February 27
Africa: Somali Army Chief Meets AU Military Officials On War Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali Army chief, Ibrahim Sheikh, met with AU military officials to discuss ways to speed up the ongoing all-out war on Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
February 23
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council
Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations… Read more »
February 18
Somalia: Somaliland Announces It Will Implement Sea MOU With Ethiopia
Somaliland said that an official agreement was recently signed with Ethiopia and a committee of experts was appointed to complete it. Read more »
February 14
Somalia: House Speaker Offers Condolences to UAE After Soldiers Killed in Somalia
The speaker of the Lower House chamber of the parliament Sheikh Aden Madobe offered his condolences to the UAE for the loss of its troops. Read more »
February 11
Somalia: Al-Shabab Claims Attack in Somali Capital That Kills 3 Emirati Troops and 1 Bahraini Officer
The al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab claimed an attack that killed three Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer on a training mission at a military base in the… Read more »
Somalia: Ministry of Defence Announces Killing of Three UAE Soldiers in Somalia
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the martyrdom of three members of the UAE Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defence Force, along with the… Read more »
February 05
Somalia: UN Commits to Provide Technical Training for Somali Security Forces
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) which has been actively supporting Somalia in enhancing the capabilities of the security forces, has committed to provide… Read more »
February 04
Africa: Floods Derail AU Mission Exit Plan in Somalia
The rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more… Read more »
February 01
Somalia: Somali President Attends a Crucial UAE Meeting On His Country's Security
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh attended a vital conference on his country's security which brought together representatives from several countries. Read more »
January 31
Somalia: U..S. Reaffirms Its Solidarity With Somalia to Protects Its Sovereignty
The United States has said again it shares with the partners in Africa the call for the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: WHO Launches Project to Reduce Child Mortality
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has launched a project to reduce the alarmingly high number of child deaths related to pneumonia and diarrhea in Somalia. Read more »
January 28
Somalia: Ksrelief Chief Visits Somalia to Launch $45 Million of Aid Projects
The head of the Saudi aid agency, KSrelief, arrived in Somalia on Sunday to help launch 24 humanitarian relief projects worth a combined $45 million, the Saudi Press Agency… Read more »
January 11
Somalia: UN Concerned About the Fate of Personnel Traveling On Helicopter Seized in Somalia
The UN remains concerned about the fate of personnel traveling on one of its helicopters in Somalia that reportedly was seized on Wednesday by al-Shabaab militants, though no… Read more »
January 06
Somalia: Turkey Says Stands With Somalia in Its Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The Turkish president on Friday told his Somali counterpart that Türkiye stands with Somalia in its fight against terrorism, the Communications Directorate said. Read more »
January 04
Somalia: US Rejects International Recognition for Breakaway Somaliland
The United States on Wednesday rejected international recognition for breakaway Somaliland and called for calm after the region's leaders signed a deal with Ethiopia. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack 2nd Ship in a Month, Raising Concerns
Britain's maritime watchdog said another ship had been hijacked off the coast of Somalia on Friday, raising fears that Somali pirates are back again, around ten. years after they… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Somalia: Experts Warn That Somali Pirates May Cooperate With Yemen's Houthis
A cargo ship flying the flag of Malta and hijacked by Somali pirates is heading to Yemen, which has led to fears that the Somali pirates are collaborating with the Houthis. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Somalia: EU Pledges 1 Million Euros in Aid to Equip Somali Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense of Somalia has announced that the EU donated additional vital support, including military equipment worth one million euros. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Somalia: WHO Scales up Cholera Response in Somalia As Death Toll Hits 42
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it's ramping up response to prevent cholera transmission in Somalia as flash floods from heavy downpours intensify across the… Read more »
November 25, 2023
East Africa: Somalia Has Now Access to the EAC's Market of 300 Million People
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to Mogadishu after witnessing the joining of the country to the East African Community [EAC]. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Congratulates Somalia for Being Accepted As New EAC Member
The Kenyan government has welcomed Somalia's accession to the East African Community (EAC) after a campaign by Somalia to join the regional trade bloc. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Somalia: UN in Talks to Ensure Successful Security Transition
The United Nations is in talks with Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission to Somalia (ATMIS) to ensure a successful security transition is achieved, a UN official said. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Somalia: Somali PM Calls Hamas a Liberation Group
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said that the government of Somalia refused to call Hamas a "terrorist organization" and did not heed pressure. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Somalia: UN Security Council to Hold an Important Meeting On Somalia Situation
By the end of this month, October, the Security Council will hold a meeting to discuss the situation in Somalia, security, the fight against Al-Shabaab, humanitarianism, and other… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Somalia: President Attends High-Level Summit in Belgium
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his delegation arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium for an international summit. Read more »