April 07
Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Reshuffles Cabinet
In a long-awaited move to reshape the government, Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has announced the reshuffling of his cabinet on Sunday. Read more »
April 04
Somalia: Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador As Tensions Rise Over Port Deal
In a significant escalation of tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somalia has sent back the Ethiopian ambassador and closed two consulates in the semi-autonomous region of… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Reinstates Sanbaloshe As Nisa Director
In Thursday's weekly cabinet meeting, Somalia's cabinet made a significant decision regarding the country's intelligence agency, which is funded by the US. Read more »
April 02
Somalia: Somali President Names Dr. Jiley As the Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Abdirashid Mohamed Nur Jiley as the country's Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition. Read more »
April 01
Somalia: UN Envoy and Puntland President Discussed Ways to Reduce Somalia's Political Tensions
As part of her regular engagement with Federal Member States (FMSs), the United Nations' top official for Somalia today visited Puntland for discussions on the state's development… Read more »
March 26
Africa: Somali PM Receives China's Envoy to the Horn of Africa
Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia's prime minister, met with Ambassador Xue Bing, China's special envoy to the Horn of Africa in Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Expresses Worry About Amends to the Federal Constitution of Somalia
Reiterating the region's historical commitment to a federated, consensus-driven political structure, Puntland has issued a strong caution against recent proposed modifications to… Read more »
March 24
Somalia: Hirshabelle State President Fires Hiran Governor Amid Conflict
The President of Hirshabelle Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlawe) dismissed the governor of the Hiran region Abdullahi Ahmed Moalin "Sufurow" and appointed Muse Salad Weheliye as… Read more »
March 25
Somalia: UN Officials Meet Minister of Finance of Somalia
The Minister of Finance of SomaCatriona Lainglia, Bihi Iman Cige met with top United Nations officials in Mogadishu, the country's capital on Sunday. Read more »
March 21
Somalia: A Govt Recap Report Sheds Light On Latest Events in Somalia
The government of Somalia has issued a report on the latest developments in the country, including president's trip to Eritrea and war on Al-Shabaab. Read more »
March 17
Somalia: Somalia Attends High-Level Forum in Ethiopia Amid Soaring Relations
The Ambassador of Somalia to Ethiopia, Abdullahi Mohamed Warfa, attended the 22nd meeting of the Executive Council of the African Union at the African Union headquarters in Addis… Read more »
March 10
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula
The commander of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula, who gave an interview to the government TV, said that the Ethiopian military is in control of 60% of Somalia,… Read more »
March 03
Somalia: Two Ex-Presidents Hold Meeting On Issues Regarding Constitutional Changes
The former presidents of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, held a special meeting last night in Mogadishu regarding constitutional issues. Read more »
March 01
Somalia: Somalia President Arrives in Turkey for Forum
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh has arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Read more »
February 18
Somalia: Somaliland Announces It Will Implement Sea MOU With Ethiopia
Somaliland said that an official agreement was recently signed with Ethiopia and a committee of experts was appointed to complete it. Read more »
February 01
Somalia: Somali President Attends a Crucial UAE Meeting On His Country's Security
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh attended a vital conference on his country's security which brought together representatives from several countries. Read more »
January 31
Somalia: U..S. Reaffirms Its Solidarity With Somalia to Protects Its Sovereignty
The United States has said again it shares with the partners in Africa the call for the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia Is in a State of Isolation After Violated Somalia's Sovereignty - MP
Ethiopia has asked IGAD to hold an extraordinary summit on its current tension with Somalia over the recent illegal maritime MoU with Somaliland. Read more »
Somalia: Farmajo Welcomes Meeting Announced By Puntland Leader
The former president of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo released a statement concerning the country's situation following a meeting with Hassan Sheikh. Read more »
January 24
Somalia: Somali Parliament Endorses Resolution Paving the Wat for Constitutional Changes
The lawmakers of Somalia's Federal parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution on procedural rules for constitutional changes. Read more »
January 19
East Africa: Somali Government Releases Report On Latest Developments
The government of Somalia issued a 12-point report on latest developments in the country. Read more »
January 11
Somalia: A Massive Protest Erupts in Mogadishu Against Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
Thousands of people took to the streets in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to protest against the sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region of… Read more »
January 09
Somalia: Appalling Torture and Illegal Detention of Journalists in Somaliland Strangles Independent Journalism
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is profoundly horrified by the continued mistreatment of journalists from MM Somali TV, who were violently raided, physically… Read more »
Djibouti: Djibouti Issues Statement On Somalia-Ethiopia Diplomatic Tension
Djibouti issued a statement on the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia that resulted from an agreement at the beginning of this month in Addis Ababa between Prime Minister Abiy… Read more »
January 08
Somalia: Somaliland Defence Minister Resigns Over Sea Deal With Ethiopia
The Minister of Defense of Somaliland, Abdiqani Mohamud Aateeye, has announced that he has resigned from the ministerial position after opposing the agreement between Somaliland… Read more »