Somalia: Jubaland Cuts Supends Cooperation With Somali Government Amid Tension

Jubaland state has officially severed relations with the Federal Government of Somalia. The decision was announced following a meeting of Jubaland's cabinet in Kismayo, where the… Read more »

Somalia: Airstrikes Hit Al-Shabaab in Somalia's Middle Shabelle Region After Militant Attack On Army Base

Warplanes launched a series of airstrikes in the Hawadley area of Somalia's Middle Shabelle region late last night, targeting known Al-Shabaab strongholds. The attacks resulted in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Serbia Ink Security Cooperation Deal

The Federal Government of Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, Ivica… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Issues Arrest Warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

The Jubaland regional administration has issued an arrest warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of treason, conspiracy with Al-Shabaab, abuse of power,… Read more »

Somalia: Benadir Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Jubaland Leader, Heightening Tensions

The Banadir Regional Court issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Madobe, who was recently re-elected as president of Jubaland, escalating tensions between the Somali government and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Parliament Approves Election Commission to Transition Away From Clan-Based System

Somalia's Federal Parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation to establish the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), aimed at improving the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Sets Up New Electoral Commission to Strengthen Democracy

Somalia's Council of Ministers approved the creation of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission during an emergency late-night session on Sunday, aiming to enhance the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Ambassador Presents Credentials to EU Council President

Khadija Osoble Ali, recently appointed as Somalia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the European Union, officially presented her credentials to Charles Michel,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Rejects Jubaland Election, Labels It Illegal

In a significant escalation of tensions between the Somali federal government and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland, the federal government on Monday night outright rejected… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Replaces District Commissioner Amidst Tensions With FGs

In a bold move signaling continued defiance against the central Somali government, Ahmed Madobe, who was recently elected for his third term as president of Jubaland, last night… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Endorses Key International Pacts in Emergency Meeting

Somalia's Council of Ministers, in an emergency meeting on Monday night, passed several international deals, focusing on judicial, agricultural, human rights, and labor… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Ministry Accuses Govts of Illegal Troop Deployment in Lower Jubba

The Jubbaland Ministry of Internal Security issued a press release today denouncing the Federal Government of Somalia for deploying unauthorized troops in its territory. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Holds Presidential Election Amidst Tensions With Somali Government

The semi-autonomous region of Jubaland in southern Somalia conducted its presidential election on Monday, amidst ongoing political tensions with the central government in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Mourns As Boats Carrying Nationals Capsize Off Madagascar

Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Mo'allim Fiqi, addressed a devastating maritime incident near Nosy Iranja, Madagascar, where two boats carrying Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Ahmed Madobe Secures 3rd Term As Jubaland President Amid Controversy

Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, has been re-elected for a third term as the president of Somalia's semi-autonomous Jubaland region, securing 55 votes out of 75… Read more »

Somalia: Jubbaland Dervish Commander Survives Al-Shabaab Mine Attack in Somali Border Area

Abbas Ibrahim Gurey, the commander of Jubbaland's Dervish forces, survived an assassination attempt on Monday when a landmine detonated near the Somali-Kenyan border, according to… Read more »

Somalia: Twenty-Two Somali Migrants Die in Madagascar Boat Capsize, Dozens Rescued

A tragic maritime incident off the coast of Madagascar resulted in the deaths of 22 Somali migrants when two boats they were traveling in capsized, according to Abdullahi Warfa,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Director General for National Statistics Agency

The Somali government has named Dr. Abdisalan Abdirahman Mohamed as the new Director General of the Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS), the agency announced Thursday. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Parliament Re-Elects Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman As New Speaker Amidst Political Tensions

In a pivotal moment for the Jubaland region of Somalia, the local parliament has elected Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman as its new Speaker, securing 65 votes in a decisive win over his… Read more »

Somalia: International Partners Call for Dialogue Amid Somalia-Jubaland Tensions

International partners expressed deep concern over the escalating dispute between Somalia's Federal Government and the Jubaland State following the recent National Consultative… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Passes Political Parties Bill in Overwhelming Vote

Somalia's Federal Parliament took a significant step towards political reform on Wednesday by overwhelmingly approving the Bill on Organizations and Political Parties. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's New Ambassador Presents Diplomatic Credentials in China

Dr. Hodan Osman Abdi, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the People's Republic of China, officially began her diplomatic mission on Wednesday… Read more »

Somalia: Danish Ambassador Clarifies Stance On Somaliland After Meeting With Somali Foreign Minister

Following a diplomatic stir over comments made in Hargeisa, Danish Ambassador Steen Sonne Andersen met with Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, to address… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland House of Representatives Congratulates New Jubbaland MPs

The Puntland House of Representatives issued a statement Tuesday congratulating the newly elected members of the Jubbaland House of Representatives, who were officially sworn into… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Forms New Parliament, Set to Elect President Amidst Federal Tensions

Jubaland's newly formed parliament was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the semi-autonomous state's political landscape as it moves towards electing a… Read more »