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Somalia to add Swahili to its national curriculum
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addresses the media inside his office in Mogadishu, Somalia February 21, 2024. REUTERS/File Photo Audio By Vocalize Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced a plan to introduce the Swahili...

Somalia to integrate Swahili in bid to boost EAC ties

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Meets Somalia’s President Sheikh Mohamud
Addis Ababa, October 12, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has conferred with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The discussions focused on bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. “Today, I met...

Somalia Rejects Claims of Secret Deal with Sweden Over Deportation and Aid
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Somali government issued a strong rebuttal to allegations of a covert agreement with Sweden involving the deportation of Somali nationals in exchange for development aid. The statement, released by the office of...

Delhi Airport's Art, Pubs, & Stores Leaves British Man Mesmerised! ‘Bengaluru T2 Next’ Says Internet
Man’s Instagram video goes viral. Image Source: IndoGenius | Nick Booker/ Instagram The word ‘mesmesised’ is not even close to how his man was left feeling after he visited Delhi airport's Terminal 1- a video of which was later shared online,...
OP-ED: Somalia at a Crossroads: Building a Durable Solution Beyond Humanitarian Response
OP-ED: Somalia at a Crossroads: Building a Durable Solution Beyond Humanitarian Response Interlocking Crises Reinforcing Fragility After decades of conflict, prolonged insecurity, and recurrent climate shocks, Somalia stands once again at a...
The CIA Wins Another Nobel Peace Prize
by Michael K. Smith / October 18th, 2025 While millions waited in hopes that the Global Sumud Flotilla would win this year’s Nobel peace prize for its epic solidarity with Palestine, the Norwegian committee charged with granting the award gave it...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria Secures Final Spot After 3-0 Win Over Somalia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Algerian national team secured their place in the final round after defeating Somalia 3-0 in the Group G 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Africa zone in the early hours of Friday, October 10, 2025. The match took place at...

Algeria Heads To World Cup After Defeating Somalia
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Algeria is the 20th country to qualify for next year's FIFA World Cup. It is also the fifth Arab nation in the tournament, alongside Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and Jordan. The spot was secured...

Trump blasts Democrats’ leadership, compares them to Somalia
President Donald Trump accused Democrats of triggering the government shutdown, arguing it gives him leverage to eliminate billions in “waste, fraud, and abuse.” “I can’t believe the Radical Left Democrats gave me this unprecedented opportunity,”...

Navy Town: La historia de San Diego está estrechamente entrelazada con la historia militar
En un artefacto de su propia creación, Glenn Curtiss surcó los cielos en 1911, convirtiéndose con audacia en el primer estadounidense en pilotar un hidroavión en un rápido viaje desde la Isla Norte de Coronado hasta la Bahía de San Diego. El...

Zidane Benched As Algeria Qualify For 2026 World Cup After 3-0 Away Win Vs Somalia
Riyad Mahrez led from the front as Algeria became the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after cruising to a 3-0 win over Somalia, BBC Sport reports. The former Manchester City and Leicester City winger provided the cross...

Somali journalists expand St. Cloud's local news with KZYS, XIDIG TV
Two Somali-speaking journalists are expanding their news organizations to serve central Minnesota's East African community. KZYS radio launched a new website after receiving a grant as part of the Central Minnesota News Collaborative. XIDIG TV...

Sports11 minutes ago Amoura Hits Brace As Algeria Seal 2026 World Cup Spot Algeria have become the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday in Oran....
Algeria have become the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday in Oran. Goals from Mohamed Amoura and captain Riyad Mahrez ensured the Desert Foxes joined Morocco,...

Somalia Clarifies Position on African Children’s Rights Charter Amid Islamic Law Concerns
Somalia’s recent ratification of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child marks a pivotal development in the country’s commitment to child rights protection. Ratified by the Somali House of the People in October 2025, this move...

Uganda, Somalia Sign New Cooperation Pacts Covering Security, Jobs, and Mobility
Uganda and Somalia on Wednesday signed three memoranda of understanding in Kampala to deepen cooperation on security, immigration and labor, and education and sports—agreements officials say will widen legal work channels, ease travel, and support...

No Democracy Without Media Freedom in Somalia, NUSOJ Says
EU – AU Human Rights Dialogue hears strong civil society warning on rights repression The European Union (EU) – African Union (AU) Human Rights Dialogue successfully concluded in Brussels, Belgium, on 7 October 2025, with civil society from both...

China has banned the highest number of social media platforms worldwide
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Facebook, with over 3 billion users, is the most widely banned major app worldwide, being blocked in seven countries, including North Korea and Russia. Across social media platforms, China is the most frequent country...

Somalia eyes oil boom as first offshore drilling set for 2026
Somalia is targeting its first oil drilling in January 2026, hoping to join the ranks of fossil-fuel producers. According to a programme released by the presidency on Monday, drilling will begin at Somalia’s first offshore block, using Turkish...

Pastry chef’s list of 50 best breads: A global culinary adventure
(CNN) — What is bread? You likely don’t have to think for long, and whether you’re hungry for a slice of sourdough or craving tortillas, what you imagine says a lot about where you’re from. But if bread is easy to picture, it’s hard to define....