Somalia: Puntland Condemns Mogadishu Raid On Lawmakers, Alleges Abduction of Presidential Adviser

Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland has strongly condemned a pre-dawn security operation in the capital, accusing federal forces of attacking its lawmakers and abducting a senior… Read more »

Somalia: UN Supports Nationwide Labour Rights Education Campaign Led By Somali Trade Unions

The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), with the support of the United Nations (UN), has rolled out a nationwide labour rights education campaign aimed at enabling workers… Read more »

Somalia: Broadcast Journalist Shot Dead in Kismayo As Police Officer Arrested

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply shocked and saddened by the killing of broadcast journalist Abshir Khalif Shide Omar, who was shot dead at approximately… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Kills Al-Shabaab Commander in Lower Shabelle Raid

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander in a planned overnight operation in Lower… Read more »

Somalia: 'Ramadan Feasts Won't Feed Starving Families in Somalia' - Moalim

In the dusty plains of central Somalia, the earth has cracked open under a relentless sun. Wells that once sustained villages now sit dry and hollow. Livestock carcasses lie… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Army Ordered to Support Drought Relief Efforts Across the Country

The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has directed all military units to actively assist in relief efforts for communities affected by… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Launches 'Operation Hillaac' Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle

The Somali National Army has launched a new military offensive dubbed "Operation Hillaac" in parts of the Lower Shabelle region, aiming to dismantle key bases used by Al-Shabaab,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Disaster Chief Ramps Up Drought Relief in Galmudug With Emergency Water Aid

The head of Somalia's national disaster agency visited the central Galmudug regional state on Sunday to scale up emergency aid as a worsening drought leaves pastoralist communities… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Says Over 40 Al-Shabab Fighters Killed in Operations

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency, NISA, said it carried out coordinated operations with international partners targeting al-Shabab militants in the Hiiraan and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Lawmakers Stranded in Mogadishu After Flight Blocked From Landing in Garowe

Several Somali federal lawmakers and civilian passengers were left stranded at Aden Adde International Airport on Sunday after authorities ordered a Daallo Airlines flight to turn… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hosts Iftar With Political Leaders, Urges Unity On Democratic Process

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held an iftar meeting with leaders of political organizations to discuss the country's political situation and efforts to strengthen… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Chairs Cabinet Meeting On Security, Politics and Drought Response

The president of Somalia's semi-autonomous Jubaland state chaired a cabinet meeting on Thursday focusing on security operations, political developments and the ongoing drought… Read more »

Somalia: Turkey Reaffirms Support for Somalia, Denies Reports of S-400 Transfer

The Turkish government has reaffirmed its support for Somalia and firmly denied reports claiming that Russia-made S-400 air defence systems would be deployed to the Horn of Africa… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Hosts Diplomatic Corps for Iftar, Highlights Growing Global Engagement

Somalia's foreign minister hosted a high-level Iftar reception for members of the diplomatic corps in Mogadishu, underscoring the country's efforts to strengthen international… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Meets Political Party Leaders On Local Elections

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre held a key meeting with leaders of political parties that participated in the recent local council elections in the Banaadir region. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's New Ambassador Presents Credentials in Azerbaijan

Somalia's newly appointed ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abdinuur Dahir Fidow, officially presented his credentials on Wednesday, marking the start of his diplomatic mission in the… Read more »

Somalia: One-Third of Somalis to Face Hunger in March - UN Officials

Some 6.5 million people, or about a third of Somalia's population, will face crisis levels of hunger through March, an increase of 1.7 million since January, UN officials warned… Read more »

Somalia: Hormuud Salaam Foundation Delivers Food Aid to Families and Hospital As Part of Ramadan Relief

The Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) has launched a series of large-scale food distribution drives to support vulnerable families, mental health patients, and people with… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Urges Urgent Aid Response As Drought Worsens

Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali visited the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency on Wednesday for talks on the country's worsening drought crisis,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets UK Royal to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, in a meeting focused on strengthening ties between the two… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Spy Agency Says Over 23 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Coordinated Operations

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, has killed more than 23 Al-Shabaab fighters in a series of planned operations… Read more »

East Africa: IGAD Urges Continued Dialogue Between Somali Government and Opposition Bloc

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed ongoing talks between Somalia's federal government and the Somali Salvation Forum, urging both sides to sustain… Read more »

Burundi: Burundi Reopens Border With DR Congo After Two-Month Closure

Burundi has reopened its land border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after more than two months of closure caused by fighting in eastern Congo, officials said Monday. Read more »

Somalia: UK Embassy Urges Compromise After Somalia Federal Talks End Without Agreement

The UK Embassy in Somalia has welcomed recent talks between Somalia's federal government and its member states held in Mogadishu, while expressing disappointment that no agreement… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Offers to Renew U.S. Military Access Deal, Counters Somaliland Proposal

Somalia has offered to renew an agreement granting the United States access to its ports and airports for military purposes, in a move seen as countering a similar proposal from… Read more »