August 22, 2022
Somalia: Interior Minister Meets With UK Ambassador
MOGADISHU [SMN] - The Minister of Interior, Federal, and Reconciliation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, today met with the UK Ambassador to Somalia Kate Foster in Mogadishu. Read more »
August 20, 2022
Somalia: Parliament Postpones Session After Hotel Attack
Somalia's parliamentary meeting in Mogadishu on Saturday was postponed after Al-Shabaab attacked Hayat hotel on Friday evening. 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 »
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 »
August 18, 2022
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 »
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 »
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 »
August 16, 2022
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 »
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 »
August 14, 2022
Ethiopia: Somali Civilians 'Massacred' By Afar Militia
The armed militia from the Afar region attacked Andhufo town, the latest flare-up in a local boundary dispute that adds to broader tensions in Ethiopia. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Somalia: Opposition Parties Stage Protests in Somaliland
HARGEISA - Opposition organizations in the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, including the UCID and Waddani parties, plan to stage a series of protests across the autonomous… Read more »
August 09, 2022
Somalia: Somali President Holds Talks With Museveni
The president of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Monday afternoon arrived in Uganda for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his Ugandan counterpart, Mr Museveni. Read more »
August 08, 2022
Somalia: Qatar's Emir Sends a Message to Somali President
The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to his brother HE President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: President Heading Uganda for Two-Day Visit
MOGADISHU - Somalia's Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will be in Uganda today for a two-day State visit, in a trip seen to drum up regional support and bolster business ties as he enters the… Read more »
August 06, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Reiterates Its Resolute Support for China's Sovereignty
The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia reiterates its resolute support for China's sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and national unity, and… Read more »
August 07, 2022
Somalia: Parliament Approves the New Cabinet
MOGADISHU [SMN] - Somalia's parliament voted to approve the newly cabinet recently appointed by the new prime minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Somalia: Hirshabelle State Leader Unveils His Cabinet
The President of Hir-Shabelle Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Gudlawe) has appointed his Council of Ministers after almost two years. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Somalia: World Bank Approves U.S.$100 Million Grant for Somalia's Reform Efforts
The World Bank has approved a 100-million-U.S.-dollar grant to help Somalia's reform efforts and strengthen fiscal transparency and boost revenue. Read more »
July 26, 2022
Somalia: Did Egyptian, Somali Presidents Talk About Nile Dam?
Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud discussed in a meeting in Cairo on Monday a host of bilateral and regional issues, at the top… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Somalia: Egypt's President Receives Somali Counterpart At Ittihadiya Palace
CAIRO - Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi received on Monday his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud at Ittihadiya Palace, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said. Read more »
Somalia: PM Given 10 More Days to Announce Cabinet Line-Up
Somalia's parliament gave new Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre additional time to form his new cabinet. Read more »