Vox Populi: Helsinki University Students to Major in Somali Language
From autumn 2017, the University of Helsinki, Finland’s largest and most renowned institute of higher learning, will offer...
Somalia’s Governance Problem:- How Mogadishu’s Stagnation Benefits al-Shabab. By Joshua Meservey
Muqdisho, May 17, 2016: As of late, Somalia’s counterterrorism efforts have enjoyed some notable successes. Security services in Puntland,...
Helsinki University to offer degree in Somali language
Muqdisho, May 16, 2016: Starting in autumn 2017 the University of Helsinki will offer Somali philology as a...
AU Special Representative for Somalia urges Somali youth to seize the opportunity to shape the destiny of their country
Mogadishu, 15 May 2016 – The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for...
African Union extends Amisom duty in Somalia
Muqdisho, May 15, 2016: A communiqué posted on Amisom Dail Media Monitoring and seen by The Standard on Sunday,...
UAE issues travel ban on PM Modi after Kerala-Somalia comparison, demands apology. By Ashwin Kumar
Muqdisho, May 13, 2016: Taking strong offence to PM Modi’s remark that the infant mortality rate among Scheduled Tribes...
Somalia and Somaliland restart dialogue
Somalia has made a $1 million donation to the drought-hit breakaway northwestern region of Somaliland, ahead of controversial...
Williams wows fans… with risky dog food tale
Mogadishu, May 13, 2016: On social media, Williams set tongues wagging when she claimed to have eaten “a spoonful”...
Finland Contributes EUR 4 Million towards New Deal Implementation in Somalia
News Release NAIROBI, May 10, 2016 – The Finland Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the World Bank signed...
Despite challenges, Mogadishu’s new music, artwork provide cultural soundtrack to city’s rebirth
MOGADISHU | QOL | May 12, 2016 – With bright blue Somali flags tied around their waists, Somali musicians...