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 »
Somalia: Galmudug State Claims Victory in War Against Al-Shabaab
In a recent announcement, Galmudug's Minister of Information, Abshir Abdi Shikow, revealed that the Al-Shabaab group is now severely depleted within the state's territories. Read more »
April 17
Somalia: Food Insecurity Plagues Somalia's Displaced
In Somalia, an estimated 4 million people--or one-fifth of the population--face acute food insecurity; 3.8 million people are displaced from their homes; and 1.7 million children… Read more »
Somalia: Nusoj Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Detained By Nisa in Brazen Assault On Press Freedom
17 April 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) vehemently condemns the arbitrary arrest and overnight detention of independent journalist Hussein Abdulle Mohamed… Read more »
April 16
Somalia: Somalia's Finance Minister Engages in High-Level Talks in Washington
Somalia's Finance Minister Bihi Iman Cige is currently in Washington D.C. for the spring conference hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Read more »
April 11
Kenya: Kenya and Somalia Agree to Combat Terrorism and Insecurity
President William Ruto of Kenya and President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia held a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, focusing on joint initiatives to combat terrorism and… Read more »
April 09
Africa: AU Requests Funding for Post-ATMIS Somalia Mission
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has demanded adequate, sustainable, and predictable funding for the soon-to-be-established follow-up mission in Somalia. Read more »
April 08
Somalia: Salaam Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Mogadishu Airport
In a dramatic turn of events, a local passenger carrier operated by Saacid Air under Salaam Air made an emergency landing at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia. Read more »
April 07
Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Reshuffles Cabinet
In a long-awaited move to reshape the government, Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has announced the reshuffling of his cabinet on Sunday. Read more »
April 04
Somalia: Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador As Tensions Rise Over Port Deal
In a significant escalation of tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somalia has sent back the Ethiopian ambassador and closed two consulates in the semi-autonomous region of… Read more »
Somalia: 9 Pirates Caught Off Somalia Coast By Navy Brought to India Placed Under Arrest By Mumbai Police
Mumbai, (PTI) The Mumbai police arrested nine pirates who were brought to India on Wednesday, days after the Navy caught them for hijacking an Iranian fishing vessel with 23… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Reinstates Sanbaloshe As Nisa Director
In Thursday's weekly cabinet meeting, Somalia's cabinet made a significant decision regarding the country's intelligence agency, which is funded by the US. Read more »
April 03
East Africa: Kenya-Somalia Border Posts to Remain Closed As ATMIS Drawdown Winds Down
Kenya will not reopen its border posts with Somalia anytime soon because of the security implications of doing so at a time when the African Union peacekeeping mission in the… Read more »
April 02
Somalia: Somali President Names Dr. Jiley As the Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Abdirashid Mohamed Nur Jiley as the country's Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Says Completion of the Constitution Is a Step Towards the Country's Progress
Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia's Prime Minister, attended a ceremony to celebrate the ratification of the four chapters of the Constitution, which were voted by both Houses of… Read more »
April 01
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Bids Farewell to the Chinese Ambassador
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, bids farewell to Ambassador Fei Shengchao, praising his contributions to China-Somali historic relations. Read more »
Somalia: UN Envoy and Puntland President Discussed Ways to Reduce Somalia's Political Tensions
As part of her regular engagement with Federal Member States (FMSs), the United Nations' top official for Somalia today visited Puntland for discussions on the state's development… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Visited Front-Line Positions in Central Regions
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid visits to Harardhere town in the Mudug area and El-dher district in the Galgadud region on Monday, joined by the Galmudug leader,… Read more »
March 29
Somalia: Prices for Private Maritime Security Guards Shoot Up After Resurgence of Somali Pirates
Prices for private maritime security guards onboard have shot up this year, a new analysis from sister title Splash Extra shows. Read more »
March 28
Morocco: NGOs Call On Morocco to Save 6 Men Sentenced to Death in Somalia
Non-governmental organizations in Morocco have called on their government to intervene and prevent the sentencing of six Moroccans to death in Somalia. Read more »
March 26
Somalia: UN Warns Upcoming Heavy Rains to Trigger Cholera Outbreak in Somalia
The upcoming heavier-than-normal Gu (April to June) rains in Somalia are expected to trigger cholera outbreaks in areas where the disease has not been observed for years, the UN… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Raid On SNA FOB Led to Intense Combat in Somalia
Residents of Daru Nimca hamlet in the Middle Shabelle region reported hearing gunfire between al-Shabab and Somali security forces early on Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Expresses Worry About Amends to the Federal Constitution of Somalia
Reiterating the region's historical commitment to a federated, consensus-driven political structure, Puntland has issued a strong caution against recent proposed modifications to… Read more »
Africa: Somali PM Receives China's Envoy to the Horn of Africa
Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia's prime minister, met with Ambassador Xue Bing, China's special envoy to the Horn of Africa in Mogadishu. Read more »
March 25
Somalia: Somalia Sees Good Progress in Eliminating Tuberculosis
Somalia said Sunday it's making significant progress to achieve the global goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 but called for more investments to help sustain the gains. Read more »