NUSOJ Submits Legal Application to the Supreme Court to Protect Freedom of Expression and Decriminalise Journalism in ...

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) had submitted a formal legal application to the Supreme Court of Somalia, the country’s highest judicial authority, urging the court to set aside key provisions of the Somali Penal Code and ensure they are …

Somalia launches first national stock exchange

MOGADISHU, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) was officially launched on Thursday to spur the country's long-term economic growth and its integration into regional and global financial markets. NSES will initially …

UN urges more support for sexual violence survivors, victims in Somalia

MOGADISHU, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations (UN) marked the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict in Somalia on Thursday with a call for greater support for survivors and victims of sexual violence. "Somali …

Tourism growing in Somalia despite bad press

25 Terrorists Killed in Military Operation in Somalia

Thu 19 Jun 2025 | 01:41 PM The Somali National Army has successfully carried out a pre-planned military operation near the Bulo Haji area in the Lower Juba region of southern Somalia, eliminating 25 terrorist militants and wounding several others. …

Dozens of Clan Fighters Surrender to Al-Shabaab in Central Somalia: Sources

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Dozens of clan-based fighters known as “Macawiisley” have reportedly surrendered to the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group in parts of Somalia’s central Middle Shabelle region, local sources said on Thursday.   The defections come in the …

Somalia, Algeria to Boost Trade and Industrial Cooperation

ALGIERS – Somalia and Algeria have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and industry following high-level talks in Algiers, officials from both countries said.   Somalia’s Ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan (Yusuf Jeego), held a key …

Trump derangement final boss: Ilhan Omar claims Somalia is better than America

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) isn’t known for her measured political takes, which is why it’s no surprise that she’s not only comparing President Trump to the Somali government — she's saying he’s worse. “I grew up in a dictatorship, and I don’t …

At least 25 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia airstrike

Thursday June 19, 2025 At least 25 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed when the Somali military carried out precision airstrikes on the terror group’s positions in the Lower Juba region, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. “The Somali National Army’s elite …

Fox News slammed after host tells Ilhan Omar to buy a one-way ticket to Somalia

A Fox News segment faced backlash for being racist when a host and guest joked about Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar purchasing a one-way ticket to Somalia. The Minnesota legislator, who was raised in the East African nation, has encountered backlash …