Somalia: Somalia Reaffirms Support for Yemen's Unity, Backs Saudi Role

Somalia on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for Yemen's sovereignty and unity, rejecting any actions it said could undermine the country's constitutional legitimacy or national… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Condemns Israeli Interference in Somalia, Rejects Somaliland Recognition

Egypt strongly affirmed on Tuesday that it will not accept any interference by Israel in the sovereignty and unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, describing such actions as a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Thwart Al-Shabaab Infiltration in Lower Shabelle

Somali National Army (SNA) commandos and National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) forces successfully repelled an attempted infiltration by Al-Shabaab militants into the… Read more »

Somalia: UN Security Council Warns Israel's Somaliland Move Risks Regional Fallout

The United Nations Security Council on Monday warned that Israel's recognition of Somaliland could undermine Somalia's territorial integrity and destabilise the wider Horn of… Read more »

Somalia: Hundreds Protest in Mogadishu Against Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Hundreds of residents took to the streets of Mogadishu late on Thursday to protest Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state. Read more »

Somalia: Israel's Recognition of Somaliland Raises Legal and Regional Questions

Israel's recent recognition of the entity claiming independence in northwestern Somalia, commonly called Somaliland, has drawn sharp criticism from Somali legal and political… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills 15 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Bakool Region Operation

Somalia's national army has carried out a planned security operation in the Moora Gaabey area, about 30 kilometres northeast of Xudur, the administrative centre of Bakool region,… Read more »

Somalia: EU Urges Respect for Somalia's Sovereignty After Israel Recognises Somaliland

The European Union on Sunday called for Somalia's territorial integrity to be respected after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the breakaway region of… Read more »

Somalia: UN Security Council to Hold Meeting On Israel's Move to Violate Somali Sovereignty

The U.N. Security Council will convene an emergency meeting Monday as global backlash grew over Israel's controversial recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. Read more »

Somalia: China Opposes Somaliland Recognition, Reaffirms Support for Somalia

China on Monday rejected any moves to recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, stressing its support for Somalia's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. Read more »

Somalia: Netanyahu's Move Is Blatant Attack On Somalia's Sovereignty - President**

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday strongly condemned what he described as violations against Somalia's government and people by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets Northern Representatives to Bolster Unity

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks on Sunday with federal government and parliamentary officials representing the country's northern regions, as part of a broader… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Holds Consultative Meeting With Federal States' Leaders

Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a consultative meeting with several regional state presidents and the Governor of Benadir, discussing the protection of the… Read more »

Somalia: Mike Waltz Criticizes UN for Assigning Top Posts to Unstable Countries Like Somalia

The United States ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, said one of the major flaws of the UN is assigning senior international positions to countries facing internal… Read more »

Somalia: Israel Recognises Somaliland As Independent State

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as an independent state, a major diplomatic move that could have… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

The Federal Republic of Somalia has reaffirmed its absolute and non-negotiable commitment to its sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity, citing the Provisional… Read more »

Somalia: At Least 11 Soldiers Arrested in Crackdown On Armed Personnel Ahead of Elections

Somali authorities have detained 11 soldiers for carrying weapons illegally in Mogadishu, in a move aimed at ensuring security ahead of the Banadir Regional Council elections… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Launch Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle Region

Somali National Army forces, working alongside the National Intelligence and local residents, carried out a planned operation targeting Al-Shabaab in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: Farmajo Says Somalia's Governance Has Deviated From Constitutional Path

Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has issued a detailed political statement expressing deep concern over the country's security, political, economic, and social… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Egypt Seek Deeper Cooperation On Security and Regional Stability

Somalia and Egypt on Saturday pledged to strengthen cooperation on security and development during talks between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of a Russia-Africa… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Lower House Speaker Inspects New Parliamentary Facilities

The Speaker of Somalia's lower house of parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), on Saturday inspected newly constructed office facilities added to the House of the People's… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Announce Citywide Movement Restrictions for Banadir Election

The Somali Police Force has announced comprehensive restrictions on vehicular and public movement across Mogadishu on Thursday, December 25, to ensure the safety and security of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia to Assume UN Security Council Presidency in January 2026

Somalia will take over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in January 2026, marking a landmark diplomatic moment for the country and elevating its voice… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Deploys Nearly 10,000 Police to Secure Mogadishu Local Elections

Somali security authorities said nearly 10,000 police officers will be deployed to secure local council elections scheduled to take place in the capital Mogadishu on December 25. Read more »

Somalia: Opposition Meeting Puts Pressure On Somali Government to Negotiate

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud sought on Saturday to ease political tensions by signalling readiness for dialogue and compromise, as an opposition-backed conference… Read more »