“Communities often show encouragement and support when they see women serving in the police. This has motivated many young women to consider joining the force.”
“For some people, it has become very easy to use Somalia as an excuse or to hide their own failures. This narrative is not only false, but it is also an insult to our resilience and our sacrifice. We must show unity, protect our dignity, and prove to the world that we are not something to be used or manipulated at someone’s convenience.”
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Xiriirka K/cagta qaraadda Afrika ee “The Confederation of African Football (CAF)†waxay u magacaabeen Garsoorayaal Soomaali ah inay dhexdhexaadiyaan ciyaarta Kooxaha K/cagta...
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.
Somalia's president has officially unveiled several strategic projects for the national army, including a dedicated centre for children of fallen soldiers and advanced technology hubs, as the nation marks 66 years since the military's establishment.
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.
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.