April 01
Somalia: EU Prioritises Political Stability and Governance Support in Somalia
The European Union has reaffirmed that support for Somalia remains a top priority, particularly in advancing political solutions and strengthening stability, according to… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Youth Awarded for Promoting Positive Content As 'Daaci2026' Program Concludes
MOGADISHU, Somalia. In a glitzy ceremony marking a milestone for Somali digital creativity, the "Daaci 2026" program concluded its inaugural season in Mogadishu on Monday, March… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Parliamentary Speaker Meets Commanders in Baidoa After Road-Clearing Operation
Somalia's parliamentary speaker held a high-level security meeting in the interim South West regional capital of Baidoa on Wednesday with senior army commanders following… Read more »
March 31
Somalia: Somalia's Hormuud Telecom Signs Digital Economy MOU With Germany's GIZ
Somalia's largest telecommunications provider, Hormuud Telecom, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) signed an agreement on Tuesday to develop an inclusive… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Shells Airport in Southwest Somalia, Helicopter Unharmed
Fighters from Al-Shabaab fired mortar rounds at the airport in Buurhakabo in southwestern Somalia on Tuesday, security sources said, as a government helicopter was attempting to… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Enters New Energy Phase As Drilling Vessel Arrives, Transparency Group Urges Safeguards
Somalia has entered a new phase in its energy sector after the drilling vessel Çağri Bey arrived this week in the country's waters at the Curad-1 well site, according to a… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Honors Youth At 'Daaci 2026' Event, Urges Digital Moral Leadership
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday night called on the nation's youth to leverage technology for social good, while offering reassurances over the security transition… Read more »
March 30
Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Deputy Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle
Hamza Abdi Barre has issued a decree appointing new deputy ministers to join the cabinet of the Federal Republic of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Federal and South West State Forces Seize Majority of Baidoa in Key Military Push
Federal government troops, working alongside South West State's "Salvation" forces, have gained control over most neighborhoods and strategic locations in Baidoa, the capital of… Read more »
Somalia: Southwest State Parliament Speaker Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions
The speaker of Southwest Somalia's parliament, Ali Said Fiqi, on Monday called for restraint and warned against bloodshed over political differences, urging responsible leadership… Read more »
Somalia: Southwest State Leader Warns of 'Severe' Military Response As Somali Army Advances Near Baidoa
The leader of Somalia's South West State, Abdiaziz Laftagareen, issued a stark warning to the federal government on Monday, vowing a "severe" military response to any perceived… Read more »
Somalia: IGAD Expresses Concern Over Growing Political Tensions in Somalia's Southwest State
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Sunday announced it is closely monitoring the escalating political developments in Somalia's South West State, calling for… Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Forces Conduct Military Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Daynunay
Somali National Security Forces, continuing their operations against Al-Shabaab militants, have successfully carried out a planned military operation in the Daynunay area near… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Briefs Diplomats On Security, Reforms
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met ambassadors and representatives of international organizations at the presidential palace on Monday, where he outlined progress on security, political… Read more »
Somalia: Southwest State Leader Steps Down, Appoints Acting President After Baidoa Capture
The outgoing leader of the South West State, Abdicasiis Laftagareen, officially resigned on Monday, naming Finance Minister Ahmed Mohamed Hussein as acting president of the… Read more »
March 29
Somalia: Parliament Speaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Turkish Drone Involvement in Southwest State Conflict
The speaker of Somalia's South West state parliament, Dr. Ali Said Fiqi, has expressed strong concern over reports that Turkish-made drones were used in fighting against regional… Read more »
Somalia: National Communications Authority Launches Cybersecurity Certification Training Program for Government Officials
March 29, 2026 -- The Director General of the National Communications Authority, Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, inaugurated a specialized training program to equip government officials with… Read more »
Somalia: African Union Urges Dialogue Over Tensions in Southwest Somalia
The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said he was closely monitoring developments in Somalia's Southwest administration and called for peaceful… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Agency Says Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in 10-Month Operations
Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has released a list of Al-Shabaab leaders killed during operations conducted over the past 10 months by its forces in… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Turkey Sign Deal to Boost Blue Economy and Maritime Cooperation
Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi attended a ceremony marking the implementation of a defense and economic cooperation agreement between Somalia… Read more »
Somalia: UN Mission Urges Dialogue Amid Tensions Between Somalia Federal Government and South West State
The United Nations mission in Somalia said it was closely monitoring the situation in the country's South West state and urged dialogue to resolve growing political tensions… Read more »
March 27
East Africa: Israel Says Iranian Missiles Could Reach East Africa
Israel has said that Iran possesses missile capabilities that could reach parts of East Africa, including the cities of Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Juba, according to a… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army, AU Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack in Lower Shabelle, Over 40 Fighters Killed
Somali government forces, backed by Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, repelled an attempted attack by Al-Shabaab… Read more »
March 26
Uganda: Uganda Military Chief Says Country Would Join War If Israel Faces Defeat
Uganda's military chief said Wednesday that while the country wants the Middle East conflict to end, it would side with Israel if the country faced defeat. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia PM Dismisses Two State Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle
Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has dismissed two state ministers in a move aimed at strengthening the performance of government ministries, according to an official… Read more »
