Wasiirrada Arrimaha Dibadda ee dalalka Sacuudiga, Turkiga, Indonesia iyo waddamo kale ayaa si kulul u cambaareeyay tallaabada Israa’iil ay wakiil ugu magacawday Somaliland. Warbixintan waxay faahfaahinaysaa sida dalalkani ay u difaaceen madaxbannaanida Soomaaliya,
Wasiirrada Arrimaha Dibadda ee dalalka Sacuudiga, Turkiga, Indonesia iyo waddamo kale ayaa si kulul u cambaareeyay tallaabada Israa’iil ay wakiil ugu magacawday Somaliland. Warbixintan waxay faahfaahinaysaa sida dalalkani ay u difaaceen madaxbannaanida Soomaaliya,
Women in Galdogob who contested in the May 25, 2023 local council elections faced significant challenges despite the introduction of the one-person, one-vote system. While the system created new opportunities for direct participation, many women struggled with limited understanding of the electoral process and strong competition from male candidates. As a result, only five out of 27 seats were secured by women. Nevertheless, this marks gradual progress and reflects growing support for women’s political participation in Puntland, offering hope for a more inclusive future.
Four years since its founding on 11 April 2022, Bilan Media has grown from a bold initiative into a powerful platform where Somali women are no longer just subjects of stories — they are the storytellers.
Produced with support from UNDP Somalia and the European Union, the platform has trained young female journalists, published over 400 impactful stories, and reached millions of audiences across Somalia and beyond — all while championing women’s leadership, resilience, and visibility in a male-dominated field.
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Wasiirrada Arrimaha Dibadda ee dalalka Sacuudiga, Turkiga, Indonesia iyo waddamo kale ayaa si kulul u cambaareeyay tallaabada Israa’iil ay wakiil ugu magacawday Somaliland. Warbixintan waxay faahfaahinaysaa sida dalalkani ay u difaaceen madaxbannaanida Soomaaliya,
Türkiye is set to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration in April, deploying its growing fleet of drillships for new wells in the Black Sea and off the coast of Somalia. The campaign includes the first drilling abroad by the newly acquired Çağrı Bey, underscoring Ankara’s push to boost energy independence and expand international energy cooperation.
According to market observers in Mogadishu, the price of petrol has climbed from a stable $0.65 per liter earlier this week to $1.15 by Friday evening. The dramatic overnight surge has caught consumers and businesses off guard, raising fears of cascading economic pressure across the country.
Uganda and Tanzania meet in a pivotal AFCON 2025 Group C match in Morocco, both chasing first points after opening losses, with long-standing rivalry and qualification hopes on the line.
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Ankara has lodged a formal criminal complaint against Turkish social media user Umut Çağrı Sarı, citing a pattern of fabricated claims about Somali diplomats and institutions. The complaint, filed with the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on March 17, 2026, invokes articles of the Turkish Penal Code related to defamation, incitement to hatred, and public dissemination of misleading information.
As Somalia’s first all-women media house, our newsroom is built on a simple but powerful idea: when women hold the microphone, the narrative changes. Stories emerge that were previously overlooked—not because they were unimportant, but because the people telling them were too distant from the communities living them.
The foundation donated $10,000 to Maamo Ugaaso Foundation, a center dedicated to caring for orphaned girls and street children. The contribution aims to strengthen the center’s essential services and ensure that children under its care receive the support, compassion, and stability they need during the holy month of Ramadan.
A roadside bomb planted by al-Shabaab hit a civilian vehicle near Ceeldheer in central Somalia, killing and injuring passengers as the Somali National Army evacuated the wounded to Mogadishu.
Somalia and the UN have signed a 2025 implementation guide in Mogadishu to strengthen protection, accountability and reintegration support for children affected by armed conflict.
At 34, Omar Artan has broken yet another barrier for Somali football. Selected among just 52 referees for the 2026 World Cup, he earns praise from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as “a symbol of inspiration” for a generation that has never seen their nation qualify for a global tournament.
Former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has cautioned that the government’s offshore oil exploration with Turkey, combined with unresolved constitutional disputes, risks igniting political instability unless national consensus is reached.
Somalia’s Ministry of Interior has formed a ten-member technical committee to lead reconciliation efforts in the Southwest State, following recent political changes and a presidential visit to Baidoa. The team is tasked with fostering lasting peace and preparing for a one-person, one-vote election in the region.
President Ismail Omar Guelleh has been re-elected for a sixth consecutive five-year term, capturing nearly 98% of the ballot. With term and age limits previously removed, the 78-year-old leader continues his tenure over the strategic Horn of Africa nation, which hosts key foreign military bases.
A Turkish deep-sea drillship has anchored off Mogadishu, launching Somalia’s maiden offshore oil exploration project. Officials hail the 7,500-meter operation as a transformative step toward economic independence and regional stability.
Four years since its founding on 11 April 2022, Bilan Media has grown from a bold initiative into a powerful platform where Somali women are no longer just subjects of stories — they are the storytellers.
Produced with support from UNDP Somalia and the European Union, the platform has trained young female journalists, published over 400 impactful stories, and reached millions of audiences across Somalia and beyond — all while championing women’s leadership, resilience, and visibility in a male-dominated field.
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Ankara has lodged a formal criminal complaint against Turkish social media user Umut Çağrı Sarı, citing a pattern of fabricated claims about Somali diplomats and institutions. The complaint, filed with the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on March 17, 2026, invokes articles of the Turkish Penal Code related to defamation, incitement to hatred, and public dissemination of misleading information.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro says Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey ignored identical appeals that drew a response from Israel, and warns any Somali military move against Somaliland would fail.