Kenyan-Born Coach to Steer Mogadishu City Club in High-Stakes CAF Champions League Clash Against Kenya Police FC

In a thrilling chapter for African football, 27-year-old Kenyan coaching prodigy Abdirahman Ali Abubakar is set to lead Somalia’s Mogadishu City Club into battle against Kenya Police FC in the CAF Champions League qualifiers. The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM EAT at Nairobi’s iconic Nyayo National Stadium. […]

Tragic Death of Kenyan Teacher in Somalia: Authorities Seek Answers and Family in Isiolo

Note: The Featured Image in this article was enhanced by an artificial intelligence tool. In a somber development from Galkayo, Somalia, authorities are grappling with the mysterious death of a Kenyan national, Hassan Sheikh Abdullahi, a dedicated teacher from Isiolo County. Found lifeless in a residence on July 25, 2025, the educator’s untimely demise has […]

General Morgan, Somalia’s Controversial Military Figure, Dies in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya| General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan, a towering and polarizing figure in Somalia’s military and political history, passed away on May 28, 2025, in a Nairobi hospital after a brief illness, his family confirmed. Known for his pivotal role as the last Minister of Defence under President Siad Barre’s regime and his subsequent activities […]

South Korean Missionaries Held Hostage in Somalia Plead for Swift Rescue

Moyale, Kenya| Two South Korean nationals who were abducted from the border town of Odda in Moyale, Marsabit County, nine months ago are reportedly being held captive in Somalia by suspected members of the Al Shabaab terrorist group. The victims, identified as Mr. David Lee and his mother-in-law, Ms. Hiwi Sokk Cheon, were kidnapped on […]

Kenyan Cargo Plane Crashes Near Mogadishu, Killing All Five On Board

Mogadishu, Somalia| A Kenyan-registered cargo plane crashed southwest of Mogadishu on Saturday evening, killing all five people on board. The tragic accident occurred as the aircraft was returning from a supply mission to the African Union forces in Somalia. Crash Details and Aircraft Information The ill-fated plane, a DHC-5D Buffalo with registration 5Y-RBA, was operated […]

Puntland Rejects Somalia’s National ID Initiative, Citing Political and Security Concerns

Garowe, Somalia| Puntland has strongly opposed Somalia’s National Identification Card registration initiative, calling it a politically motivated scheme that threatens the region’s autonomy. The semi-autonomous state warned its residents against participating in the program, arguing that it is legally questionable, financially burdensome, and a potential tool for political manipulation. In an official statement on Tuesday, […]

Somalia’s Security Gains and Al-Shabaab’s Desperate Retaliation

Mogadishu, Somalia| Somalia’s ongoing military offensive against Al-Shabaab continues to gain momentum as the Somali National Army (SNA) intensifies efforts to eradicate the terrorist group from its remaining strongholds. In recent weeks, the national forces have secured significant victories, particularly in rural Middle Shabelle, where Al-Shabaab’s presence has been rapidly diminishing. However, as the militant […]

Somali President Visits War Front Amid Escalating Offensive Against al-Shabaab

•President’s Visit to Frontlines Signals Intensified Push Against Extremism Mogadishu, Somalia| In a bold move underscoring his administration’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia arrived at the frontlines of the ongoing military campaign against the al-Shabaab militant group. The visit, which took him to […]

Somali President Survives Assassination Attempt in Mogadishu Bombing

Mogadishu, Somalia| Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Mogadishu’s Xamar-Jajab district while en route to join Somali National Army (SNA) troops in Hirshabelle for Iftar. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has once again highlighted the persistent security threats posed by the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. The Attack and Its […]