Somalia: Somali and Kenyan Presidents Meet in Nairobi to Bolster Security and Trade

In a significant diplomatic encounter, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi on October 22, marking a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President to Meet Kenyan Counterpart to Discuss Security Transition and Bilateral Ties

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on Monday for high-level discussions with Kenyan President William Ruto, focusing on security transition and enhancing… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Deni Engages With International Community in Nairobi

In a significant diplomatic move, President Said Abdullahi Deni of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region met with representatives from various international communities in… Read more »

Kenya: Somalia and Kenya Discuss Regional Challenges and Cooperation in Kigali Meeting

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with his Kenyan counterpart, President William Samoei Ruto, in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »

Kenya: Two Somali MPs Narrowly Escape Kidnapping Attempt in Nairobi

Two members of the Somali Federal Parliament, Ahmed Abdi Kooshin and Hassan Abdinur, were briefly detained by unidentified individuals in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Engages With Somali Community in Nairobi

In a recent visit to Nairobi, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spent time with the Somali community in the Isli neighborhood, visiting local markets and engaging with Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Approves Key Bills, Including Defense Cooperation Deal With Kenya

Somalia's cabinet, in their regular weekly meeting, approved several crucial bills on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The bills include the National Higher Education Act, the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Discusses Defense Agreement With Kenya

In a recent weekly meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Jama, the cabinet of Somalia was briefed on the country's security updates by the Defence and Internal… Read more »

Kenya: Strengthening Ties - Somali PM Meets With Kenyan Deputy President in Nairobi

In a historic diplomatic engagement, the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, met with Kenya's Deputy President, H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, in… Read more »

East Africa: Somali President Participates in the IDA21 Summit for African Heads of State in Nairobi

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on the evening of April 28, 2024, to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) 21 for the African… Read more »

Kenya: Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited

In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are… Read more »

Somalia: High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi

In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya and Somalia Agree to Combat Terrorism and Insecurity

President William Ruto of Kenya and President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia held a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, focusing on joint initiatives to combat terrorism and… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya-Somalia Border Posts to Remain Closed As ATMIS Drawdown Winds Down

Kenya will not reopen its border posts with Somalia anytime soon because of the security implications of doing so at a time when the African Union peacekeeping mission in the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Is Winning War Against Al Shabaab, Shows Global Index

Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts against al Shabaab are paying off and have earned global recognition. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Makes Attempts to Ease Ethiopia, Somalia Tensions

Kenya's President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. 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 »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Logisticians Killed By Their Own Bomb in Kenya-Somalia Border

At least two al Shabaab logisticians were Tuesday killed when a bomb they were setting up exploded on them in the Amuma area, Garissa county. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya and Somali Senates to Deepen Ties, Collaboration

Kenyan and Somali Senates will deepen their collaboration in a bid to enhance the capacity of Members and staff to discharge their constitutional mandates and serve their citizens… Read more »

Kenya: Al-Shabaab Uses Insiders to Conduct Mogadishu Attacks - Mayor

The mayor of Mogadishu says he believes that Al-Shabaab could not carry out a bomb attack in the capital city without an inside job or facilitation. Read more »

Kenya: Al-Shabaab Bomb Attack in Kenya Leaves Two Police Officers Dead

At least two Kenyan police officers were killed and six others wounded in a roadside blast on Sunday in northeastern Kenya. Read more »

Somalia: Kenya, Somalia Sign Agreement to Boost Flight Frequency

Kenya and Somalia on Wednesday signed a bilateral air services agreement that will see their airlines increase the frequency of travel in both countries. Read more »

Somalia: Two Killed, 10 Injured As Over 60 Terrorists Attack Civilians in Kenya

Over 60 terrorists affiliated with the al-Shabaab terror group from Somalia on Tuesday targeted civilians in Kenya's Lamu County, killing two and injuring at least 10 others. Read more »

Somalia: Attack On Kenya Defence Forces Outpost Confirms Al-Shabaab Drone Use

Kenyan security forces have increased their operations along the country's 680-kilometer border with Somalia in response to recent attacks by al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Kenya's Interior Minister Visits Border Areas for Talks Over Al-Shabaab Attacks

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki Tuesday embarked on a tour of the northern counties for talks with local security and intelligence committees, leaders and residents on… Read more »