Somalia: New PM Given Green Light to Form New Government

Mohamed Hussein Roble, the new PM who has a double Somali and Swedish citizens gained momentum after winning the vote of confidence in parliament on Wednesday. Read more »

Somalia: UN Says Funding Constraints May Reverse Humanitarian Gains in Somalia

The UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday called for increased funding to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to millions of Somalis in need. Read more »

Somalia: KDF Soldier, Five Alshabaab Militants Killed in Mandera Ambush

Kenyan soldiers participate in a joint military exercise with US Marines (not in photo) 15 january 2004 at Manda Bay near the coastal town of Lamu. The exercices are aimed at… Read more »

Somalia: International Community Unhappy About Somalia's New Election Deal

International partners* take note of the agreement announced by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) President and the five Federal Member State (FMS) Presidents regarding the… Read more »

Somalia: Former PM Meets With Galmudug Leader in Mogadishu

Following his ouster last July as PM, Hassan Ali Khaire kept silent on public talk as the country enters a new political situation with leaders working around the clock to hold… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Army Kills 12 Shabaab Militants

At least 12 Shabab militants were killed on Sunday in a military operation in the Lower Shabelle region in southern Somalia, a military official said on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: Don't Protest, Let State Dialogue With Somalia - Miraa Farmers Told

Agriculture CS Peter Munya has asked miraa stakeholders not to allow politicians into the matter but allow Somali and Kenyan governments to reach an amicable solution. Read more »

Somalia: Somalis Arrested By Kenyan Authorities On Border

Kenyan police have apprehended 12 Somalis on Saturday from neighboring Somalia that don"t have valid identification documents along the common border. Read more »

Somalia: Three Wounded in Somalia Plane Crash - Minister

A cargo plane crashed Saturday morning at the international airport in Somalia's capital, and the country's transport minister said three of the four crew members on board were… Read more »

Somalia: Cargo Plane Crashes At Airport in Mogadishu

Witnesses say a cargo plane has crashed at the international airport in Somalia's capital. Read more »

Somalia: Mohamed Roble Becomes Somalia's New Prime Minister

Somali President Mohamed Farmajo has appointed Mohamed Roble as the country's new prime minister to replace Ali Khaire, who was impeached by parliament in July. Read more »

Kenya: Al-Shabaab Militant Jailed for Attack On U.S. Base in Kenya

A military court in Somalia has sentenced a militant Islamist to life in prison for his role in a deadly attack on a US base in Kenya. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Leaders End Lengthy Talks On Country's Next Elections

Somali President Mohamed Farmajo and five regional leaders plus Mogadishu mayor have agreed on a new election model for the 2020/21 polls, which is seen as crucial for the… Read more »

Somalia: Regional Minister Killed in Somalia

GUNMEN believed to be Al-Shabaab militants have assassinated a state minister for the regional ministry of religious affairs in the southern town of Jowhar on Thursday evening. Read more »

Somalia: Gunmen Kill 5 Quran Teachers in Somalia

Several gunmen killed at least five Quran teachers and wounded several other people during readings from the holy book in southern Somalia, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Marks 6 Months of Covid-19

Somalia is no stranger to emergencies. For decades, Somalis have passed down to younger generations their rich, vibrant culture, along with mechanisms to cope with all kinds of… Read more »

Somalia: Police Arrest Main Suspect in Student's Rape and Killing

Somali police in Adado town located in the country's central Galgadud region managed to detain a prime suspect in the cruel rape and murder of a young student in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: UN Lauds Covid-19 Response in Somalia, Urges More Efforts

The UN in Somalia on Tuesday lauded health workers who have worked tirelessly to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as Mogadishu reached a six-month milestone since the first case was… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills 7 Militants in Southern Somalia

At least seven al-Shabab fighters were killed in fierce fighting with Somali National Army (SNA) in the southern town of Awdhigle in Lower Shabelle, a military commander said on… Read more »

Somalia: AMISOM Force Commander Visits Troops in Beletweyne

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Force Commander Lieutenant General Diomede Ndegeya has paid an official working visit to AMISOM troops in Beletweyne manned by… Read more »

Somalia: Leaders Urged to Reach Deal On Credible Electoral Model

International partners have called on Somali leaders who are meeting in Mogadishu to engage fully in serious dialogue aimed at reaching broad agreement on a credible and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Nab 11 Suspects for Rape and Murder

The police force of Somalia has issued a statement on Tuesday to update the public about their investigation into an alleged rape and murder of a young female in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19

Suleiman Ali, information minister of Somaliland - a breakaway region of Somalia - tested positive for the COVID-19 on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: Former PM Announces Run for Presidency

Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre announced on Saturday that he will run for the presidency in the next year's election. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Leader Attends Funeral for Business Leader Killed in Bomb

The president of Jubaland Ahmed Madobe has on Saturday attended the funeral for the head of Jubbaland Chamber of Commerce Chairman Shafi'i Rabi Kahin killed in a suicide attack… Read more »