Somalia

Mogadishu Mayor Detained in Cairo Over Forged Visa

MOGADISHU (Kaab TV) – Egyptian immigration authorities briefly detained the Mayor of Mogadishu, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, and three members of his office at Cairo Airport on Friday due to a forged visa used to enter the country.

Somalia: A Dangerous Landscape for Journalists

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Kaab TV) – Somalia remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, with escalating threats from both the government and extremist groups.

Somalia: Mogadishu journalists' residence raided, one arrested after district official calls for attacks with machetes and sticks

MOGADISHU, Somalia 6 May, 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) strongly condemns the incitement to violence made this week by the Karaan District Commissioner, who called for attacks with "machetes and sticks" against a critical journalist. This dangerous rhetoric comes amid a rising…

World Press Freedom Day 2025: Alarming Escalation: Attacks on Journalists and Media in Somalia and Somaliland

MOGADISHU, Sonalia 3 May, 2025 – From January to April 2025, Somalia and Somaliland saw a sharp rise in attacks against journalists and media outlets. The safety of journalists remains a significant concern, especially in Mogadishu, which has become one of the most dangerous areas in the country.

Somali Government Bans Entry with Taiwanese Passport

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) – The Somali government has banned the use of Taiwanese passports for entry into the country.

Somalia NCC Meeting Postponed Amid Political Disputes

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting, which was expected to officially open in Mogadishu tomorrow, Thursday, May 1, 2025, has been postponed.

BARAARUG PODCAST 12: Disability Rights and Inclusion in Somalia

MOGADISHU (Baraarug) - In Somalia, people living with disabilities often face immense challenges—ranging from stigma and discrimination by family members to societal exclusion and physical barriers. Yet, amid these obstacles, there are inspiring stories of resilience and success.

Puntland and Somaliland Set to Exchange Prisoners in Landmark Agreement

GAROWE, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – Puntland and Somaliland are expected to exchange prisoners on Wednesday as a sign to normalise their relations.

Undocumented Foreigners Ordered to Leave Somaliland Within Three Days

HARGEISA, Somaliland (HORN OBSERVER) – The Ministry of Interior of Somaliland has issued an order targeting individuals without legal residency documents for Somaliland.

Ardaa: How Puntland's Youth and Women Are Paving the Way for Democracy

GAROWE, Somalia (Kaab TV) – Last week, Kaab TV aired another powerful episode of its flagship program Ardaa, a platform focused on exploring Somalia's path toward democratic transformation and how these efforts can be localized and sustained at the grassroots level.