Mogadishu, Somalia - As part of this year's International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a State iftar dinner for women leaders on Saturday, recognizing their vital contributions to nation-building and urging them to take an active role in politics and security.

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud holds talks over phone with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir as well as Vice President Riek Machar, Kiir’s rival - Anadolu Ajansı

In a significant humanitarian effort, a convoy of nine trucks carrying much-needed aid has successfully arrived in Rage Elle, located in the Middle Shabelle region.

The U.S. embassy in Somalia has warned Americans they are tracking “credible information” regarding potentially imminent terror attacks in Somalia.

Since then, U.S. Africa Command said it conducted several other airstrikes in coordination with the government of Somalia to target ISIS and al-Shabab militants, hitting the vicinity of Al-Kowsar, Ceel Baraf, Dadar and Bulo Burti.

Transparency International has measured the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) in over 170 countries. Sudan is the most corrupt country.

The Somali region’s leaders vow to keep pressure on the IS hub, which is seen as a key spoke in the Islamic State network

The United States has been carrying out operations in Somalia since at least 2002 without a formal war declaration.

Ethiopian forces have initiated substantial military operations targeting Al-Shabab following the group’s recent seizure of Balcad, a strategically

The European Union (EU) has announced substantial financial support for Somalia, amounting to over $10.7 million, following significant steps taken by Mogadishu to implement key economic and political reforms. The reforms are aimed at improving governance and securing the confidence of the global financial system.

A forecast drought in the next crop cycle is set to push an additional 1 million people into crisis-levels of hunger in Somalia in the coming months, the World Food Programme said on Tuesday (March 4), warning that the number could rise due to funding cuts. Alice Rizzo reports.