Africa Somalia A total ban on 'trade, smuggling and any other activity related to arms and ammunition within the country by non-state actors' has been announced, as too many weapons are estimated to be in the hands of civilians
Africa Somalia The semi-autonomous Somali region of Puntland wants the UN to reinstate the ban on arms sales lifted seven months ago, arguing that easier access to weapons is fuelling clan conflicts
Africa Somalia Somalia's National Fisheries Week was launched to showcase the potential of marine resources, demonstrating the government's commitment to promoting a vibrant blue economy
Africa Somalia Terrorism, separatism, state fragility, open borders, foreign interference, climate change, cybersecurity risks and social crises are the key threats to the country's security and stability identified by cabinet
Africa Somalia The country is the only one in sub-Saharan Africa where death sentences were actually carried out in 2023
Africa Somalia The country will run for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2024-2025 term in a vote scheduled for tomorrow 6 June
Africa Somalia Somalia's disaster agency has issued a warning about the imminent arrival of tropical cyclone Ialy, which is expected to hit the country's southwestern and southern regions and the capital Mogadishu
Africa Somalia The country asked the UN to end its political mission, which assisted the government to bring peace and stability after attacks by the al-Qaeda-linked extremist group al-Shabab, a decision that followed 'a thorough consideration of strategic priorities'
Africa Somalia At least 300 goats were killed by lightning that struck their pasture in the Hiiraan region following heavy rains in the area in recent days
Africa Somalia Around 88.000 people were internally displaced in Somalia in the first three months of 2024, the UNHCR reported
Africa Somalia In the frame of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and to increase efforts to end the 7-year variant poliovirus epidemic, the Minister of Health and Human Services and high-level representatives reviewed progress, analyzing data and strategies
Africa Somalia Ethiopia's ambassador has been expelled and two Ethiopian consulates have been closed: first reason would be the much-discussed agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland but observers say there are also the diplomatic moves between Ethiopia and Puntland
Africa Somalia A recent accident involving Somali pirates underscored the renewed threat they pose to global shipping, after a Bangladeshi-owned bulk carrier fell victim to pirates in the western Indian Ocean