Mohamed Saido Yussuf

Somalia has stepped up Ebola preparedness, though no cases have been confirmed. The Ministry of Health has activated the National Public Health Emergency Operation Center and introduced electronic traveler health forms to strengthen border surveillance. Officials urge the public to remain calm, follow official health guidelines, and avoid misinformation.

Somali police forces on Thursday showcased a large cache of weapons and military equipment recovered after 20 hours of intense clashes between government troops...

The East African Community (EAC) has received €205,000 worth of high-security ICT equipment from Germany’s GIZ agency in Arusha on 15 May, designed to...

The Federal Government of Somalia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), launched a $12.7 million national early warning initiative in Mogadishu on 2 June 2026.

The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Academy of Science, Culture, and Literature and the Regional Somali Language Academy (AGA), has launched the Somali Cybersecurity Terminology Glossary, marking a significant milestone in standardizing Somali-language technical terms for the digital age.

Wajir County hosted Kenya’s 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations on Monday, marking the first time the national holiday has been held in northern Kenya since independence. President William Ruto led the event at the newly upgraded Wajir Stadium, attended by thousands of residents and national leaders. The gathering highlighted the government’s push for regional inclusion and development.

For the first time, artificial intelligence will take center stage alongside Kiswahili at a major East African conference, and researchers have until the end of next month to submit their work.