Archived App (Last seen on 19 Aug 2026)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
Access the latest news headlines and listen to radio programs from the BBC Somali service. Offers both an audio player and a telephone dial-up option for listening. Stay informed with daily news updates and popular shows.
Reviews of BBC News Somali are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 3.8K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent Somali news source, easy to use and navigate. Top complaints: app not frequently updated, news content sometimes outdated. Summarized from real user reviews.
4.10.21
August 14, 2026
This app will be at end of life and retiring for a new BBC app : The version has a minor fix on reloading the banner on redirecting users to the new store app
More2 issues
News content not refreshing properly
Compatibility issues on older devices
3 requests
More frequent content updates
Live streaming or real-time news
The app provides access to the latest news headlines from the BBC Somali website and allows users to listen to radio programs. It offers both an in-app audio player and a telephone dial-up option for accessing content.
You can listen to your favorite radio programs using the free audio player within the app. Alternatively, a telephone dial-up service is available, though standard geographic charges may apply depending on your provider.
Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads within the application.
The app features the latest news headlines from the BBC Somali website. It also provides access to recent editions of popular radio programs such as 'Idaacadda Subaxnimo', 'Idaacadda Duhurnimo', 'Dunida iyo Maanta', 'Caawa iyo Caalamka', and 'Warka BBC Somali'.
The app collects a unique identifier relating to your device for advertising purposes and may also collect location data. No other personal data like usernames or email addresses are processed. Details on data collection and privacy are available in the app's settings and ZenoMedia's Privacy Policy.
