June 25, 2022
Somalia: UN Body Seeks U.S.$993 Million to Prevent Famine, Tackle Drought in Somalia
MOGADISHU -- The United Nations humanitarian agency said Friday it's seeking 993.3 million U.S. dollars to provide life-saving and life-sustaining assistance to prevent famine and… Read more »
Somalia: World Bank Approves U.S.$143 Million for Drought Response
The World Bank said Thursday it has approved 143 million U.S. dollars in International Development Assistance (IDA) financing to help vulnerable Somalis tackle severe drought and… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Somalia: Ten Defendants Face Murder Charges in Beledweyne, Central Somalia
MOGADISHU - The 27th division of the Armed Forces' court has started hearing charges against 10 soldiers in the SNA, including several retired soldiers. Read more »
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Returns to Somalia After UAE Visit
MOGADISHU [SMN] - The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a delegation led by him has returned to the country after a working visit to our brotherly country of the… Read more »
Somalia: At Least 30 Children Died From Malnutrition At Kismayo Hospital
KISMAYO [SMN] - About 30 children have died of malnutrition in Kismayo, the regional capital of Lower Jubba, south of Somalia in the past few hours. Read more »
June 23, 2022
Somalia: PM-Designate Meets With Former Presidents in Mogadishu
The Prime Minister-designate Hamza Abdi Barre met with the former Presidents of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Shiekh Sharif Shiekh Ahmed. Read more »
Somalia: Madobe Meets With Security Chiefs Ahead of Independence Day
Acting President and Speaker of parliament Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe) chaired a meeting on national security and preparations for independence day. Read more »
Somalia: Danab Forces Kill Two Militants and Capture Four Alive Near Kismayo
Somalia's special commandos DANAB along with with the Jubaland Security Forces have carried out a planned army operation near Kismayo port city on Thursday. Read more »
June 22, 2022
Kenya: Lower House Speaker Returns to Mogadishu After Kenya Visit
MOGADISHU [SMN] - The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia Sheikh Adan Madobe returned home today after a two-day visit to Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Somalia: Drought Envoy Visits IDPs in Dolow Near Kenyan Border
A delegation led by the Special envoy for the drought response at the presidency Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, arrived in Dolow District in Gedo Region. Read more »
Somalia: Acting FM Receives the Credentials of the New UNICEF Representative to Somalia
The Acting Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Balal Mohamed Osman, received on Sunday in his office at the Ministry the… Read more »
June 19, 2022
Somalia: EU Ambassador to Meet With Somali Defence
Somalia's defense minister, Abdikadir Mohamed Nor, held discussions with European Union's envoy for Somalia, Tiina Intelmann, in the capital Mogadishu, according to the National… Read more »
Somalia: Police Chief Attends Interpol Meeting in Addis Ababa
A delegation of officials led by the Somali Police Force Commander Major General Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where they attended the Interpol… Read more »
June 18, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Foreign Fighters Among 70 Killed in Bahdo Attack - Leader
Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Karie lauded the national army, authorities, and citizens in Bahdo district for thwarting Friday's terrorist attack. Read more »
Somalia: PM Opens National Exam for High Schools
The Prime Minister of federal republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble, launched National Exam for the Secondary School Students in Mogadishu on Saturday. Read more »
June 17, 2022
Somalia: President's Statement On Bahdo Attack
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud commended the armed forces and the local residents of Bahdo after repelling an attack by Al-Shabab on Friday. Read more »
Somalia: Abdirahman Abdishakur Meets With Canadian Officials
The President's Special Envoy for drought and Humanitarian affairs Mr. Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame launches Emergency Drought Response Program in the country. Read more »
Somalia: Dozens Killed As Al-Shabaab Attacks Small Town in Central Somalia
A fight that was described as one of the deadliest battles that lasted for more than two hours took place on Friday morning in the Bahdo area of Galgadud region. Read more »
Somalia: World Bank Pledges U.S.$100 Million for Somalia
Somali President Hassan Shiekh Mohamud met with World Bank Country Manager Ms. Kristina Svensson at Villa Somalia on Thursday. Read more »
June 16, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Slaps Two ISIS Couple With Long Jail Terms
Somali Military court sentenced two ISIS members to 15 years of imprisonment on Thursday, according to the state media. Read more »
Somalia: Deni Chairs Weekly Puntland Cabinet Meeting
The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni, has on Thursday chaired a weekly meeting of his Cabinet in Garowe city. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Chief Visits Lower Shabelle Region
The Chief of the Somali National Army General Odowa Yusuf Rage held meetings with the local community in Barire town, Sonna reported. Read more »
Somalia: EU Delivers Advanced Military Equipment to Somalia
Ministry of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Armed Forces Command has received advanced military equipment given by the European Union Mission in Somalia, the… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Somalia: President Chooses Hamza Barre As New Somali PM
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed has today announced his new prime minister after one month after his election. Read more »
Somalia: Kenya Expresses Regret Over Somaliland Participation at a Diplomatic Event
The government has expressed its regret over the presence of the flag of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, at a diplomatic function after an angry Mogadishu accused… Read more »