May 20, 2023
Somalia: IMF Completes Fifth Review of Somalia's Long-Running Debt Relief
Washington, DC: On May 17, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fifth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Somalia: Somali Forces Advance On Key Central City Ahead of Planned Offensive
Fierce battles raged outside Elbur town as Somali forces pushed their advance on the eastern city with heavy shelling and infantry attacks, residents have said. Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Offers to Act As Hub for Somali Exports - President
President of Somalia, H E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has disclosed that Qatar has offered to act as a hub for Somali exports as the East African nation embarks on a journey of… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Joins Arab Leaders for Historic Summit in Saudi Arabia
Somali President Hassan Sheikh is participating in the 32nd session of the Arab League which kicked start on Friday in the red seas city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Somalia: Security Agency Intercepts Explosives Bound for Al-Shabaab
Somalia's Ministry of Security said two shipments bound for Al-Shabaab have been intercepted on Thursday at Mogadishu harbor and the airport. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Somalia: Hundreds of Suspects Rounded up in Night-Time Mogadishu Sweeps
The Somali government forces carried out operations last night in parts of Mogadishu amidst tight security measures in place. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Somalia: SSC Fighters Clash With Somaliland Forces Near Gooja-Adde Base
Heavy fighting broke out early on Tuesday morning in Samakab and DhabanSaar locations in the contested Sool region, north of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Interpol Helps Arrest of Ex-Somali Police Officer Accused of Murder
Interpol has helped the Somali government in the capture of a police officer who was on the run after he killed an officer within the police last year, 2022. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Opposition Calls for the Cancellation of the Local Elections
Puntland Opposition alliance issued a statement regarding the dispute over the local council election after a two-day consultative conference in Garowe. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Lays Flowers At Syl Monument On Youth Day
Youth in the Somali capital turned up in large numbers to mark the 80th anniversary of the Somali Youth League Day as the country at war with Al-Shabaab. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Somalia: President Receives Credentials of New Ambassadors
President Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday received the credentials of new ambassadors to Somalia at the presidential palace, his office confirmed. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Revives Diplomatic Ties With Cuba
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Huruse received a copy of the diplomatic credentials from the new Cuban ambassador to Somalia Juan Manuel Rodríguez. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Somalia: Govt Sap Al-Shabaab Finances As Military Makes Gains - Minister
The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdirahman Yusuf Aladala gave details of the achievements in the economic war against… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Somalia: Create Distance Between Opposing Forces in Lasanod, U.S. Diplomat Tells Bihi
The US ambassador to Somalia, Larry Andre, called on President Musi Bihi to withdraw the Somaliland army from the front lines of the Lasanood war. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. President Names New Ambassador to Somalia
The President of the US, Joe Biden, has appointed Richard Riley as the new Ambassador to Somalia, replacing Larry André, who is currently in Mogadishu, according to a… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Repels Al-Shabaab Attack in Hiran Region
A battle broke out early on Wednesday morning in the Bardhere area of Hiran region between the local forces supported by the SNA and Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Make Fresh Gains Against Al-Shabaab in Galmudug
The Somali army took over the areas of Tix, Barag Sheikh Aamir, Alihele and Ali Ahmed which are all under the Galcad District of Galgaduud Region. Read more »
Somalia: Larry Andre - U.S. Believes Somalia 'Can Win' War On Al-Shabaab
The United States believes Somalia "can win" the war against the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group, ambassador Larry Andre said on Tuesday. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Somalia: FM Receives China's Ambassador in Mogadishu
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Jama, received, on Monday, in his office the Ambassador of China to Somalia Fei Shengchao. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Begins Final Anti-Al-Shabaab Push
The SNA forces and the local people known as Ma'wisley started a military movement against Al-Shabaab in the Hiran region. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Somalia: Somaliland Says Run Out of Patience and Will Attack Las Anod
The breakaway Somaliland military said that they will carry out an all-out offensive against the SSC-Khatumo forces to retake control of the town of Lasanod. Read more »
Somalia: Elders From Southern Somalia Visit Las Anod Frontlines On Peace Mission
The traditional elders from Southern Somalia, mainly the capital, Mogadishu arrived in Las Anod and paid a visit to the front-line zones on Monday. Read more »
March 25, 2023
Somalia: Ethiopian Officials Visit Central Somalia Ahead of Offensive
Senior officials from the Ethiopian military led by General Tesfaye and General Haji arrived in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiraan region, on Saturday. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Lauds Somalia's Efforts to Win Gust for Lifting UN Arms Embargo
The US government has praised President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for taking important steps to meet the UN sanctions criteria. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Somalia: Italy Donates Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) to Somali Police
The state Minister for Security Mohamed Ali Hagaa and the Somali Police Commander General Sulub Ahmed Firin participated in the event of the Italian Embassy handing over vehicles… Read more »