September 24
Egypt: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea Pledge Enhanced Cooperation At UNGA79
At the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi engaged in pivotal discussions with his counterparts from Egypt, Foreign Minister Badr… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Forge Ahead With Enhanced Strategic Partnership At UNGA
At the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia engaged in a significant bilateral dialogue… Read more »
September 23
Somalia: Aid Reaches 2,000 Vulnerable Families in Somalia's Garasbaley District
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has successfully delivered aid to 2,000 families in the Garasbaley district, which lies outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu,… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt Delivers Heavy Artillery to Somalia in Largest Military Aid Shipment Post-Embargo
A military cargo ship said to be from Egypt docked at Mogadishu's port on Sunday, delivering what officials describe as the largest shipment of heavy artillery and anti-tank… Read more »
September 19
Somalia: U.S. and Egypt Reaffirm Support for Somalia's Sovereignty Amidst Regional Tensions
In a strong show of solidarity, the United States and Egypt have jointly declared their unwavering support for Somalia's independence and territorial integrity, directly… Read more »
Somalia: Military Helicopter Crash Outside Mogadishu - All Passengers Survive
A military helicopter crashed late Thursday afternoon while en route from Mogadishu to Ballidogle airbase, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital. Read more »
September 18
Somalia: SoDMA Commissioner Signs MOU to Enhance Child and Maternal Care in Somalia
In a move aimed at bolstering healthcare services for mothers and children, Mahamuud Moallim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), officially signed a… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Man Who Burned Pregnant Wife
The Supreme Court of Somalia has upheld the death sentence for Sayid-Ali Moalim Daud, who was convicted of the brutal murder of his pregnant wife, Luul Abdiaziz, in January 2024.… Read more »
Somalia: Festu Urges Justice in Favori Case Over Workplace Rights Violations
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has intensified its campaign against FAVORI Company, accusing it of ongoing and severe human and labor rights violations, including… Read more »
September 13
Somalia: Arab League Warns Ethiopia Over Somalia Sovereignty Violations
In a decisive show of solidarity, the Arab League has issued a stern warning to Ethiopia over its actions that threaten Somalia's sovereignty. Read more »
September 12
Somalia: Arab League Unanimously Backs Somalia's Sovereignty Against Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
At the 162nd session of the Arab League Council held in Cairo, a unanimous show of solidarity emerged supporting Somalia's sovereignty, particularly in response to a contentious… Read more »
September 11
Somalia: Cairo Ministerial Meeting Reaffirms Arab Support for Somalia's Sovereignty
In a significant display of solidarity, Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi of Somalia led the third ministerial meeting in Cairo, where representatives from several Arab nations,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister to Meet With Southwest State President in Baidoa
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is set to travel to Baidoa on Thursday for high-level discussions with SouthWest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen, aiming to mend the fraying… Read more »
September 10
Somalia: Puntland Slams Unlawful Somali Media Council Formation
Puntland State Minister of Information, Mohamud Aydid Dirir, has strongly criticized the recent establishment of the Somali Media Council by Somalia's Ministry of Information.… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt's FM Fiqi Joins Arab League Council to Tackle Region's Top Issues
Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi touched down in Cairo today to engage in the 162nd session of the Arab League Council, convened at the ministerial level. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Congratulates Algeria's Tabboun On Re-Election
In a move signaling warmer diplomatic ties, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated his Algerian counterpart, President Abdulmajid Tabboun, on his re-election… Read more »
September 09
Somalia: Somalia's Health Sector in Crisis - FMs Health Ministries Suspend Cooperation With FGs
In a significant development within Somalia's healthcare governance, health ministries from several Federal Member States have suspended cooperation with the Federal Ministry of… Read more »
September 03
Somalia: Somalia and Serbia Forge Aviation Training Partnership
Somali Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, visited Linx Aviation Pilot School in Belgrade on Tuesday, marking a significant step in enhancing aviation training for… Read more »
September 05
Somalia: Mortar Shelling Near Mogadishu's Main Airport Injures Civilians
At least four mortar shells struck the village of El-Qalow in Mogadishu's Wadajir district early Thursday, injuring two civilians, local residents reported. Read more »
Somalia: Airstrikes By Somali Forces Eliminate Over 19 Al-Shabaab Militants
In a series of targeted airstrikes, the Somali National Armed Forces have killed more than 19 members of the Al-Shabaab militant group, alongside destroying several of their… Read more »
September 04
Somalia: Somalia and EU Reaffirm Commitment to Security and Stability in High-Level Talks
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia engaged in a telephone conversation with Josep Borrell Fontelles, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy… Read more »
Somalia: Airstrikes in Somalia Target Al-Shabaab Strongholds
The Somali National Armed Forces, backed by international allies, executed a series of airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab hideouts in the Ruunnirgood and Ceeldheer districts, spanning… Read more »
September 02
Somalia: Somalia's President Dismisses Health Envoy, Calls for National Unity
President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia has dismissed Abdirishid Mohamed Jilley as Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition, a move amidst ongoing efforts to strengthen national unity and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Celebrates Economic Gains Post-Debt Relief in Washington Meetings
Somalia's Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Cige, concluded a series of productive meetings with top officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali President Warns Government's Airspace Deal With UAE Firm
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, the former president of Somalia, has voiced strong opposition to the current government's decision to outsource the management of Somalia's airspace to… Read more »