June 26
Somalia: Somalia Accedes to Fifteen International Maritime Conventions and Legal Instruments in a Historic Modernization of Its Maritime Legal Framework
The Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport today announced the decision of the Federal Republic of Somalia to accede to Fifteen international maritime conventions and legal… Read more »
June 25
Somalia: EU Imposes New Visa Restrictions On Somali Citizens
The European Union has temporarily tightened visa rules for Somali citizens, citing insufficient cooperation from Somalia in the readmission of its nationals who are staying… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Participates in Arab League Ministerial Meetings in Jordan
Somalia took part in high-level Arab League meetings in Jordan on Thursday, as regional officials gathered to discuss security, economic cooperation, and political coordination… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Non-Resident Ambassador Presents Credentials to Canada
Somalia's Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Abdi, has formally presented his credentials as Somalia's non-resident ambassador to Canada during a ceremony held at Rideau… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Logistics Commander, Turksom Training Chief Discuss Enhanced Cooperation
The Commander of the Somali National Army's Logistics Command, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Mahmoud Hussein (Garabey), received the Commander of the TURKSOM Training School, Gen. Sabahattin… Read more »
Somalia: Banadir Regional Court Sentences Female Tuk-Tuk Driver to Three Years in Prison
The Banadir Regional Court has delivered a three-year prison sentence against Sadio Moalim Ali Hassan, widely known as "Sadio Bajaj," following nearly three months of government… Read more »
June 24
Libya: Eastern Libya Bans Entry of Nationals From Four African Countries Amid Migration Crackdown
Authorities in eastern Libya have banned the entry of nationals from Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, saying the measure is part of efforts to reorganize and regulate the flow… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities
Puntland authorities on Wednesday announced a series of new security measures, including restrictions on militia activity, anti-smuggling operations and tighter controls on the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Arrives in Galmudug for Talks With Regional President
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in the central city of Dhusamareb on Wednesday for an official visit to Galmudug state, where he was received by regional President… Read more »
June 23
Somalia: U.S. Resumes Air Strikes in Somalia After Brief Lull, Africom Says
The United States has resumed air strikes in Somalia after a brief pause, carrying out a series of operations against Al-Shabaab militants in coordination with the Somali… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Welcomes U.S.-Iran Peace Deal, Praises Diplomatic Efforts
Somalia on Tuesday welcomed a memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive step toward reducing tensions, strengthening… Read more »
Somalia: South West State Leader Meets UN Officials to Discuss Governance and Stability
South West State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur, known as Adan Madobe, held talks with senior United Nations officials in Baidoa on Tuesday, focusing on governance, political… Read more »
June 22
Kenya: Somalia's President Holds Talks With Kenya's Ruto Amid Aussom Funding Concerns
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid an unannounced visit to Kenya on Sunday, holding face-to-face talks with Kenyan President William Ruto in the southwestern town of… Read more »
East Africa: Media Leaders Commit to Fact-Based Migration Reporting Across Eastern Africa
Journalist leaders and media professionals from ten Eastern African countries have adopted a common position aimed at strengthening fact-based reporting on migration, amid growing… Read more »
Somalia: Clashes Erupt Near Baidoa Between SNA Forces and Fighters Loyal to Former Southwest Leader
Heavy fighting broke out near the southwestern Somali city of Baidoa overnight between government forces and fighters loyal to former Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan… Read more »
Somalia: National Communications Authority Convenes First Somalia Submarine Cable Technical Working Group Workshop
The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), today convened the first Somalia Submarine Cable Landing Technical… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Abuse of Young Woman After Video Circulates Online
Somalia's Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development has strongly condemned what it described as a "barbaric" assault on the dignity and rights of a Somali young woman, after… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Takes Part in Islamic Data Protection Network Meeting in Turkey
Somalia's Director General of the Public Data Protection Authority, Mohamed Nur Olow, took part in the second meeting of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Network for Personal… Read more »
June 21
Somalia: Heavy Rains Flood Parts of Mogadishu, Disrupt Transport
Heavy rains that lasted for several hours have flooded parts of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, disrupting transport and slowing down movement across the city, residents and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Parliament Speaker Calls for Ceasefire Amid Clan Clashes in Hiiraan
Somalia's acting president and Speaker of Parliament, Sadio Yasin called for an immediate end to renewed clan fighting in parts of the Hiiraan region. Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Kenyan Presidents Hold High-Level Talks On Regional Security
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in the southwestern town of Narok to discuss regional security and deepen bilateral ties,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, UNFPA Pledge Closer Cooperation On Youth and Women's Sports
Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports on Sunday hosted the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative to Somalia, Judicaël Elidje, as both sides… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Begins Transition After Speaker Takes Regional Leadership Role
Somalia's National Assembly has begun a leadership transition after its former speaker, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), formally handed over duties following his election as… Read more »
June 17
Somalia: Somaliland Leader Meets Israeli Defence Minister As Both Sides Signal Deeper Security Ties
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel and Somaliland had cooperated for years on a series of undisclosed operations, as he hosted Somaliland President… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Egypt Hold Aid Talks in Mogadishu
Somalia's disaster management chief met Wednesday with a senior Egyptian official in Mogadishu to strengthen humanitarian cooperation. Read more »
