July 03, 2023
Somalia: AG Submits Annual Audit Reports to Somali Parliament
The attorney general said he submitted today the annual audit reports to the Federal Parliament of Somalia. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Somalia: UAE Leaders Congratulate Somali President On Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as sent a message of congratulations to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, on the… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Ambassador to UN Receives Somali President in Washington DC
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met in Washington, with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Somalia: Hirshabelle Fires Governor Who Played a Major Role in Anti-Al-Shabab Push
The president of Hirshabeelle state has dismissed the governor of Hiran region, Ali Jeyte Osman, who played a major role in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Pays Rare Visit to Serbia for Key Talks
Yusuf Madale, the mayor of Mogadishu arrived in BELGRADE for first visit to Serbia, where Somalia has a diplomatic mission. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Somalia: Puntland President Opens 52nd Session of Parliament Amid Tension
The President of Puntland Said Abdullahi has on Thursday opened the 52nd session of the state assembly in Garowe amid brewing electoral tension. Read more »
Somalia: President Convenes Meeting With Foreign Diplomats
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a meeting with the ambassadors of foreign countries based in Mogadishu to discuss key issues. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Somalia: Jubaland President Names New Governor for the Disputed Gedo
The President of Jubbaland, Ahmed Madobe has appointed a new governor for the Gedo region which has been the epicenter of a dispute for many years. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Somalia: Finance Ministers At Federal and State Levels Meet in Mogadishu
A meeting kicked off in Mogadishu on Tuesday between finance ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal member states. Read more »
June 02, 2023
East Africa: President Welcomes EAC's Verification of Somalia Request to Join the Bloc
The president of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh said he welcomed the verification of his nation's application to join the 7-member East African Community [EAC]. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Turkey to Attend Erdogan's Inauguration Ceremony
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh arrived in Turkiye's capital Ankara on Friday to attend the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Drone Strike Kills 3 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia
The United States said its military in Africa conducted a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Thursday, June 1, killing three militants. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Somalia: Puntland Bars Trade Envoy to Somali President From Leaving Garowe
The authorities of the Puntland state barred a senior presidential envoy from leaving Garowe for Mogadishu on Wednesday amid a brewing electoral stalemate. Read more »
Somalia: President Phones Erdogan Following Election Victory
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud phoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his victory in the presidential elections. Read more »
Somalia: Minister of Interior Meets With Finish Delegation in Mogadishu
Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the interior of the interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation held a meeting with a delegation from the Finish government in Mogadishu. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Somalia: Southwest Security Dominates Talks Between Lafta-Garen and House Speaker
The leader of Southwest State Abdiaziz Lafta-Garen hosted the speaker of the Lower House chamber of the Somali Federal Parliament in Barawe City on Tuesday. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Somalia: Former President Farmajo Welcomes NCC Outcome Regarding Universal Suffrage
The former president of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, welcomed the outcome of the National Consultative Council meeting in Mogadishu, especially the points related to… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Opens 3rd Session of the Parliament
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh officially opened the 3rd session of the Parliament on Monday after the MPs returned from months of recession. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Bids Farewell to Outgoing U.S. Ambassador
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud bid farewell on Saturday in his office at Villa Somalia in the capital, Mogadishu, the ougoing Ambassador of the United States Larry… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Opens 6th NCC Forum With Federal States
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh has today opened a session of the National Consultative Council between the Federal Government and the Federal member states along with Banadir… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Somalia: PM Attends AfDB Annual Meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh
SHEIKH [SMN] - Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre joined thousands of delegates attending the annual meeting of the African Development Bank in Sharm El-Sheikh. Read more »
May 20, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Meets Saudi Crown Prince On Sidelines of Jeddah Summit
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh has held a fruitful meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah city on Friday. Read more »
May 21, 2023
Somalia: Somali Forces Advance On Key Central City Ahead of Planned Offensive
Fierce battles raged outside Elbur town as Somali forces pushed their advance on the eastern city with heavy shelling and infantry attacks, residents have said. Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Offers to Act As Hub for Somali Exports - President
President of Somalia, H E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has disclosed that Qatar has offered to act as a hub for Somali exports as the East African nation embarks on a journey of… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Joins Arab Leaders for Historic Summit in Saudi Arabia
Somali President Hassan Sheikh is participating in the 32nd session of the Arab League which kicked start on Friday in the red seas city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Read more »