Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia in Talks to Strengthen Transport and Aviation Ties

Somalia and Saudi Arabia are exploring ways to boost bilateral cooperation in transport and aviation, including the introduction of direct flights between the two countries. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Stand for the Right to Strike Before the UN's Principal Judicial Body Applauded By Trade Unions

The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the national labour centre representing Somali workers, has welcomed the strong and principled stance taken by the Somalia before the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Reclaims Independent Oversight of National Human Rights Affairs

In a landmark decision, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has officially approved Somalia's request to resume independent management and oversight of its national… Read more »

East Africa: East African Community Conference (Eacon 2025) Officially Opens in Mogadishu

The Somali capital, Mogadishu, is hosting the East African Community Conference (EACON 2025), which officially opened on Tuesday and will run from October 7-8. Read more »

Egypt: Peace Summit On Gaza Opens in Egypt Amid Renewed Push for U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

A fresh round of indirect peace talks aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in the Gaza conflict officially opens today, Tuesday, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt -- with… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Conducts Airstrike Targeting ISIS Militants in Somalia's Puntland Region

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed carrying out an airstrike in Somalia's Puntland region, targeting suspected members of the Islamic State (ISIS) operating… Read more »

Egypt: Trump Urges Hamas Delegation in Cairo to 'Act Quickly' As Indirect Peace Talks With Israel Resume

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on all parties involved in efforts to end the Gaza conflict to "move swiftly" toward peace, as mediators gather in Cairo, Egypt, today… Read more »

Somalia: UN to Slash Critical Food Aid for Hundreds of Thousands of Vulnerable Somalis Amid Severe Funding Shortfall

MOGADISHU -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that it will cut life-saving food assistance to hundreds of thousands of Somalis next month due to an… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Communications Attends Arab Internet Security Summit in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, -- Somalia's Minister of Communications and Technology, Mohamed Adan Macalin, has participated in the 2nd Arab Ministers' Council on Internet Security, held in Riyadh,… Read more »

Somalia: The German Embassy Launches Mogadishu Climate Talk On Peace and Security

Somalia's struggle with the twin pressures of conflict and climate change was placed centre stage in Mogadishu as the Embassy of Germany convened the capital's first Climate Talk. Read more »

Somalia: UK Pledges $30 Million to Support Somalia's Security Transition

The United Kingdom government, through Development Minister Baroness Chapman, announced new financial support for the Federal Government of Somalia and the African Union Support… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Meets Donald Trump Amid Controversy Over Ilhan Omar Remarks

New York, - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a high-profile state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in New York, marking the… Read more »

Somalia: Doha Deal - Hassan Sheikh, Erdogan Double Down On Somalia-Turkey Alliance

Doha, Qatar - President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has had a high level bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the Arab and Islamic… Read more »

Africa: Somali President Attends Regional Summit On Funding African Union Mission (Aussom)

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday joined regional leaders in Guba, Ethiopia, for a five-party summit focused on mobilizing financial and political support for the… Read more »

Somalia: The Step That Changed Somalia's Destiny - How Erdogan's 2011 Visit Reshaped Relations Forever

Fourteen years ago, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a decision that Somali officials say forever altered the country's trajectory. His historic August 2011 visit to… Read more »

Somalia: China Unveils Special Visa to Draw Young Tech Talent

Beijing, -- China announced on Wednesday a new visa program aimed at attracting young scientists and innovators, part of Beijing's effort to strengthen its position in global… Read more »

Somalia: Turkish Arms Ship Diverted to Djibouti After Release By Puntland

A Turkish vessel carrying military supplies for Somalia's armed forces has been forced to divert to Djibouti after encountering rough seas, weeks after being released from a… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Reaffirms Somalia Policy Amid Calls to Recognize Somaliland

The United States has reiterated that there is no change in its policy toward Somalia, despite renewed pressure from Republican lawmakers urging Washington to formally recognize… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Minister of Information Meets EU Ambassador to Boost Cultural and Social Cooperation

Today, Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Da'ud Aweys Jaama' warmly received Karin Johansson, the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, at his office in… Read more »

Somalia: US Unveils New Somalia Strategy Amid Fears of Al-Shabaab-Houthi Alliance

Washington, D.C. - The new head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Air Force Brig. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, has pledged to keep American forces engaged in Somalia but signaled a… Read more »

Somalia: Trump's Somaliland Comment Sparks Celebration - - but Was It a Diplomatic Mirage?

 A brief remark by U.S. President Donald Trump has set Somaliland social media alight and stirred celebrations among supporters of the self-declared republic -- but a closer… Read more »

Africa: President Hassan Sheikh Attends AU Peace and Security Summit in Ethiopia

- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where he is attending a high-level summit of the African Union's Peace and Security Council… Read more »

Somalia: President of Somalia Arrives in Addis Ababa for UN Global Food Security Summit

Mogadishu - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the United Nations Global Food… 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: Qatar's Statement Sends a Diplomatic Blow to Somaliland's Independence Hopes

A high-level meeting between Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi might have seemed on the surface like a… Read more »