Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Speaker Attends 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembl⁠y I⁠n Geneva

The Second Deputy Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Ab⁠dullahi Omar Abshirow, together with a delegation from both⁠ chambers of the… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Elects Nine Representatives to East African Legislative Assembly

Somalia's Parliament has elected its first representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), marking a milestone in the country's growing engagement with its… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Secures Historic Seat in East African Legislative Assembly

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a landmark move for its regional integration, the Federal Government of Somalia has taken a decisive step towards formally joining the East African… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Cabinet Accuses Federal Government of 'Illegal Interference' in Gedo Region

The Cabinet of the Jubaland State of Somalia has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), accusing it of "illegal interference" in its territories,… Read more »

Somalia: Opposition Protest Postponed Again in Mogadishu

The opposition protest planned for Thursday has once again been postponed following a new round of talks between representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia, the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Issues Warning Over Opposition Protest

The Somali government, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has issued a stern warning against the planned opposition protest that was postponed again today. The demonstration,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Federal Parliament Conducts First Reading of 2024 Financial Report

Members of both chambers of the Federal Parliament of Somalia convened today at the House of the People in Mogadishu for their second joint sitting of the seventh session, chaired… 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 »

Somalia: Somali Education Minister Proposes Adoption of Swahili Language in National Curriculum

The Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Learning has proposed introducing Swahili as a core language in Somalia's national education curriculum, signaling a major shift away… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Federal Govt Moves Forward With 'Plan B' After Failed Talks With Jubaland

The Federal Government of Somalia has reportedly activated its long-prepared contingency strategy -- dubbed "Plan B" -- following the collapse of reconciliation talks between… Read more »

Somalia: Swedish Defence Minister Arrives in Mogadishu for Official Visit

The Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden, Pål Jonson, arrived in Mogadishu on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation… Read more »

Somalia: Talks Between Somali President Hassan Sheikh and Jubaland Leader Ahmed Madobe End Without Agreement

Negotiations between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, have ended without an agreement after… Read more »

Somalia: Federal Govt Announces End of Jilaow Prison Attack, All Al-Shabaab Militants Killed

MOGADISHU -- Somali security forces have successfully ended the deadly attack launched by Al-Shabaab militants on the Jilaow Detention Facility, a high-security prison managed by… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Confirms Senior Al-Shabaab Commanders Killed in Precision Airstrikes

MOGADISHU -- The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that a series of intensive airstrikes carried out in recent hours in the Lower Shabelle and Middle Juba regions have… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Parliament Ratifies African Charter On the Rights and Welfare of the Child

Mogadishu,-- Somalia's House of the People on Wednesday ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, in a move hailed as a major step toward strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Inspects Aden Adde Airport Renovations

Mogadishu, - Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has conducted another inspection of Aden Adde International Airport, following up on his recent directive to improve services and… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Unveils New Security Plan to Stabilize Garowe

Garowe, - The Puntland administration has announced a new security initiative aimed at tightening control in its capital, Garowe, following a recent surge in criminal activity and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Opens Parliament Amid Political Tensions

Mogadishu, -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday officially opened the 7th session of the Federal Parliament, delivering a constitutional address at a time when… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Proposes Relocating Somalia's Capital to Garowe, Urges Federal States to Join Debate

Mogadishu, -- The Puntland administration has called for Somalia's capital to be moved from Mogadishu to Garowe, citing security concerns and the need to safeguard federal… 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: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Addresses Four Key Issues Amid Rising Political Tensions

New York, - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, currently on an official visit to the United States, has spoken out on four critical issues affecting Somalia: the fight… Read more »

Africa: Somaliland President Cirro to Participate in Africa-UAE Debate in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, - Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Cirro" will be among the distinguished guests at the upcoming Africa-UAE Debate (The African Debate - UAE),… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Addresses UN Security Council On Artificial Intelligence and Global Security

New York, United Nations Headquarters - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivered a keynote address before the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, highlighting… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets Kuwait's Crown Prince On Sidelines of UN General Assembly

New York, United Nations Headquarters - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad… Read more »

Somalia: Opposition Issues Statement Following Meeting in Mogadishu

Somalia's opposition alliance, known as the National Salvation Forum, convened a broad-based meeting in the capital Mogadishu on Monday night, bringing together lawmakers from the… Read more »