July 26, 2023
Somalia: UN Says 3 Aid Workers Die in Somalia in 3 Months
The UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday said that three aid workers died in Somalia between April and June. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Somalia: President Attends Crucial Meeting in Italy
President Hassan Sheikh has participated in the leader's working lunch of five which included Ethiopia, Italy, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Italy Ahead of UN Summit
The President of Somalia has arrived in Rome to attend a three-day high-level United Nations Food Systems Summit Stock. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Somalia: UNFPA Team Pays a Visit to Southwest State
The President of the Southwest state Abdiaziz Laftagareen, received a delegation from UNFPA at the Presidential palace in Baidoa City on Monday. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Somalia: UNICEF Alarmed By Deaths of 6 Children in Landmine Explosion
UNICEF is deeply saddened by reports that six children were among the victims in a landmine explosion that killed 8 people on Sunday, near the town of Bulaburde, in the Hirshabelle… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Attends Int'l Forum in China
The Somali ambassador to China Awale Kulane has attended an International conference hosted by China International Development Cooperation Agency. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Somalia: UN Says U.S.43 Million Allocated to Mitigate Impact of Drought
UN humanitarians said on Wednesday 43 million U.S. dollars has been allocated to aid Somalia in fighting the effects of drought, mainly food insecurity. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Africa: UN, AU Hail Burundi Soldiers for Securing Somalia
The African Union and United Nations envoys in Somalia have lauded Burundi peacekeepers for their sterling stabilisation efforts in Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Refugees in Yemen Struggle in Harsh Conditions
Somali refugees, who fled the war at home and sought refuge in Yemen, are struggling to survive under very difficult conditions, Anadolu Agency reports. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Trains New Jubaland Special Forces
The vice president of Jubaland state Mohamud Sayid Aden presided over the passing out of new Special troops near Kismayo port city on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: UAE Leaders Congratulate Somali President On Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as sent a message of congratulations to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, on the… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Ambassador to UN Receives Somali President in Washington DC
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met in Washington, with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Somalia: Kenyan Soldiers Injured in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Lamu
Several General Service Unit (GSU) officers sustained injuries on Sunday after their vehicle ran over an explosive device at Mlima wa Faru in Lamu County. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Somalia: Hirshabelle Fires Governor Who Played a Major Role in Anti-Al-Shabab Push
The president of Hirshabeelle state has dismissed the governor of Hiran region, Ali Jeyte Osman, who played a major role in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Somalia: UN Envoy Wraps up Her Regional Tour in Jubaland
Wrapping up her initial round of visits to Somalia's Federal Member States, the new top United Nations official for Somalia today visited Jubaland where she met with its leadership… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Pays Rare Visit to Serbia for Key Talks
Yusuf Madale, the mayor of Mogadishu arrived in BELGRADE for first visit to Serbia, where Somalia has a diplomatic mission. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Visits Jubaland State During Somalia Trip
The President of the Jubbaland state, Ahmed Madobe received in Kismayo the head of US Africa Command, General Michael E. Langley, who is visiting Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Gen. Langley Visits Somalia
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Mogadishu and Kismayo, Somalia June 13-14. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Discuss Military, Defence Cooperation
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the defense minister of Somalia is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as bilateral relations warm up. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Somalia: UN Security Council Issues Statement On Somalia Situation
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Somalia: New UN Envoy Lands in Somalia Amid Worst Drought in 40 Years
The recently appointed Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Turkey to Attend Erdogan's Inauguration Ceremony
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh arrived in Turkiye's capital Ankara on Friday to attend the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Drone Strike Kills 3 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia
The United States said its military in Africa conducted a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Thursday, June 1, killing three militants. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Somalia: President Phones Erdogan Following Election Victory
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud phoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his victory in the presidential elections. Read more »
Somalia: Minister of Interior Meets With Finish Delegation in Mogadishu
Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the interior of the interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation held a meeting with a delegation from the Finish government in Mogadishu. Read more »