August 20, 2022
Somalia: At Least 20 Hurt in Mogadishu Mortar Shelling
At least 20 people were wounded in Hamar Jajab district after five mortars landed in the School Polozio area, which is home to Somali police. Read more »
August 21, 2022
Somalia: Farmajo Joins the Federal Somali Parliament
The Lower House held a session today in Villa Hargeisa for the swearing-in of former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo as a legislator. Read more »
Somalia: Health Minister Confirms Death Toll From Hotel Attack
Health Minister Dr. Ali Haji said 21 deaths and 117 people were wounded, with at least 15 in critical condition as troops end the Hayat hotel attack by Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces End Siege At Mogadishu Hotel - Security Commander
Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by Al-Qaeda-linked militants at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu that lasted about 30 hours, a security commander told AFP around midnight… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Somalia: FM Discusses With UK Ambassador the Strengthening Ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Jama, received in the capital Mogadishu, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Federal… Read more »
Somalia: WFP Chief Visits Somalia Amid Severe Drought
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday received the Director General of the WFP, David Beasley at his office in Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, UN Discuss Security, Humanitarian and State-Building
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Jama, received in Mogadishu the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Somalia: Somali Police Arrested Suspect in the Murder of a High School Student
The security forces in Elasha Biya area near Mogadishu have arrested Jeilani Aden Abadir who is accused of murdering Hibo Qasim Mohamed, a high school graduate girl. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Candidate Is Running for Toronto City Council Seat
TORONTO [SMN] - Somalis in the diaspora make history in the elections of the countries they live in as second citizens after migrating from their motherland over civil war. Read more »
Somalia: United Kingdom Supports Somalia's Security Transition
The UK Government has reinforced its support to the Somali Security Forces (SSF) through an additional contribution of £2.3 million to the United Nations Support Office in… Read more »
Somalia: A Great Poet Hadrawi Dies in Somalia
HARGEISA - Renowned Somali poet Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame Hadraawi has died in the Somaliland capital, Hargeisa, aged 79. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Holds Extraordinary Meeting in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU [SMN] - An extraordinary cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamse Abdi Barre was held in Villa Somalia on Tuesday… Read more »
August 08, 2022
Uganda: President Arrives in Uganda
KAMPALA [SMN] - The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud started an official visit to Uganda on Monday, the 8th foreign trip since taking office in June 2022. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Burns Down Homes in Central Somalia
The Islamist armed group Al-Shabab has burned down nine homes and destroyed several water wells in raids on three villages near Mahas and Baladweyne towns, amid an ongoing military… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Receives Copy of Credentials of New Kenyan Ambassador
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abshir Omar Jama, received today in his office at the Ministry a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the… Read more »
Somalia: Miraa Exports to Somalia Hit Sh1 Billion in Three Weeks
Kenya has exported miraa worth Sh1 billion to Somalia in under a month since the resumption of trade coming as a major reprieve to growers who had been hit hard when Mogadishu… Read more »
August 16, 2022
Somalia: President Reinstates Army Ranks Stripped From Sadak Joon
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, issued a presidential decree to reinstate the full army rank of Brigadier General to Sadak Omar Mohamed (Sadak Joon) and his rights… Read more »
Somalia: Gunmen Kill One Soldier in Ambush Attack in Somalia
Armed militias attacked a convoy of Somali forces traveling in the vicinity of Guri'el, a town in Galgadud town under Galmudug state. Read more »
Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Joins World Leaders to Congratulate William Ruto
World leaders have sent congratulatory messages to Kenya's president-elect, William Ruto following his declaration as the winner of the country's August 9 election. Read more »
Somalia: President Holds 1st Phone Talks With Ruto
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a phone conversation with the President-elect of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto on Tuesday. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Somalia: Muse Bihi Accuses Opposition of Igniting Deadly Protests in Somaliland
The President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, spoke strongly about the violent demonstrations that the opposition parties and their supporters made in the cities of Somaliland… Read more »
Somalia: UAE Delivers 1,000 Tonnes of Aid to Drought-Hit Somalia
An Emirati ship carrying more than 1,000 tonnes of food and relief supplies has arrived in Somalia to support millions of people affected by the country's worst drought in decades. Read more »
August 13, 2022
Somalia: New Interior Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi Takes Over Office
MOGADISHU [SMN] - The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre presided over the handing over of office at the ministry of interior in Mogadishu on Saturday morning. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Calls for Dialogue in Somaliland Amid Unrest
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has urged the leaders of Somaliland to return to negotiating table to resolve the current electoral standoff through dialogue. Read more »
Somalia: Mustafe Cagjar Reshuffles Top Brass of Security Agencies
JIGJIGA [SMN] - The leader of the Somali regional state Mustafe Cagjar has made a reshuffles the top brass of security agencies following Al-Shabaab cross-border attacks. Read more »