May 31, 2023
Somalia: Jubaland State Leader, U.S. Diplomat Discuss War On Al-Shabaab
The long-ruling Jubaland regional state leader Ahmed Madobe held a meeting with a top US diplomat at the American embassy in Mogadishu on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: AU Troops Return to Bulo-Marer Base Days After Al-Shabaab Attack
African Union troops returned to the Bulo-Marer base 5 days after Al-Shabaab attacked the camp occupied by Ugandan troops of the ATMIS contingent. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Slams Attack On the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
The US strongly condemns the attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Somalia: U.S., Qatar and UK Announce a U.S.$10.5 Million in New Aid to Somalia
The US Agency for International Development [USAID] with Qatar Development Fund and UKAID announced on Thursday a new aid package for Somalia. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Somalia: Finance Minister Meets With a Minister From Canada in Egypt
Minister of Finance of Somalia Dr. Elmi Mohamud Noor is participating in the conference in the city of Sharma Sheikh, Egypt, representing his Horn of Africa nation. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Somalia: Spy Chief Visits U.S. for Talks With CIA, FBI and Pentagon Officials
The director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] Mahad Salad is in the US on an official working visit, becoming his 1st since taking the powerful office last… Read more »
May 20, 2023
Somalia: UN Agency Calls for Urgent Assistance After Shabelle River Flooding
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Hirshabelle State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management have called for urgent… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Meets Saudi Crown Prince On Sidelines of Jeddah Summit
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh has held a fruitful meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah city on Friday. Read more »
May 19, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Joins Arab Leaders for Historic Summit in Saudi Arabia
Somali President Hassan Sheikh is participating in the 32nd session of the Arab League which kicked start on Friday in the red seas city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Revives Diplomatic Ties With Cuba
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Huruse received a copy of the diplomatic credentials from the new Cuban ambassador to Somalia Juan Manuel Rodríguez. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Somalia: Create Distance Between Opposing Forces in Lasanod, U.S. Diplomat Tells Bihi
The US ambassador to Somalia, Larry Andre, called on President Musi Bihi to withdraw the Somaliland army from the front lines of the Lasanood war. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. President Names New Ambassador to Somalia
The President of the US, Joe Biden, has appointed Richard Riley as the new Ambassador to Somalia, replacing Larry André, who is currently in Mogadishu, according to a… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Repels Al-Shabaab Attack in Hiran Region
A battle broke out early on Wednesday morning in the Bardhere area of Hiran region between the local forces supported by the SNA and Al-Shabaab. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Somalia: FM Receives China's Ambassador in Mogadishu
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Jama, received, on Monday, in his office the Ambassador of China to Somalia Fei Shengchao. Read more »
March 25, 2023
Somalia: Ethiopian Officials Visit Central Somalia Ahead of Offensive
Senior officials from the Ethiopian military led by General Tesfaye and General Haji arrived in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiraan region, on Saturday. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Lauds Somalia's Efforts to Win Gust for Lifting UN Arms Embargo
The US government has praised President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for taking important steps to meet the UN sanctions criteria. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Somalia: Italy Donates Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) to Somali Police
The state Minister for Security Mohamed Ali Hagaa and the Somali Police Commander General Sulub Ahmed Firin participated in the event of the Italian Embassy handing over vehicles… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Ramps Up Efforts to Lift UN Arms Embargo
After launching Somali-led offensive against Al-Shabaab, the federal government revived calls for lifting a UN arms embargo on the country. Read more »
March 05, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Qatar for UN Summit
The president of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar at the invitation of emir Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamid Al-Thani. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Somalia: EU Approves Further Support to National Army and ATMIS
The Political and Security Committee (PSC) has approved additional support for the Somali National Army (SNA) and for the military component of the African Union Transition Mission… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Somalia: Demonstration Against the Las'anod War Held in the U.S.
An estimated 200 people staged a protest on Friday in the United States, against Somaliland's attacks in Lasanod city, which claimed the lives of over 100 people since December. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Somalia: UN Expert Expresses Alarm At the High Number of Civilian Casualties in Lasanod Clashes
A UN expert today expressed alarm at the high number of civilian casualties in Somalia, following clashes between Somaliland security forces and clan members in Laas Canood, Sool… Read more »
February 26, 2023
Somalia: House Speaker Attends 34th Arab Inter-Parliamentary in Iraq
BAGHDAD [SMN] - The 34th Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference kicked off in Baghdad, Iraq Saturday with the participation of the Somali house Speaker Aden Madobe. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Sends Condolences After Senior Commander Killed in Attack
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sent his heartfelt condolences to the country's armed forces for the loss of commanders killed in the Galcad attack by Al-Shabaab… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Somalia: MSDF, French Aircraft Carrier Conduct Joint Drills Off Somali Coast
A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer and a French Navy carrier strike group led by its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has conducted joint drills in the Gulf… Read more »