Somalia: U.S. Airstrikes Target Islamic State Positions in Somalia's Puntland Region

A series of airstrikes targeted suspected Islamic State positions in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region overnight, with the strikes hitting areas in Qandala district, security… Read more »

Somalia: WHO, Jubaland Discuss Expanding Healthcare Services in Southern Somalia

The World Health Organization's representative in Somalia, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, met Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, widely known as Ahmed Madobe, in Kismayo to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Accuses President of Using Force to Seize Supreme Court

Somalia's opposition coalition, the Somali Future Council, has accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of using security forces to take control of the country's Supreme Court,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Libya Discuss Expanding Trade and Livestock Exports

Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali held talks with Libyan Finance Minister Rashid Abu Qaffah in Tripoli to discuss strengthening economic and financial cooperation between… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Interior Ministry Reviews 2026 Progress, Begins Preparations for 2027

Somalia's Ministry of Internal Security has reviewed progress on its annual work programme for 2026 and begun preparations for next year's plans, as the government seeks to… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Offers HirShabelle Capital to Hiiraan Amid Political Tensions

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Sunday that the regional capital of HirShabelle would be allocated to Hiiraan region, seeking to address grievances among local… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali Prime Minister Condemns Civilian Killings During Mogadishu Evictions

Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday condemned the killing of civilians during protests against house demolitions and forced evictions in the Raadeerka… Read more »

Africa: AU, EU Warn Funding Shortfalls Could Undermine Somalia Security Gains

The African Union and European Union have warned that financial and operational challenges facing the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) could… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Information Minister Calls for Responsible AI Use in Media At Beijing Summit

Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, has called for greater international cooperation to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) contributes… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Italy Discuss Military Training Cooperation During Mogadishu Meeting

Somalia and Italy have discussed ways to strengthen military cooperation, with a focus on improving the training and professional capabilities of the Somali National Army (SNA). Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Urges Troops to Intensify Operations Against Al-Shabaab Near Barawe

Somalia's army chief, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, has urged government forces to intensify efforts to weaken Al-Shabaab militants and secure areas being recovered from… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Appoints New Supreme Court Chief, Dismisses Baashe Yusuf Ahmed

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has dismissed Supreme Court Chief Justice Dr. Baashe Yusuf Ahmed and appointed lawyer Ibrahim Idle Suleiman as his replacement, the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Dismisses Two Deputy Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has dismissed two members of his cabinet, including a state minister and a deputy minister, in a move the government said was aimed at… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Indonesia Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Trade, Fisheries and Maritime Security

Somalia and Indonesia have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, livestock, fisheries and maritime security during high-level diplomatic… Read more »

Somalia: Ilhan Omar Wins Fifth Term in U.S. House, Defeating Republican Challenger in Minnesota

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has won reelection to the U.S. House, defeating Republican challenger John Nagel to secure a fifth term representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Condemns Israel's Appointment of Ambassador to Hargeisa, Embassy Construction Move

Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has strongly condemned Israel's reported appointment of an ambassador to Hargeisa and the laying of a foundation… Read more »

Africa: FAJ and UNECA Eager to Deepen Media Engagement On Africa's Development Priorities

The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the Pan-African body of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), today met Claver Gatete, United Nations… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Parliamentary Speaker Visits Djibouti's Major Ports and Trade Facilities

Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has visited major ports and commercial facilities in Djibouti as part of an official trip aimed at strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Cabinet Reviews Security and Five-Year Development Plan

Southwest State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Aadan Madoobe) chaired a Cabinet meeting to discuss the security situation, business development and the administration's five-year… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Land Forces Commander Visits Galmudug to Assess Military Operations

The commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, Brig. Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, also known as Gen. Khalid, arrived in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug state, on an… Read more »

Djibouti: Somali Parliament Speaker Visits Djibouti's Historic Arta City

Somalia's Speaker of the House of the People, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), on Wednesday visited the historic city of Arta during an official trip to Djibouti, paying tribute to… Read more »

Somalia: Indian Navy Rescues 20 Crew Members From Hijacked Fishing Vessel Off Somalia

The Indian Navy has rescued all 20 crew members of a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Somalia following a 48-hour military operation involving naval forces and the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Visits Barawe to Assess Security and Troop Readiness

Somalia's army chief and a delegation accompanying him have visited the coastal town of Barawe in the Lower Shabelle region to assess security conditions and the readiness of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Somalia's Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hamza Aden Hadow, has met Kenya's ambassador to Somalia, Kubai Iringo, to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: UPDF Commences Withdrawal of Bilaterally Deployed Troops in Somalia

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has embarked on the drawdown of troops deployed in Somalia under bilateral arrangements with the Federal Government effective immediately. Read more »