Somalia

76 more men to be released next month in two batches FIFTEEN SOMALI nationals, who were arrested during anti-piracy operations in January 2011, have been released, after they completed seven year jail sentence, on January 2. They were convicted by a sessions court on August...

By George Obulutsa MOGADISHU, SOMALIA - The Latest on the attack in Somalia's capital (all times local): 10:40 p.m. The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for the twin blasts in Mogadishu that have killed at least 18 people and injured 20 others. Al-Shabab made the claim...

Horndiplomat -Armed group claims responsibility for attack in capital Mogadishu that targeted base used by AU troops near airport. Two vehicles packed with explosives were detonated in Somalia's capital Mogadishu near a base for African Union troops next to the main airport, according to local...

By: Staff writer Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi departed for Djibouti on Thursday, where he will meet with Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to continue talks between Somalia and Somaliland. A press release from...

By: XINHUANET The African Union and UN have called for peaceful and credible elections in Jubaland, southern Somalia, saying the polls slated for Aug. 24 are critical for the country's stability. Senior representatives from African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the UN reiterated the...

WASHINGTON — The newly Turkish-built military base in Mogadishu was the original target of Saturday’s deadly truck bomb, a senior Somali intelligence official told VOA Somali. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, says all the intelligence reports received before this attack -- and information...

STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Government of Somalia is ramping up their efforts to increase urban resilience with the aim of reducing instability. Local governments across the country are spearheading inclusive urban development with the help of the World Bank. Preparations are underway for a larger...

Horndiplomat-Unique facial and body markings are used across the Horn of Africa to enhance female beauty, reports James Jeffrey adding that though popular and colorful, “ some are more controversial than others” Elegant touch In Somaliland, where woman have a reputation for elegance and paying attention...

By: Horndiplomat & africanews Somalia – Somaliland relations have gained traction on social media with the current buzz centering around a photo. Top cabinet ministers of Somalia including the Foreign Affairs and Finance Ministers met and took a photo with a Somaliland delegation – led by...

The UK Government has announced it will fund a £16 million programme to help avert famine in Somalia over the coming months. It will support more than 450 000 people with life-saving interventions and particularly food and water support. The £16 million allocation is part...