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23/04/2024

Somalia Expels UN Envoy Amid Rising Political Tensions

Nairobi (Somali Standard) – In a significant development highlighting escalating tensions within Somalia’s political landscape, the federal government has taken the unprecedented step of expelling the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy to the country Catriona Laing, accusing her of undue int...

23/05/2023

Somali President’s Secret Trip to UAE Sparks Concerns Over Potential Fresh Geopolitical Rivalry

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s latest trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ignited speculation about potential new geopolitical Rivalries. According to sources, the unannounced travel by President Mohamud, accompanied by his family members, who depart...

21/05/2023

Somali Security Forces Intercept Military Supplies Bound for Al-Shabaab

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – In a major breakthrough, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has successfully intercepted and seized a container carrying military supplies and equipment intended for the extremist group Al-Shabaab. The operation took place at the port of Mogadishu, wh...

17/05/2023

International Investigation Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect Wanted by Somalia in South Sudan

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) - In a major breakthrough, an international investigation has resulted in the arrest a fugitive wanted for murd...

13/05/2023

Gunmen Kill Mogadishu District’s Youth Leader

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves throughout the city, gunmen have targeted and killed the youth leader of a district in Mogadishu on Friday. Witnesses said that suspected al-Shabab assailants have shot dead Yusuf Hussein, the youth leader of Dharkenley d...

09/05/2023

Al-Shabaab Ousts Senior military leader Amid Widening Rifts and Purges

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – Somali official’s say Al-Shabaab has ousted a senior military leader who commanded fighters operating along the borders of Somalia and Kenya amid growing rift and purges within the group’s leadership. Officials said that Maalim Ayman, the commander of a military fo...

08/05/2023

Somalia Charges Foreign Nationals for Illegal Fishing in Somali Waters

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – The Banadir Regional Court in Somalia has recently brought charges against 36 foreign individuals accused of engaging in illegal fishing activities within Somali waters. The Attorney General’s Office initiated the prosecution, which requested a trial postponement. La...

07/05/2023

Ethiopia ‘considering’ Possible Release of Former Somali Regional State leader

Addis Ababa (Somalistandard) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is reportedly considering the possible release of the former President of the Somali Regional state of Ethiopia, according to reliable sources. Abdi Mohamud Omar Aka Abdi Iley has been incarcerated in prison for the past four years...

03/05/2023

UN Appoints New Head Mission for Somalia

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) - The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has named Catriona Laing, a British diplomat, as the...

01/05/2023

Al-Shabaab Leaders Relocate Families Amid Military Setbacks

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) - Amid the military offensive that has been squeezing their territory and increased pressure, leaders of Al-Shabaab

01/05/2023

State-of art Somali Movie Tries To shatter Taboos

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) - Somalia’s local Bile TV channel is has aired a new TV series titled “Arday” or “Student,” which tackles some...

01/05/2023

Man City regains Premier League Top Spot With Victory Over Fulham

(Somalistandard) - Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Fulham to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League standings. The m...

01/05/2023

UN: Turkey Violates Somalia’s Arms Embargo

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) - The United Nations (UN) has accused Turkey of violating an arms embargo by providing armed drones to Somalia...

01/05/2023

Liverpool Keeps Top Four Hopes Alive in Win Over Tottenham

(Somalistandard) - Liverpool’s hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four are still alive following their dramatic 4-3 victory ag...

01/05/2023

US House rejects Somalia withdrawal

The United States House has rejected a vote that would order the U.S troops from Somalia. After the vote by the he House’s , the Africa Co...

30/04/2023

How Man City’s defeat Put Arsenal’s title hopes In Doubt

(Somalistandard) – The Arsenal football club has suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Wednesday, effectively ending their hopes of securing their first league title in 19 years. Although still at the top, their position is threatened by City, who are now only two points behind ...

29/04/2023

‘Drunk’ Somali Passenger Prompts Turkish Airlines To Make Emergency Landing

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – A Somali man has been arrested by Turkish police after a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Mogadishu had to make an emergency landing in Antalya on Saturday. Witnesses say that the unidentified man had been heavily drinking and became aggressive and disruptive d...

