September 26
Somalia: Somalia Appoints Sulub Ahmed As Deputy Transport Minister
Major General Sulub Ahmed has been appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation for Somalia, a role he assumed last night, signaling a significant shuffle within the… Read more »
August 22
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Introduces New Financial Regulations, Cuts Port Access Fee
In a move aimed at streamlining financial management and boosting economic efficiency, the Somali Cabinet has issued new regulations concerning taxes and national revenue. Read more »
July 03
Somalia: European Union Warships Dock in Somalia's Puntland As Piracy Resurfaces
In a significant development aimed at enhancing regional maritime security, warships belonging to the European Union (EU) recently docked at the shores of Puntland, a region in… Read more »
June 26
Somalia: Somali President Criticizes Ethiopian-Somaliland Sea MOU On Independence Day
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the nation on the 26th of June, marking the day of independence of the country's Northern regions. Read more »
June 17
Somalia: Puntland Police Apprehend Notorious Pirate in Garawe
the Nugaal police force in Puntland has successfully arrested Mohamed Sufi, a notorious pirate involved in the hijacking of the MV Room and MV Abdalla. Read more »
June 14
Somalia: Somali Minister of Transport and Aviation Discusses Road Safety With UN Special Envoy
The Minister of Transport and Aviation, Fardowsa Osman Egal, accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry, Bashir Moallim Ali Hassan, recently held a productive meeting with… Read more »
April 23
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
April 19
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and… Read more »
March 24
Somalia: Somali Pirates Equip MV Abdullah With Heavy Artillery
Somali pirates, who hijacked MV Abdullah on 12 March, are now armed with heavy artillery and have reportedly fired warning shots to assert their control and stronghold of the ship… Read more »
March 10
Somalia: Somali PM Inaugurates Newly-Built Main Road in Mogadishu
The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region. Read more »
January 11
Somalia: A Massive Protest Erupts in Mogadishu Against Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
Thousands of people took to the streets in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to protest against the sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region of… Read more »
January 09
Djibouti: Djibouti Issues Statement On Somalia-Ethiopia Diplomatic Tension
Djibouti issued a statement on the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia that resulted from an agreement at the beginning of this month in Addis Ababa between Prime Minister Abiy… Read more »
January 08
Somalia: Somaliland Defence Minister Resigns Over Sea Deal With Ethiopia
The Minister of Defense of Somaliland, Abdiqani Mohamud Aateeye, has announced that he has resigned from the ministerial position after opposing the agreement between Somaliland… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Somalia: Aviation Authority Releases Preliminary Report On Mogadishu Plane Crash
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority spoke about the plane crash at Mogadishu airport, which injured two people who were among the passengers onboard. Read more »