Somalia: Somalia Retains Authority Over Ethiopian Troop Inclusion in Aussom, Says UK Ambassador

The United Kingdom's Ambassador to Somalia, Michael Nithavrianakis, has affirmed that Somalia holds the authority to decide on whether Ethiopian troops will participate in the… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali President Farmajo Criticizes NCC Decisions, Calls for Inclusive Governance

Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Wednesday sharply criticized the decisions reached by the National Consultative Council (NCC), accusing the body of exacerbating… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Rejects Term Extension, Opposes Mogadishu Forum's Communiqué

The Jubaland state in Somalia has firmly rejected a proposed term extension for both regional and federal leaders, denouncing Wednesday's decision made at the National Consultative… Read more »

Somalia: Intense Clashes Erupt in Luuq District of Gedo Region

The town of Luuq in Somalia's Gedo region has once again become the epicenter of violent conflict, with reports of intense fighting erupting on its eastern outskirts today. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Canada Host Key Event On Women, Peace and Security Agenda in New York

On 24 October 2024, Somalia, in collaboration with Canada, hosted yesterday a major side event titled "From National Ambitions to Local Realities: Somalia's Journey in Localizing… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Internal Security Minister Meets British Ambassador to Boost Security Cooperation

Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartag), Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, met with British Ambassador Michael Nithavrianakis today to discuss enhancing security ties between… Read more »

Tanzania: Somali Cabinet Approves Defense Cooperation MOU With Tanzania

The Somali cabinet, during its regular weekly session last night, greenlit a Memorandum of Understanding focused on defense cooperation with Tanzania, marking a significant step in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Meets UN Official to Discuss Security Transition

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia held a productive meeting with Atul Khare, the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support at the United Nations, focusing on the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali and Kenyan Presidents Meet in Nairobi to Bolster Security and Trade

In a significant diplomatic encounter, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi on October 22, marking a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President to Meet Kenyan Counterpart to Discuss Security Transition and Bilateral Ties

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on Monday for high-level discussions with Kenyan President William Ruto, focusing on security transition and enhancing… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia - Mogadishu Security Sweep Targets Potential Threats

On the night of October 21, 2024, the Somali government launched a significant security offensive in the Hamarweyne district of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, with the intent… Read more »

Somalia: Tense Standoff Continues in Luuq District After Tribal Clashes

Clashes between rival tribal militias in Luuq district, Gedo region, persist, following an outbreak of violence that claimed at least 10 lives yesterday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Concludes Regional Tour in Djibouti, Focuses On Security and Cooperation

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud touched down in Djibouti Sunday evening, marking the final leg of his diplomatic tour which included visits to Uganda and Burundi. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets Burundi Counterpart to Discuss Regional Stability

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Bujumbura on Thursday, marking a significant diplomatic visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Somalia and Burundi. Read more »

Somalia: Clashes in Luuq, Somalia Leave At Least Seven Dead, Numerous Injured

Intense fighting erupted again Sunday morning in the Luuq district of Somalia's Gedo region, where two local militias engaged in a fierce battle, leading to at least seven… Read more »

Somalia: UK Boosts Somalia Security With Additional £7.5 Million to ATMIS

The United Kingdom has provided a further £7.5 million to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). This latest round of funding builds on earlier… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Strike Al-Shabaab Bases, Kill 10 Militants in Southern Mudug

The Somali National Army (SNA) executed a targeted operation in the early hours of Tuesday in the Southern Mudug region, successfully neutralizing 10 Al-Shabaab militants and… Read more »

Somalia: Clashes in Somalia's Luuq District Leave Casualties, Escalate Tensions

Intense fighting erupted last night in the Luuq district of Somalia's Gedo region, near the Kenyan border, leading to casualties and further straining local tensions. The conflict,… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt's Al-Sisi Heads to Eritrea for Talks On Regional Stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is due to arrive in Eritrea on Thursday for high-level talks focused on bolstering regional stability and deepening bilateral relations, an… Read more »

Somalia: UK and Somalia Seek UN Human Rights Council Support for Somalia's Reforms

UK and Somalia Seek UN Human Rights Council Support for Somalia's Reforms - The United Kingdom and Somalia jointly presented a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia Pledge Unity in Asmara Summit, Aiming to Counter Regional Tensions

In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia concluded a tripartite summit in Asmara, Eritrea, affirming their commitment to respect sovereignty and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces to Withdraw From Gedo Region Amidst War On Al-Shabaab

In a strategic military redeployment, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ordered the withdrawal of Somalia's elite Gorgor forces from the Gedo region, sources confirmed. Read more »

Somalia: Madobe Plans Snap Election in Kismayo Amidst Tensions With Central Government

In a move that may further complicate Somalia's electoral landscape, Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has announced plans to hold a snap election in Kismayo, the capital of the… Read more »

Somalia: 4.4 Million Expected to Face Crisis Levels of Hunger in Somalia - UN

The number of people experiencing crisis levels of hunger in Somalia is expected to rise to 4.4 million between October and December, the UN Office for the Coordination of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Says Dozens of Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Army Operations

The Somali National Army (SNA) has killed 59 Al-Shabaab militants in a series of military operations in central Somalia, according to a statement by the Ministry of Information. Read more »