29/04/2023

Somali legislator Issues Sharp Warning against UAE’s ‘unchecked “ Activities in Somalia

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – A Somali lawmaker Abdullahi Kullane has sounded an alarm over the UAE’s activities in Somalia, warning that their unchecked operations could result in devastation similar to that seen in Yemen and Libya. In a recent tweet, Kullane called on the Somali parliament to t...

27/04/2023

Somalia’s Football Prodigy Excluded from U17 African Cup of Nations over failed MRI screening

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – Abdihafid Mohamed, a top striker for Somalia’s U17 national team, has been left off the official roster for the upcoming TotalEnergies U17 African Cup of Nations after failing an MRI screening that verifies players’ ages. The Confederation of African Football (CAF)...

25/04/2023

Criticism Mounts Against UK for Cover-up Over Pro-Somalia Activists’ Massacre

Nairobi (Somalistandard) – The UK government is facing widespread criticism for refusing to release its assessment of who was responsible for the killing of pro-Somalia activists during a demonstration in the contested city of Las Anod earlier this year. According to a report by Declassified UK, t...

25/04/2023

Mogadishu Municipality Revokes Restaurants, Hotels Licenses Amid Anti-Drugs Crackdown

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – The local government of the Somali capital has revoked the registration licenses for restaurants and hotels in the city accused of engaging in drugs trade in the midst of an ongoing crackdown on drugs widely linked to an upsurge in gangs violence in recent months. Acco...

25/04/2023

ANALYSIS; ATMIS Drawdown Plan: Experts Weigh In on Its Potential Impact on Somalia

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – On Dec 2022, The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution to delay the withdrawal of 2,000 personnel from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) force for six months. According to officials, the unanimous decision was made in response ...

25/04/2023

Governor defends assault video amid public outrage

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – The mayor of the Somali capital, has received criticism for a video showing him assaulting and whipping young men and women on the city’s Liido beach in Mogadishu, which sparked a significant public outcry. However, Yusuf Jimale AKA Madale who also doubles as tje gov...

25/04/2023

Somali Government Evacuates Citizens from Sudan Amid Fighting

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – The Somali government has announced it evacuated 27 Somalis who had fled the ongoing conflict in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum The evacuees, including four women, were reportedly transported to Ethiopia after crossing the border town of Metema. According to an offic...

24/04/2023

ANALYSIS: Diplomatic Push for Peaceful resolution intensifies as Violence Escalates in Laasaanod

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – Diplomats are continuing their efforts to revive the political track in the conflict between Somaliland and the SCC Khatumo forces over control of the disputed town of Laasaanod. However, there are concerns that the entrenched positions of both sides may hinder the suc...

23/04/2023

Somali Official Claims Al-Shabaab Plot to Oust Key Anti Militants Governor

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – A Somali official has warned against a plot by Al-Shabaab to remove the governor of Hiiraan region from office. Mohamed Abdi Waare, the special envoy of the president of Somalia in charge of stabilization and civilian affairs in the areas liberated from Al-Shabaab, has...

23/04/2023

Somali PM Faces Impeachment Campaign Amid Challenges

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamse Abdi Barre, is facing mounting pressure to step down amid a no-confidence vote campaign against him. Members of Parliament (MPs) organizing the impeachment motion against him are accusing Barre of incompetence, executive and failing to...

23/04/2023

Somali President Pardons Prisoners on Eid Occasion

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has issued a presidential pardon for 127 prisoners who were being held in different prisons in Mogadishu. According to a statement released by the president’s office on Saturday, the prisoners were being held in the Hamar Cent...

21/04/2023

Rights group Accuses Somaliland Troops of Civilian Deaths and Indiscriminate Shelling

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Las Anod, a city in southern Somaliland, which it says is taking a heavy toll on civilians. According to the organization’s report, released on Thursday, ove...

20/04/2023

Somali President Visits Troops Amid Ongoing Military Offensive

Mogadishu (Somalistandard) – On Thursday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made a visit to the Gen. Gordon military camp located in the capital city of Mogadishu at a crucial time when the country is currently in the midst of an ongoing military offensive against the al-Shabab extremist grou...

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