Somalia: Somalia Takes Seat On African Union Peace and Security Council for First Time

Somalia has entered a new chapter in African diplomacy after formally assuming a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council for the first time since the body's creation… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Chairs Security and Stabilization Meeting in Baidoa

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a high-level meeting in the southwestern city of Baidoa alongside Jibril Abdullrashid Haji Abdi, bringing together ministers from Southwest State of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Awaits Arrival of Turkish Oil Drilling Ship in Landmark Energy Move

A wave of excitement is building across Somalia as the country prepares to welcome the Turkish-owned drilling vessel Cagri Bey, expected to arrive in Mogadishu starting April 9. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets Baidoa Mayor to Discuss Security and Development

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with the mayor of Baidoa to discuss security, public services and development needs in the interim capital of the South West… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Chairs Security Meeting in Baidoa Focused On Stabilisation Efforts

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday chaired a key security meeting in Baidoa, focusing on stabilisation efforts in the South West State and strengthening governance and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign

The federal government of Somalia has officially launched its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move described by officials as carrying major economic and geopolitical… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Visits Army Positions Outside Baidoa City

Somalia's Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, on Monday, visited several military positions in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President Attends Rally Backing One-Person-One-Vote Elections in Southwest

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday joined a large gathering in Baidoa where women from the country's Southwest region voiced support for plans to introduce one-person-one-vote… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defence Minister Visits UK-Backed Military Training Facility in Baidoa

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Macalin Fiqi and army chief Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud on Monday inspected a military training facility in Baidoa built with support from the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill 12 Al-Shabaab Militants in Airstrikes Near Baidoa

Somali National Army, working alongside international partners, launched early morning airstrikes Monday in the Gasarta area, situated between Baidoa and Daynuunaay in the southern… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets Southwest Elders to Discuss Peace and Governance

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday held talks with traditional elders from Southwest State, focusing on strengthening peace, reconciliation and democratic governance,… Read more »

Somalia: Türkiye Gears Up to Kick Off First Offshore Drilling in Somalia

Türkiye is preparing to begin its first offshore drilling operation in Somalia as its new vessel Çağri Bey is due to arrive at the Horn of Africa nation on Friday,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Commandos Conduct Security Operations in Bay Region

Elite Somali commandos carried out security operations in parts of the Bay Region, targeting areas where militants linked to Al-Shabaab had been operating, officials said Sunday. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Army Chief Praises Joint Operations, Promises Rewards for Troops

Somalia's army chief, Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed, on Sunday praised troops for what he described as significant gains achieved during joint security operations stretching from Mogadishu… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister Meets Women's Groups in Baidoa to Discuss Rights, Challenges

Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held talks with women's organizations in Baidoa, the interim capital of the South West… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Militants in Planned Hiiraan Operation

Somali National Army forces carried out a planned operation in eastern Hiiraan Region, killing several Al-Shabaab members, the military said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Future Council Rejects Federal Appointment of Caretaker Leader for Southwest State

Somalia's Future Council has strongly opposed the federal government's appointment of a caretaker administration for South West State, calling the move a clear violation of both… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Holds Security Meeting in Baidoa to Boost Fight Against Al-Shabaab

A high-level security meeting focused on strengthening public safety and intensifying operations against Al-Shabaab was held Monday evening in Baidoa, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Management Agency Distributes Food Aid to 1,000 Families in Huddur

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has distributed food aid to 1,000 families in Huddur, the regional capital of Bakool Region, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Iranian-Flagged Vessel Hijacked Off Somalia

An Iranian flagged vessel, identified as the Al Waseemi 786, has been hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, maritime security agencies reported on Wednesday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Holds Workshop On Civilian Protection During Anti-Shabaab Operations

The commander of Somalia's Joint Operations Coordination Center, Mohamed Ali Bariise, on Thursday opened a workshop for officers from various units of the Somali National Army… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Approves Key Laws and Agreements, Calls for Peace Amid Security Gains

The Federal Cabinet of Somalia approved key legislative proposals, international agreements, and regulatory measures during its weekly meeting on Thursday, aimed at strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Speaker of Somali Parliament Meets Southwest State Ministers to Review Public Services

The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), met Monday with interim ministers of the Southwest State during an… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Launches Agriculture Coordination Platform in Mogadishu

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, on Wednesday inaugurated a new agriculture coordination platform established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, aimed… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Operations Destroy Al-Shabaab Bomb Sites, Kill Fighters

Somalia's intelligence agency said Wednesday its forces, working with international partners, carried out coordinated operations that destroyed facilities used by Islamist… Read more »