Somalia: At Least 19 Killed in Borama Protests, Somaliland Authorities Say

At least 19 people were killed and 214 others wounded in protests earlier this month in the northwestern Somaliland city of Borama after clashes between security forces and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Pirates Using GPS Technology, Raising Security Fears

Somali pirates have begun using modern GPS technology to track commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean, heightening concerns over maritime security along Somalia's coast, regional… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Djibouti Defence Chiefs Hold Talks On Security Cooperation in Mogadishu

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held talks on Wednesday in Mogadishu with his Djiboutian counterpart, Hassan Omar Mohamed, focusing on strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Somalia: Speaker of Somali Parliament Meets Saudi Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), met on Wednesday with Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Somalia, Ahmed… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Forces Kill Nine Al-Shabaab Fighters in Hiiraan Operation

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, killed at least nine Al-Shabaab fighters during a planned operation carried out on… Read more »

Somalia: Djibouti Defence Minister Arrives in Mogadishu for Regional Security Talks

Djibouti's Defence Minister Hassan Omar Mohamed arrived in the Somali capital on Tuesday to attend a key regional security meeting, Somali officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, China Mark 65 Years of Diplomatic Ties in Mogadishu

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday attended a ceremony in Mogadishu marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Somalia and China, hailing what… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Ground Forces Chief Tours Frontline Areas in Central Region

The commander of the Somali National Army's ground forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has carried out an operational tour of areas along the Shabelle River in the… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Minister Calls for Stronger Federal Control Ahead of Opposition Summit

Jubaland's Minister of Information, Abdifitah Mukhtar, said on Tuesday that Somalia's federal government needs to assert stronger control over the country, comments coming ahead of… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Meets UN, EU Envoys to Discuss Somalia's Political Challenges

Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam met on Sunday with United Nations Special Representative for Somalia James Swan and European Union Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Lower House Swears in New Minister, Advances Two Draft Bills

Somalia's Lower House of Parliament on Monday convened its 22nd session of the 7th legislative term, swearing in a new minister and advancing two draft bills for initial reading. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM's Office Accused of Facilitating Deportations of Somalis From Sweden

Somalia's Prime Minister's Office has come under criticism after allegations emerged that it is helping facilitate the deportation of Somali nationals from Sweden, as Stockholm… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Presidential Hopeful Kheyre Meets Former Mogadishu Mayor Amid Political Crisis

Somali presidential candidate Hassan Ali Kheyre held talks in Mogadishu with former Banadir regional governor and ex-mayor of the capital Yusuf Hussein Jimale, as political leaders… Read more »

Somalia: UN Security Council Renews Sanctions Panel On Al-Shabaab in Somalia

The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously renewed the mandate of the panel monitoring sanctions on Somalia-based Al-Shabaab, Azernews reports, citing Anadolu Agency. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New Ministers

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has carried out a cabinet reshuffle, appointing new ministers and removing some from their previous positions, a government statement said… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Urges Mogadishu Residents to Participate in Local Council Elections

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on residents of Mogadishu to actively participate in the upcoming Banadir local council elections, urging them to cast their votes… Read more »

Somalia: Israel Says It Has Opened 'Certain Communication' With Somali Government

Israel has opened "certain communication" with Somalia despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties, Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said, linking the contacts to growing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elder Killed in U.S. Strike Was Innocent, Investigation Finds

His family cannot forget the day their loved one, a man devoted to peace and a trusted mediator, was killed in an instant. The village mourns deeply, grieving a life spent… Read more »

Somalia: UN Removes Somali Security Forces From Child-Soldier Blacklist

The United Nations has announced that Somalia's police and military forces have been removed from the list of parties accused of recruiting and using child soldiers, hailing the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Seize Two Suspected Al-Shabaab Members in Lower Shabelle Raid

Somalia's elite Danab commando unit carried out a planned operation in Towfiq, near Toratorow in the Lower Shabelle region, capturing two alleged Al-Shabaab members, security… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Condemns Deadly Protests in Borama, Calls for Peaceful Dialogue

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Sunday condemned the deadly protests in Borama, Awdal region, describing the violence as "completely unacceptable" in a peaceful setting. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Receives World Parliament for Peace Delegation

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday received a delegation from the World Parliament for Peace and Reconciliation, led by the body's president, Ahmed bin Mohammed… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Information Minister Resigns After Borama Clashes

Somaliland's Information Minister, Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayanle, has resigned following unrest in Borama triggered by his announcement permitting the Xeer Ciise commemoration. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Approves Penal Code and Environmental Agency Bill

Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday approved key legislation, including the country's Penal Code and the establishment of a national Environmental Management Agency, during their weekly… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President Receives Credentials of Eight New Ambassadors

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday received the credentials of eight new ambassadors representing countries with which Somalia maintains diplomatic relations. Read more »