Somalia: Puntland Denies Federal Government's Report On Al-Shabaab Operation

The Ministry of Information of Puntland Regional State has issued a statement denying the federal government's claim that Somali army forces and their international partners killed… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets New UN Special Representative for Somalia

In a significant development for the country's international relations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, welcomed the new… Read more »

Somalia: A Wave of Cooperation - Somalia and Oman Forge a Partnership in the Fisheries Sector

In a significant move towards enhancing the development of Somalia's fisheries sector, the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Sultanate of Oman have recently inked a Memorandum of… Read more »

Somalia: UN Sanctions Three Al-Shabaab Leaders At Request of Somali Government

In a significant move to combat terrorism, the United Nations Security Council has sanctioned three leaders of the Al-Shabaab militant group following a request from the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: MP Fatally Shot In 'Assassination' Attempt in Mogadishu

In a tragic incident on Wednesday night, Ibrahim Abdi Abdirahman, a Member of Parliament for the South West Regional State of Somalia, was fatally shot in a targeted assassination.… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Approves Key Bills, Including Defense Cooperation Deal With Kenya

Somalia's cabinet, in their regular weekly meeting, approved several crucial bills on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The bills include the National Higher Education Act, the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Turkey to Build $6m Somali Embassy in Ankara

Turkey is set to construct and donate an embassy building and a plot of land to Somalia at a cost estimated to reach over $6m, according to a deal submitted to the Turkish… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Takes Bold Step to Protect Environment By Halting Coal Export

In a landmark move to address environmental challenges and preserve the nation's natural resources, the government of Somalia has successfully ceased the export of coal. The… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia - Unprecedented Flooding in Beledweyne Forces Mass Evacuations

Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiraan Region in central Somalia, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as the Shabelle River has burst its banks, submerging parts of the city and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets With Russian Ambassador

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, received the non-resident Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Federal Republic of… Read more »

Somalia: Tropical Cyclone Laly Threatens Coastal Areas

The National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued a warning about the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone Laly, which is currently brewing in the Indian Ocean. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Federal Government and Regional Leaders Visit Lido Beach in Mogadishu

In a show of unity and progress, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre, was joined by the Presidents of Jubbaland, Galmudug, and Hirshabelle… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Receives Russian Ambassador At the State House

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the Russian Ambassador to Djibouti and Somalia, Mikhail Golovanov, at the State House in Mogadishu. The meeting, held on May 20,… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Expands As President Recognizes Three New Districts

Mogadishu, the bustling capital of Somalia, is set to expand as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud issues a decree recognizing three new districts in the Banadir region. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Extends Condolences to Iran Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other senior officials, the… Read more »

Somalia: Strengthening Bilateral Ties - PM Hamza Meets Kuwaiti Counterpart At Arab League Summit

In a significant diplomatic move, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia met with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the 33rd… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Discusses Defense Agreement With Kenya

In a recent weekly meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Jama, the cabinet of Somalia was briefed on the country's security updates by the Defence and Internal… Read more »

Djibouti: Somali Parliament Speaker Meets With Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh

In a significant diplomatic move, Somali Parliament Speaker Sheikh Aden Madobe met with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on May 16, 2024. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Iraq Strengthen Ties in High-Level Talks

In a significant diplomatic move, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia and President Abdul Latif Rashid of Iraq convened in Manama, Bahrain, on the sidelines of the 33rd… Read more »

Somalia: Strengthening Bilateral Relations - Somalia's Minister of Interior Meets With Saudi Ambassador

On May 14, 2024, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi Attends Key Meetings At Bahrain Summit

Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi recently participated in significant events at the 33rd Arab Summit in Manama, Bahrain. Fiqi joined his counterparts from the Arab League… Read more »

Somalia: Ambassador Jibril Inaugurates the Somali Investment Academy At Strathmore University

In a groundbreaking initiative, the International Financial Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank, in collaboration with Strathmore University Business School, has… Read more »

Somalia: Grenade Attacks Target Southwest State Officials in Baidoa

In a shocking turn of events on Sunday night, two residential homes in Baidoa, the interim administrative capital of the Southwest state, were attacked by unknown assailants. Read more »

Libya: Somali Migrants Held Captive in Libya Rescued

At least 107 migrants, including women and children, have been released from a town in southeastern Libya, according to a spokesman for the Libyan army. Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Forces Capture Militants - a Significant Victory in Fight Against Al-Shabaab

In a series of successful operations against the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, the Southwest state forces of Somalia have achieved notable victories, capturing 12 Al-Shabaab members… Read more »