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 »
Somalia: Somalia - Puntland's Said Deni Wins Re-Election in Historic Vote
The outgoing president of Puntland Said Abdullahi Deni was re-elected on Monday to serve the second term in the top office, making new history. Read more »
January 04
Somalia: US Rejects International Recognition for Breakaway Somaliland
The United States on Wednesday rejected international recognition for breakaway Somaliland and called for calm after the region's leaders signed a deal with Ethiopia. Read more »
December 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Somaliland President Arrives in Addis Ababa for Talks With Ethiopia PM
The President of the breakaway region of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has arrived in Addis Ababa today. Read more »
January 01
Somalia: Puntland's New Parliament Sworn in Amid Dispute Over the List
The newly picked 66 members of the Puntland parliament were sworn in on the holy Qur'an on Monday at the House's HQs in the state capital, Garowe. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Vows to Step Up Fight Against Terrorism in 2024
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his government will intensify the fight against al-Shabab terrorists in 2024. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Somalia: Ex-President Voices Concern Over Deepening Crisis in Somalia's Puntland
The ex-Puntland president Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas was alarmed by the deepening political and electoral crisis in his region ahead of the 8 January election. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Somalia: Somalia - Khatumo State Turns Its Back On Puntland, Focuses On Autonomy
SSC-Khatumo state based in Las Anod city announced on Saturday that it will not be part of the 2024 Puntland elections, insisting on being a separate state. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Somalia: USAID Chief Meets With Somali President
Administrator Samantha Power met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia to discuss how the United States and USAID-supported development can best support Somalia's… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Somalia: Somali PM Chairs Jubaland Cabinet Meeting On Flood Disaster
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre chaired the meeting of Jubaland cabinet last night in Kismayo City. Read more »
November 25, 2023
East Africa: Somalia Has Now Access to the EAC's Market of 300 Million People
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to Mogadishu after witnessing the joining of the country to the East African Community [EAC]. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Congratulates Somalia for Being Accepted As New EAC Member
The Kenyan government has welcomed Somalia's accession to the East African Community (EAC) after a campaign by Somalia to join the regional trade bloc. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, Burundi Sign a Major Deal to Further Boost Bilateral Relations
Somalia and Burundi jointly issued a communique containing 16 agreed points, after a working trip by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to the country. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Somalia: UN in Talks to Ensure Successful Security Transition
The United Nations is in talks with Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission to Somalia (ATMIS) to ensure a successful security transition is achieved, a UN official said. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Tasks Ex-Governor to Lead Anti-Al-Shabaab Operations
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh has appointed Ali Jeyte Osman as the president's office for the coordination of community fighters [Ma'wisley]. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Kills Four Al-Shabaab Commanders, Wounds 9 Militants
Somali government forces have carried out a planned operation to kill leaders of the Al-Shabaab group in the last few hours, 15 km away from Tiyegloow district in the Bakool… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Somalia: President Attends High-Level Summit in Belgium
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his delegation arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium for an international summit. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Somalia: Puntland Committee PEC Issues Election Timetable Amid Standoff
The Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC) last night issued a controversial election schedule, which states that the elections for the parliament and the president of Puntland will… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Somalia: Eritrean Leader Rolls Out a Red-Carpet for Somali President in Asmara
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Asmara today at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday noon for a working visit. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Somalia: PM Hamza Abdi Barre Meets With UAE Ambassador to Somalia
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with the UAE Ambassador to Somalia, Ahmed Juma Al Rumaithi, at his office in Villa Somalia on Monday. Read more »
Somalia: Former Mogadishu Mayor Passes Away Following Illness
Tributes pour in over the death of former mayor of Mogadishu Ali Ugas Abdulle. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Somalia: New Swedish Ambassador Presents His Credentials to Somali FM
Sweden's ambassador to Somalia Joachim Waern handed over his credentials to the minister of foreign affairs Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) in Mogadishu. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Somalia: Prime Minister Delivers Speech to Somali Community in Minnesota
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre paid a visit to Minnesota on Sunday, to address crowds of Somali-Americans from all walks of life. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Health Addresses UN General Assembly On Global TB Fight
Dr. Ali Haji Aden, the Federal Government of Somalia's esteemed Minister of Health and Social Welfare, took center stage on the fringes of the 78th United Nations General Assembly,… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Meets With U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Djibouti
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh held a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Djibouti on Sunday as his country relies on American support. Read more »