Somalia: Somali President Rules Out Term Extension, Vows to Proceed With One-Person, One-Vote Elections

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ruled out any extension of his presidential term and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to implementing one-person, one-vote… Read more »

Somalia: Senior Security Official Among Several Killed in Foiled Al-Shabaab Attack - Spokesman

Security forces from Somalia's South West State, backed by federal troops, foiled a planned attack by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab on the town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Repatriates 173 Citizens Released From Libyan Prisons

The Federal Government of Somalia successfully repatriated 173 citizens who had recently been released from detention centers in Libya, officials said. Read more »

Sudan: Jubbaland Regional Forces Launch Major Anti-Al-Shabaab Offensive in Lower Juba Region

Jubbaland state security forces, particularly the Third Battalion of the Darawiish Brigade, have carried out a large-scale, three-pronged military operation targeting Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Lawmakers, Opposition Alliance to File Legal Cases Against President Over Rights Abuses, Corruption

A coalition of Somali lawmakers and the National Salvation Forum (NSF) announced Tuesday plans to file legal cases against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, his government, and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Federal Government Faces Allegations Over Illegal Land Grabs and Sales

Somalia's federal government is facing mounting accusations of illegally seizing and selling public land in Mogadishu, amid growing criticism from political figures and civil… Read more »

Somalia: Cargo Ship Carrying Rice and Sugar to Somalia Catches Fire in Gujarat - Likely to Capsize

A cargo vessel, carrying rice and cargo to Somalia from India, caught fire at the Subhash Nagar Jetty in Porbandar, Gujarat, on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Arrest Armed Mobile Phone Robbery Gang in Mogadishu's Wadajir District

Somali police in Wadajir district carried out a planned overnight operation in several neighbourhoods, arresting a group of suspected criminals accused of violently robbing… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Calls On Cyprus to Lead Global Effort Against Al-Shabaab During EU Presidency

Kenya has issued an international appeal calling on Cyprus to make the fight against Al-Shabaab a top priority when it assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Four Al-Shabaab Fighters in Targeted Galmudug State

Somali government troops, backed by international allies, carried out a targeted raid in the central village of Nooleye in the Galguduud region, killing four members of the… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Pledges Increased Support for Puntland in Fight Against ISIS Militants

The United States has pledged to double down on its support for Somalia's Puntland state in its ongoing fight against ISIS-affiliated militants entrenched in the Cal Miskaad… Read more »

Somalia: Hundreds of Somali Migrants Stranded in Libya, Call for Urgent Help Amid Surge in Departures

Libya has seen a sharp rise in the number of Somali migrants passing through its territory in recent months, with hundreds now reportedly stranded in detention-like conditions… Read more »

Somalia: Key Security Meeting Held in Janaale to Boost Operations Against Al-Shabaab

Janaale, Lower Shabelle region -- A crucial security meeting was held in Janaale on Friday aimed at strengthening local security, accelerating operations against Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Lawmakers Accuse President of 'Hijacking' Parliament Amid Delayed Opening of New Session

Several Somali members of parliament have accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of "hijacking" the legislative process, following a delay in the scheduled opening of the 7th… Read more »

Somalia: Trump Launches Sharp Attack On Ilhan Omar and Somalia Following Minnesota Fraud Case

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a fierce verbal attack against Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, indirectly linking her to a Medicaid fraud case in Minnesota… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Court Sentences Woman to 16 Years for Financing Al-Shabaab

A Somali court has sentenced a woman to 16 years in prison for financing terrorism and laundering illicit funds linked to the al-Qaeda affiliated group al-Shabaab, judicial… Read more »

Somalia: Northeastern State Accuses Somaliland of Troop Build-Up Near Disputed Border

The newly formed Northeastern regional administration on Wednesday accused Somaliland of mobilizing troops near contested border areas, alleging preparations for a military… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hails Unity, Reforms As Foundation of Government's Three-Year Achievements

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday credited national unity and legal reforms as the key pillars behind the achievements of his administration over the past three… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Says Relations With Türkiye At 'Highest Level'

Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi says relations with Türkiye are at their highest level, while expressing a desire to implement major projects together. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Vows End to Clan-Based Elections

In a bold political statement that could redefine Somalia's fragile democracy, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced this week that the country would no longer rely on the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Talks Ongoing With Puntland, Jubaland to Resolve Electoral Disputes

Somalia's federal government has confirmed that productive talks are ongoing with the regional administrations of Puntland and Jubaland, aimed at resolving electoral disputes ahead… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Honours Troops Who Repelled Al-Shabaab Attack in Ceeldheer

Somalia's Army Ground Forces Commander, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, on Tuesday attended a ceremony in the central town of Ceeldheer to honour Somali National Army (SNA)… Read more »

Somalia: Erdogan Urges Tougher Sanctions On Israel in Talks With Somali President

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday that intensifying economic sanctions against Israel is essential, asserting that… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Condemns Israeli Attacks, Voices Full Support for Qatar

Doha: President of Somalia H E Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stressed that silence and inaction in the face of Israel's persistent violations set a dangerous precedent that undermines… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defence, Security Ministers Approve National Plan to Counter IED Threats

Somalia's Ministers of Defence and Internal Security on Monday took part in a high-level meeting to endorse the country's new National Counter-IED (Improvised Explosive Devices)… Read more »