September 08, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Apologizes for Its TV Report About Somalia Relations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia rejected a bombshell report by its eTV on Wednesday that touches on the historic relationship with Somalia. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Somalia: Interior Minister Meets With China's Ambassador
The minister of interior of Somalia Ahmed Moalim Fiqi received the Ambassador of China FEI Shengchao at his office in Mogadishu on Wednesday. Read more »
Somalia: President Sacks Mayor of Mogadishu
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud sacked the mayor of Mogadishu Omar Filish, and named Yusuf Hussein Jimale as his replacement. Read more »
Somalia: UNSC Convenes On the Situation in Somalia
The United Nations Security Council held a closed-door meeting on the situation in Somalia today. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Somalia: A Bus Station Bombing in Somalia Leaves 1 Dead and 9 Injured
At least one soldier was killed and nine others sustained wounds on Tuesday in a bomb blast at a bus station in Barawe, a coastal city in southern Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland MPs Approve Electoral Members in a Majority Vote
The House of Representatives of Somaliland overwhelmingly approved the 3 members of the election committee, which they had previously rejected. Read more »
Somalia: Landmine Kills 1 Child and Wounds Two in Central Somalia
At least one child has died and two others were wounded in a landmine explosion in central Somalia on Tuesday, local residents said. Read more »
Somalia: Police Warns the Public Against Seeking Justice in Al-Shabab Courts
The Chief of the Somali Police Force, General Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijaar has warned the public against seeking justice in Al-Shabaab's courts. Read more »
Somalia: The UN Says Famine Will Reach Parts of Somalia Later This Year
The United Nations says "famine is at the door" in Somalia with "concrete indications" famine will occur later this year in the southern Bay region. This falls just short of a… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Somalia: Special Forces Attack Al-Shabaab Court Near the Capital
Somali forces attacked the Al-Shabaab court following clashes in the Lower Shabelle region on Monday. Read more »
Somalia: Former MP Appointed to Advisor Position
Ex-MP Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim (Qoone) was appointed to be the adviser on regional government relations for the president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Read more »
September 04, 2022
Somalia: Interior Minister Meets With Independent Border Commission
The Minister of Interior Ahmed Moalin Fiqi a held meeting with members of the Independent Border and Federal Commission in the office today. Read more »
Africa: AU Names New Envoy for Somalia
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki Mahamat has appointed Ambassador Mohammed El-Amine Souef, of the Union of Comoros, as his Special Representative… Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Strongly Condemns Somalia Attack
The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of an attack that targeted transport buses in the Hiran region, central Somalia, and led to deaths and… Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Friday's Deadly Attack in Somalia
Turkiye on Saturday condemned Friday's terror attack in Somalia that left at least 20 civilians dead. Read more »
September 03, 2022
Somalia: At Least 17 People Killed in Attack On Aid Convoy
Al-Shabaab carried out an attack early on Saturday morning in the Hiran region in central Somalia, which caused heavy losses. Read more »
September 02, 2022
Somalia: UN Relief Chief in Somalia for the 2nd Day for Talks On Drought
The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths is in Somalia for a visit to see his own eyes on the ongoing humanitarian… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks a Town in Central Somalia
Al-Shabaab fighters have attacked a small town in the Galgadud region in central Somalia amid ongoing military operations against the militant group. Read more »
Somalia: Mortar Fire Kills Three in Somalia's Capital
At least three Somali civilians were killed and 15 others wounded in a morning mortar attack in Mogadishu, the country's capital, police and witnesses said. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland in Talks With Govt to Regain Gedo Control - MP
Jubaland state wants to regain full control of the Gedo region amid rejection by the local people to live under Ahmed Madobe's Kismayo-based administration. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Somalia: Qatar's Amir Receives Message From President of Somalia
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a written message from the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud pertaining to… Read more »
Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Central Somalia
A heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday in the El-Adde area, 60 km west of Beledweyne city in the Hiran region. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Jets Back to Mogadishu From Tunisia
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre returned to Mogadishu today after attending the TICAD8 International Conference held in Tunis. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Somalia: Bomb Blast Kills Deputy DC in Somali Capital
An explosion that occurred in Mogadishu last night killed the deputy Yaqshid DC on political affairs who was identified as Moalim Hussein Filaweyne. Read more »
Somalia: Saudi Arabia Launches Second Somalia Relief Phase
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center on Monday inaugurated the second phase of an emergency relief intervention for Somalia to help reduce the effects of drought and… Read more »