June 10
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Norway for Oslo Forum 2024
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Oslo, Norway on Sunday night for a three-day working visit. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Denies Receiving Official Communication On Troop Withdrawal From Somalia
In a recent development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has denied receiving any official communication from the Somali government regarding the withdrawal of… Read more »
June 06
Somalia: Tensions Rise in Puntland As Police Boss Accuses PSF of Repeated Attacks
A heightened tensions reported in Puntland's Bosaso city with the region's Police Commander, Muumin Abdi Shire, has issued a strong complaint against the Puntland Security Force… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Military Court Executes Three Men for Murder of Two Brothers
In a significant move aimed at curbing the rising incidents of revenge killings in central Somalia, a military court in Galmudug State executed three men in a public square in… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali President Farmajo Congratulates Nation On Election to UN Security Council
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo expressed his congratulations to the people of Somalia on the nation's election to the United Nations Security Council as a… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Security Council Seat Seen as Testament to Progress
In a significant development for the East African nation, Somalia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a voting… Read more »
Somalia: Strengthening Bonds - Somalia and South Korea Forge Partnership for Mutual Growth
In a significant diplomatic move, the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamsa Abdi Barre, recently met with his South Korean counterpart, Prime Minister Han… Read more »
June 05
Somalia: Somali National Army and Local Forces Withdraw From Middle Shabelle Region Amid Rising Tensions
The reports from war frontlines indicate that the Somali National Army (SNA) and local forces have withdrawn from areas along the banks of the Shabelle River in the Middle Shabelle… Read more »
Africa: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Meets With Koica President At Korea-Africa Summit
At the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held talks with the President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Chang Won Sam. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Commander Visits Italy, Discusses Strengthening Cooperation
The commander of the Somali National Army, General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin, recently visited Italy, where he was accompanied by the commander of the Italian government, Admiral… Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Commissioner Meets With Somali Ambassadors to Address Humanitarian Issues
The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahamuud Moallim, recently met with Somali ambassadors to Türkiye, Libya, Iraq, and Germany to discuss… Read more »
June 04
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Meets Leaders At 2024 Korea-Africa Summit
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre has fully participated in the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit held in Seoul. Read more »
Somalia: UN Seeks Funds to Scale Up Response As Heavy Rains Ease in Somalia
The United Nations humanitarian agency on Monday appealed for additional funds to respond to the impact of the Gu (April-to-June) rains in Somalia as dry conditions are predicted… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Seeks Non-Permanent UN Security Council Seat
In a significant move for Somali diplomacy, Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi departed for New York on Monday, leading the delegation of the Federal Republic of Somalia to… Read more »
June 03
Somalia: Over 40 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in New Military Operation
The Somali army announced on Monday that it has killed 40 members of the extremist al-Shabaab Movement in a new military operation in the Mudug governorate. Read more »
Somalia: Debate Over Ethiopian Troops Withdrawal From Somalia Intensifies
The recent announcement by Somalia's National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, that Ethiopian troops will be expected to leave Somalia by the end of December 2024 has sparked… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Cross Border Into Southern Somalia, Establishing Military Posts
In a recent development, advanced troops from Ethiopia have crossed the border from the Hiran and Bakool regions into southern Somalia. These forces, reportedly from the 5th Kilin… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Security Forces Apprehend Three Is Suspects in Bosaso Operation
Puntland State Security forces successfully arrested three individuals suspected to be members of the terrorist militant group Islamic State (IS) during an operation in Bosaso… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Praised for Hajj Service Quality - Ministry Officials Meet Saudi Counterparts
The Hajj committee of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia held a meeting today in Makkah with officials from Saudi Arabia. Read more »
June 02
Somalia: SODMA Commissioner Meets With Qatar Ambassador
In a significant development for Somalia's humanitarian efforts, the Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mohamud Moalim, recently met with the… Read more »
May 31
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Receives Praise for War On Al-Shabaab
James Swan, the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, has commended President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his government for fostering development in the country and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Executions Surge in 2023, Amnesty Report Reveals
In 2023, Somalia experienced a significant increase in executions, with at least 38 individuals put to death, according to a recent report by Amnesty International. Read more »
May 30
Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Discusses Post-Debt Economic Priorities With UK, Norway, and Netherlands Officials
In another important step towards Somalia's economic recovery, the Somali Finance Minister, Bihi Egeh, met with senior officials and ministers from the United Kingdom, Norway, and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Engages With Somali Community in Nairobi
In a recent visit to Nairobi, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spent time with the Somali community in the Isli neighborhood, visiting local markets and engaging with Somali… Read more »
May 29
Somalia: Intense Clashes Erupt Between Al-Shabaab and Daesh in Eastern Puntland
In a recent turn of events, heavy fighting broke out between the militant groups Al-Shabaab and Daesh in the Galgala mountains, located in the eastern region of Puntland. Read more »
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