October 24, 2023
Somalia: President Meets With U.S. Officials Amid Ongoing Military Offensive
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received the U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires A.I. Shane Dixon and Colonel David J. Haskell, the Joint Special… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Somalia: Rallies Held in Somalia to Demand End to Israeli Attacks On Gaza
People in the Somali capital of Mogadishu took to the streets on Friday to protest Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and to show solidarity with Palestinians. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Somalia: UN Security Council to Hold a Meeting On the Situation in Somalia
The Security Council will convene for an open briefing, followed by closed consultations, on the situation in Somalia. The expected briefers are Special Representative of the… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Somalia: Southwest State Leader Announces the 2nd Phase of Al-Shabaab War
The president of the South West state, Abdazis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, presided over a conference to talk about getting ready for the second phase of the fight to liberate… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Somalia: UN Ramps Up Mitigation Measures in Wake of El Nino in Somalia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said Monday its Somalia Water and Land Information Management (SWALIM) Unit is ramping up mitigation measures,… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Somalia: PM Hamza Abdi Barre Meets With UAE Ambassador to Somalia
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with the UAE Ambassador to Somalia, Ahmed Juma Al Rumaithi, at his office in Villa Somalia on Monday. Read more »
Somalia: Abandoned Boat With Somalis' Belongings Found On Israeli Shore
An abandoned boat containing the personal belongings and documentation of three Somalian citizens, but no people, washed up on Israel's Mediterranean shore early Sunday morning,… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Somalia: New Swedish Ambassador Presents His Credentials to Somali FM
Sweden's ambassador to Somalia Joachim Waern handed over his credentials to the minister of foreign affairs Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) in Mogadishu. Read more »
September 24, 2023
Somalia: PM Calls for UNSC Arms Embargo Removal in His Address to UNGA78
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre delivered a powerful speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, highlighting the government's progress on security, counterterrorism efforts,… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Agree to Boost Bilateral Relations
On the periphery of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session held in New York, a significant diplomatic interaction occurred between H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Bans Resale of Aid After Alleged Theft of EU Funds Through WFP
Somalia banned the trading of humanitarian aid stuff in a black market following the suspension of EU funds through the UN Food Agency [WFP] over theft. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Somali Senates to Deepen Ties, Collaboration
Kenyan and Somali Senates will deepen their collaboration in a bid to enhance the capacity of Members and staff to discharge their constitutional mandates and serve their citizens… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Somalia: Chinese Embassy Marks 74th Founding Anniversary of PRC
The Chinese Embassy in Somalia hosted a reception on Thursday to mark the upcoming 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Read more »
September 13, 2023
Somalia: NISA Reveals Names and Photos of Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in Somalia
NISA has released the names and photos of Al-Shabaab leaders who were killed in the latest operations by SNA soldiers with the support of foreign forces. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base - Casualties Reported
Al-Shabaab launched a heavy attack this morning in Awdheegle district in the Lower Shabelle region, as local residents said they woke up to the sound of gunshots and explosions. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Somalia: PM in Qatar to Explore Joint Investment Opportunities
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre landed in Qatar on Monday for a five-day visit where he is scheduled to meet with top officials in a bid to expand ties between Doha and… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Somalia: Qatar Charity Opens Health Centre to Benefit 20,000 People in Somalia
Qatar Charity inaugurated a health centre within the Madina Hospital in Banaadir, a region in Somalia. The inaugural ceremony of the health centre was attended by several… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Somalia: Govt, Qatar Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Relations
Somali Prime Minister Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre met with the Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi on Wednesday. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Discuss Stepping up Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre received the US Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Shane Dixon at his office in Mogadishu on Tuesday, August 8. Read more »
Somalia: SNA, Foreign Forces Avert Would-Be Suicide Al-Shabaab Car Bombs in Central Region
The SNA forces with the help of foreign troops carried out an operation early today in the Mukayle area under the Bulaburte district of the Hiran region. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Somalia: Somali Journalist Wins Australia/National Union of Somali Journalists'photo Prize
Somali female journalist, Nura Abdi Iman Moge, has won a Somali photojournalism prize - an initiative of the Australian High Commission in Kenya and the National Union of Somali… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Somalia: Two Killed, 10 Injured As Over 60 Terrorists Attack Civilians in Kenya
Over 60 terrorists affiliated with the al-Shabaab terror group from Somalia on Tuesday targeted civilians in Kenya's Lamu County, killing two and injuring at least 10 others. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Somalia: Govt Prepares Local Fighters for 2nd Phase of Anti-Al-Shabaab War
A large number of local fighters were shown in Guri'el district, Galmudug as they are prepared for the second phase of operations against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Somalia: Govt Signed a Cooperation Agreement With Italy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abshir Omar Jama, signed on Wednesday in Rome, a cooperation agreement with H.E. Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime… Read more »
Somalia: Russia Writes Off All Somalia's Debts Ahead Key Summit
Somalia and Russia signed two agreements to settle Mogadishu's debts to Moscow totaling more than $690 million. Read more »