Somalia: Somali Envoy Visits Kenya's Lamu County to Boost Investment and Strengthen Ties With Somali Diaspora

Lamu, Kenya - In a move aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting development in regions with a strong Somali presence, Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Finance Minister Biixi Imaan Cige Named Africa's Best Finance Minister of 2025

The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hon. Biixi Imaan Cige, has been awarded the prestigious title of Africa's Best Finance Minister for the year 2025… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Launches Plan to Reopen Blocked Roads and Ease Traffic in Mogadishu

Mogadishu - The Federal Government of Somalia has initiated a new plan aimed at reopening blocked roads in the capital, Mogadishu, as part of broader efforts to ease traffic… Read more »

East Africa: President of Comoros Receives Credentials From Somali Ambassador to Tanzania and EAC

The President of the Union of the Comoros, H.E. Azali Assoumani, has officially received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Tanzania and the… Read more »

Somalia: Key Delegations Head to Las Anod Ahead of Crucial SSC-Khaatumo Statehood Conference

- The city of Las Anod, the administrative capital of the Sool region, is preparing to host a high-stakes political conference aimed at finalizing the structure and leadership of… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Prepares to Join Arab University Games in Doha

MOGADISHU - As Somalia ramps up preparations to participate in the upcoming Arab University Games in Doha, Qatar, the country's Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Participates in Global Technology Summit in Switzerland

The Federal Republic of Somalia has taken part in the high-level WSIS+20 Summit on digital development, currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing Somalia was Hon.… Read more »

Somalia: Mayor of Mogadishu Lays Foundation Stone for Rebuilding 26-Ka June Road in Hodan District

Mogadishu - In a move aimed at improving urban infrastructure and enhancing service delivery, the Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Banadir Region, Dr. Xasan Maxamed Xuseen… Read more »

Egypt: Fire At Cairo Telecom Hub Kills 4, Disrupts Internet, Phones, and Air Traffic

Cairo, Egypt - A massive fire broke out Monday in the heart of Cairo at a key telecommunications hub, leaving four employees dead, over two dozen injured, and causing widespread… Read more »

Somalia: No Troop Deployment to Sool or Sanaag, Says Somali Federal Government

Mogadishu - The Federal Government of Somalia wishes to make it unequivocally clear that no military forces have been deployed to the regions of Sool and Sanaag. There is currently… Read more »

Egypt: High-Level Talks in Egypt - Presidents Hassan Sheikh and Al-Sisi Discuss Strategic Bilateral Cooperation

In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral ties, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia met today with his Egyptian counterpart,… Read more »

Somalia: Mayor of Mogadishu Meets Sudanese Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Urban Cooperation

The Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of the Banadir Region, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), hosted a courtesy meeting at his office today with the Ambassador of the Republic… Read more »

Somalia: President Ahmed Madobe Pays Morale-Boosting Visit to Jubaland's Elite Forces

The President of the Jubaland State of Somalia, Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madobe), carried out a morale-boosting visit today to the National Emergency Response Forces under the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Concludes National Consultation On Social Media Risks - a Step Closer to a Unified Digital Policy

The Federal Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism officially concluded the two-day National Consultation on the Risks of Misusing Social Media in Mogadishu today, marking… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches National Policy Dialogue On Tackling Social Media Misuse - Minister of Information Opens High-Level Consultation

MOGADISHU - In a bold move to confront the growing risks posed by the misuse of social media in Somalia, the country's Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Hon. Daud… Read more »

Somalia: High-Stakes Diplomacy - President Hassan Sheikh to Hold Critical Talks With Egyptian President Al-Sisi Amid Nile River Tensions

CAIRO - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia is set to depart for Cairo, Egypt's capital, where he will hold a high-level bilateral meeting with his… Read more »

Somalia: Hope in Sight - Hundreds in Warshiikh Receive Free Eye Treatment From Volunteer Doctors

Warshiikh, Somalia - In a powerful show of community-driven healthcare, a team of volunteer Somali eye doctors brought life-changing medical aid to one of Somalia's underserved… Read more »

Somalia: Council of Ministers Approves Nine Candidates for National Human Rights Commission

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia has unanimously approved the nomination of nine candidates to serve on the Independent National Human Rights… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Egypt Sign Key Memorandum of Understanding On Justice and Labour Mobility

Mogadishu, Somalia - The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has officially approved a memorandum of… Read more »

Somalia: President Laftagareen Registers As First Voter in South West State Electoral Rollout

President of South West State, H.E. Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, has officially become the first citizen to receive a voter registration card during the launch of the… Read more »

Somalia: Outcry in Mogadishu Over Alleged Plan to Sell Siinay Market Land

The Somali government is facing growing backlash following reports that it is planning to sell land occupied by Siinay Market in Wartanabadda District, Mogadishu. The move has… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh to Hold High-Stakes Talks With Opposition Leaders in Mogadishu

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to hold a highly anticipated and sensitive meeting today in Mogadishu with leaders from the Council of the Opposition Forum,… Read more »

Somalia: Young Motorcycle Riders Protest in Mogadishu Over Alleged Harassment and Extortion

A group of young men who make a living riding "Fekon" motorcycles staged a protest on Wednesday at the busy KM4 intersection in Mogadishu, bringing traffic to a standstill as they… Read more »

South Sudan: 'It's a Big Task, but I'm Ready' - Dr. Gaas Opens Up About His New Role As AU Envoy to South Sudan

- For Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas, the former Prime Minister of Somalia and one-time President of Puntland, public service has always meant stepping into difficult terrain with… Read more »

Somalia: Director of Somali Civil Aviation Speaks On Helicopter Crash At Mogadishu Airport

Mogadishu - The Director General of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Ahmed Macallin Hassan, has confirmed to the national media that a military helicopter operated by the… Read more »