June 05
Somalia: Somali National Army and Local Forces Withdraw From Middle Shabelle Region Amid Rising Tensions
The reports from war frontlines indicate that the Somali National Army (SNA) and local forces have withdrawn from areas along the banks of the Shabelle River in the Middle Shabelle… Read more »
June 04
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Meets Leaders At 2024 Korea-Africa Summit
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre has fully participated in the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit held in Seoul. Read more »
Somalia: UN Seeks Funds to Scale Up Response As Heavy Rains Ease in Somalia
The United Nations humanitarian agency on Monday appealed for additional funds to respond to the impact of the Gu (April-to-June) rains in Somalia as dry conditions are predicted… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Seeks Non-Permanent UN Security Council Seat
In a significant move for Somali diplomacy, Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi departed for New York on Monday, leading the delegation of the Federal Republic of Somalia to… Read more »
June 03
Somalia: Over 40 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in New Military Operation
The Somali army announced on Monday that it has killed 40 members of the extremist al-Shabaab Movement in a new military operation in the Mudug governorate. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Security Forces Apprehend Three Is Suspects in Bosaso Operation
Puntland State Security forces successfully arrested three individuals suspected to be members of the terrorist militant group Islamic State (IS) during an operation in Bosaso… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Praised for Hajj Service Quality - Ministry Officials Meet Saudi Counterparts
The Hajj committee of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia held a meeting today in Makkah with officials from Saudi Arabia. Read more »
Somalia: Debate Over Ethiopian Troops Withdrawal From Somalia Intensifies
The recent announcement by Somalia's National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, that Ethiopian troops will be expected to leave Somalia by the end of December 2024 has sparked… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Cross Border Into Southern Somalia, Establishing Military Posts
In a recent development, advanced troops from Ethiopia have crossed the border from the Hiran and Bakool regions into southern Somalia. These forces, reportedly from the 5th Kilin… Read more »
June 02
Somalia: SODMA Commissioner Meets With Qatar Ambassador
In a significant development for Somalia's humanitarian efforts, the Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mohamud Moalim, recently met with the… Read more »
May 31
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Receives Praise for War On Al-Shabaab
James Swan, the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, has commended President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his government for fostering development in the country and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Executions Surge in 2023, Amnesty Report Reveals
In 2023, Somalia experienced a significant increase in executions, with at least 38 individuals put to death, according to a recent report by Amnesty International. Read more »
May 30
Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Discusses Post-Debt Economic Priorities With UK, Norway, and Netherlands Officials
In another important step towards Somalia's economic recovery, the Somali Finance Minister, Bihi Egeh, met with senior officials and ministers from the United Kingdom, Norway, and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Engages With Somali Community in Nairobi
In a recent visit to Nairobi, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spent time with the Somali community in the Isli neighborhood, visiting local markets and engaging with Somali… Read more »
May 29
Somalia: Somalia's President Delivers Keynote Speech At African Development Bank Summit
In a powerful speech at the African Development Bank summit in Nairobi, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia highlighted the remarkable progress his country has achieved… Read more »
Somalia: Intense Clashes Erupt Between Al-Shabaab and Daesh in Eastern Puntland
In a recent turn of events, heavy fighting broke out between the militant groups Al-Shabaab and Daesh in the Galgala mountains, located in the eastern region of Puntland. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Denies Involvement in Puntland Operation
In a surprising turn of events, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has publicly stated that it was not involved in a recent operation in the Almadow mountains of Puntland… Read more »
May 28
Somalia: Somali PM and UN Special Representative Discuss Enhanced Collaboration for Somalia
In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, recently met with James Swan, the acting United Nations Special Representative for Somalia. Read more »
May 27
Somalia: Somalia and Germany Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and New Cooperation Opportunities
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed received on Monday in his office at the ministry in the capital, Mogadishu, a… Read more »
Somalia: SODMA Commissioner Meets With OCHA Somalia to Discuss Humanitarian Efforts
In a significant development for Somalia's humanitarian efforts, the Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mahamuud Moallim, held a meeting with… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Denies Federal Government's Report On Al-Shabaab Operation
The Ministry of Information of Puntland Regional State has issued a statement denying the federal government's claim that Somali army forces and their international partners killed… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets New UN Special Representative for Somalia
In a significant development for the country's international relations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, welcomed the new… Read more »
May 24
Somalia: A Wave of Cooperation - Somalia and Oman Forge a Partnership in the Fisheries Sector
In a significant move towards enhancing the development of Somalia's fisheries sector, the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Sultanate of Oman have recently inked a Memorandum of… Read more »
May 23
Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Approves Key Bills, Including Defense Cooperation Deal With Kenya
Somalia's cabinet, in their regular weekly meeting, approved several crucial bills on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The bills include the National Higher Education Act, the Somali… Read more »
Somalia: UN Sanctions Three Al-Shabaab Leaders At Request of Somali Government
In a significant move to combat terrorism, the United Nations Security Council has sanctioned three leaders of the Al-Shabaab militant group following a request from the Somali… Read more »