somaliland authorities say Israel has formally recognized Somaliland’s independence following high-level virtual talks held on Friday between Somaliland President...