Somalia's government has voiced concerns regarding WhatsApp's upcoming feature allowing users to chat via usernames instead of phone numbers, citing potential security risks to its anti-terror efforts.
An uncle reportedly lured two boys across the border to their father, who is associated with the Al-Shabaab militant group in Somalia. The incident is being investigated as a cross-border anti-terror case.
Mogadishu's cafe scene is experiencing a boom, with female baristas playing a pivotal role in its growth. These coffee shops are creating jobs for women and establishing much-needed social spaces as fear and conflict subside in the city.
A small team in Somalia is working to digitize decades of Somali history contained within the fading archive of the country's main public radio station, Radio Mogadishu.
A new WhatsApp feature allowing users to chat without revealing their contact numbers is raising concerns in Somalia. Authorities fear the change could complicate anti-terror efforts by making it harder to identify individuals.
Speculation is rising that Somalia could potentially be the location of the world's next significant oil discovery.