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Al-Shabaab militants have captured the strategic town of Tardo in central Somalia’s Hiiran region, a military officer confirmed. The town, located at a crucial crossroads connecting…

An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber attacked the Jaalle Siyaad military academy in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday, as confirmed by the government and witnesses. The explosion occurred…

Somali government troops and the Al-Shabaab militant group have engaged in fierce battles over control of a strategically significant town in the centre of the country,…

A helicopter operated by the African Union crashed on Wednesday while attempting to land at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport, according to Somalia’s state media. The…

Somalia has launched its first-ever national stock exchange, signalling a bold step away from decades of instability and toward market-led growth and financial inclusion. The launch…

Somalia has launched its first national stock exchange, marking a significant shift toward formal capital markets after decades of economic informality. With plans to begin live…

Three African football legends — Samuel Eto’o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha — featured in an exhibition match in Somalia on Tuesday as part of efforts…

Somalia, with backing from the United Nations, marked the International Day for Women in Maritime on Sunday by spotlighting the vital contributions of women to the…

A deadly suicide bombing rocked the Somali capital, Mogadishu on Sunday, killing and injuring several people outside a military recruitment centre, according to government officials and…

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains have affected more than 45,000 people across Somalia since mid-April, with at least four reported fatalities, according to the United…