# BBC News Somali

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1128071649](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1128071649)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1128071649`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Zeno Media LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (3,770 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.10.21
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2016-12-05
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bbc-news-somali/id1128071649)
- **Website:** [http://baruch.pro/BBCNewsSomali](http://baruch.pro/BBCNewsSomali)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.zenomedia.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.zenomedia.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

BBC News Somali is the official BBC Somali news ZenoMedia app. Read the latest BBC Somali headlines and listen to radio programmes for free with the built-in audio player or the dial-up option.

Access the latest editions—Idaacadda Subaxnimo, Idaacadda Duhurnimo, Dunida iyo Maanta, Caawa iyo Caalamka, and Warka BBC Somali. This ad-supported app uses a device ID for advertising; see the Privacy Policy for details and manage notifications in Settings.

## Review summary

Users praise the app for easy access, reliability, and keeping them informed about Somali and global news in Somali, often describing it as a favorite with nostalgic trust. A common critique is the update cadence: multiple reviews report slow, infrequent, or stale content that isn’t updated regularly.

### Pros

- Easy to access and follow BBC Somali news through the app.
- Helps users stay informed about both local Somali and world news in Somali.
- Positive sentiment and trust: many users describe it as a favorite and cite long-time listening habits.
- Perceived credibility and balanced reporting from BBC Somali.
- Overall positive feedback on app quality and usefulness for listening to BBC Somali news.

### Cons

- Updates are infrequent or delayed; news is not updated regularly.
- Old/inactive stories linger on the page, making content feel stale or outdated.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1128071649)