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In a letter to UN Special Representative James Swan, Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, said that the C6+ group, created after 2010 to help guide Somalia’s recovery after conflict, is no longer needed. Why the C6+ Group Was Formed? He explained that the group was formed when Somalia was politically unstable and going through a transition. But now, Somalia has changed. It has a working government, growing democratic systems, and a clear plan for peace and development. Minister Omar added that continuing to mention the C6+ makes it seem like Somalia is still being controlled by outside…

Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) has regained the top spot in smartphone sales in China in May 2025, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. The company’s global iPhone sales rose by 15% year-on-year during April and May.Marking Apple’s strongest two-month performance since the COVID-19 pandemic. iPhone Sales in Key Markets: U.S. and China This global growth was largely fueled by a resurgence in Apple’s two largest markets: China and the United States. Analysts attribute this momentum to strategic pricing, renewed demand, and successful marketing campaigns in these regions. “Q2 iPhone performance looks promising at the moment, but as always, swings either…

The Islamic State Somalia Province (ISS), a rapidly evolving affiliate of the global Islamic State network, continues to play a critical role in coordinating international terrorist operations despite sustained military pressure from Somali and international forces. Origins and Expansion of Islamic State Somalia Province Islamic State Somalia Province was established in 2015, following the defection of a faction from the al Shabaab militant group. This breakaway unit pledged allegiance to then-IS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, marking the Islamic State’s entry into Somalia. In 2017, IS leadership formally recognized the Somalia Province as an official branch, a move that elevated…

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, highlighted the growing momentum in Egyptian-Somali relations.He reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors. Egyptian-Somali Relations: More Advanced Trade and Investment During a meeting with Somalia’s National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh-Ali, on the sidelines of Oslo Forum, Minister Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s keenness to deepen friendly ties with Somalia. He pointed to the strategic importance of enhancing collaboration in the political, economic, and security spheres, which are vital for regional peace and development. Abdelatty also stressed the need to advance trade and investment partnerships between Egypt and…

Patient satisfaction is a critical metric for evaluating healthcare system performance. It not only reflects the quality of care delivered but also influences treatment outcomes and the overall trust between patients and providers.Understanding the dynamics of patient satisfaction in Somali public hospitals is essential for improving public health services, especially in urban centers like Mogadishu. Assessing Healthcare Quality in Somali Public Hospitals A recent cross-sectional study conducted between May and August 2023 explored patient satisfaction at two major public hospitals in Mogadishu: Banadir Hospital and De Martino Hospital. The research aimed to uncover the provider-related determinants of patient satisfaction and…

In the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia, two women are defying societal expectations and reshaping the narrative of the country’s construction industry. Farhiya Abdikadir Mohamed and Halima Abukar have joined the ranks of road builders under Nagaad Project, the World Bank-supported Somalia Urban Resilience Project – Phase II.Becoming powerful symbols of change and resilience. Empowering Women Through Urban Infrastructure Nagaad Project is transforming six Somali cities:Mogadishu, Garowe, Baidoa, Kismayo, Dhusamareeb, and Beledweyne.By improving urban infrastructure and creating job opportunities, particularly for women and internally displaced persons (IDPs). To date, the initiative has reached 494,910 people, nearly 49% of its one-million-person target,…

Somalia is facing a critical child malnutrition crisis.Health facilities across the country registered the highest number of admissions since the catastrophic drought of 2023. The stabilization centre at Kismayo General Hospital, backed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), recorded 277 critically ill children in May 2025 alone—the highest monthly figure in two years. 2025 Records Sharp Increase in Child Malnutrition Crisis From January to May 2025, Kismayo’s stabilization centre admitted 863 children under five, reflecting a 70% increase compared to the previous five months. These facilities provide emergency medical care for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition…

A state of emergency was declared in Israel today after a series of strikes across Iran.The Israeli strikes on Iran killed Hossein Salami, chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards – a powerful branch of the country’s armed forces.As well as senior military figures and nuclear scientists. The US said it was not involved in the strikes, which hit Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility. Locations and Time of Israeli Strikes on Iran. Iranian state TV said residential areas in Tehran were hit, with blasts also heard north-east of Tehran.Explosions were reported in Iran’s capital Tehran around 03:30 local time (01:00 BST).…

The National Committee for the Organization of Independence Celebrations held an official meeting with the leadership of the Somali National Police to review the comprehensive security arrangements for the upcoming national festivities. Safe and Dignified Commemoration The meeting is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and dignified commemoration of Somalia’s historic milestones. The meeting was chaired by Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali, who also serves as the head of the organizing committee. It was held at the General Command of the National Police Headquarters in Mogadishu. Comprehensive Security Planning and…

As the world’s focus shifts to other global crises, Al-Shabaab operations are rapidly evolving into a continental security threat.Taking advantage of what many analysts now call “strategic indifference” by regional and international actors. Al-Shabaab Operations Expand Beyond Somalia Once seen as a localized insurgency confined to Somalia, Al-Shabaab is now exploiting gaps in governance, fragmented regional responses, and waning international support to expand its influence well beyond Somali borders. Experts argue that this indifference from African governments and global allies has allowed the group to regroup, rearm, and pursue transnational ambitions, turning a national security problem into a pan-African crisis.…