Somalia: Somali Ambassador Welcomes Religious Leaders to Embassy in South Africa

Somalia's ambassador to South Africa, Mohamed Sheikh Isxaaq, warmly received prominent Somali religious leaders, including Sheikh Aadan Macallin Sugow and Sheikh Mohamud Abdul… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Addresses UN Human Rights Council, Emphasizes Global Cooperation

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre participated virtually in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, delivering a speech on human rights developments in… Read more »

Somalia: Talks Between Somalia Future Council and Federal Government End Without Agreement

The Somalia Future Council said it was "deeply disappointed" after negotiations with the Federal Government of Somalia ended without a breakthrough, according to a statement issued… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's New Ambassador to Australia Presents Credentials, Pledges Stronger Ties

Somalia's newly appointed ambassador to Australia, Dr. Faysal Ahmed Salad, formally presented his credentials to Governor-General Sam Mostyn in a ceremony seen as a milestone in… Read more »

Somalia: EU's Top Diplomat Rallies Leaders Behind Inter-Somali Dialogue and National Unity

Today, the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, hosted an iftar at the EU diplomatic compound in Mogadishu, bringing together senior leaders from across… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Commandos Seize Key Areas From Al-Shabaab in Central Region

Somali elite commandos have captured several areas from Al-Shabaab militants during a planned military operation in central Somalia, military officials said on Sunday. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Leader Deni Holds Talks in Mogadishu to Ease Federal-Regional Tensions

Puntland's regional president, Said Abdullahi Deni, held consultative talks with members of the public, including traditional elders and residents of the Banaadir region, as part… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Chairs Talks With Future Council Amid Dispute Over Elections

Talks between Somalia's federal government and the opposition-aligned Somali Future Council opened at the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, on Sunday, chaired by President Hassan… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President, Opposition Council Fail to Reach Deal in Talks

Talks between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition-aligned Future Council ended without agreement on Monday, members of the council said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Focuses On Security, Drought Response, Approves Key Appointments and Treaties

The Somali cabinet held its regular meeting on Thursday under Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, focusing on the country's security situation and a worsening drought affecting large… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Chairs Key Consultative Meeting On Elections, Security and Drought

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, alongside Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, on Thursday chaired a high-level consultative meeting between the federal government and the… Read more »

Somalia: High-Level Consultations On Elections, Unity and Drought Response Start in Somalia

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday hosted senior officials and members of the Somali Future Council at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, as part of efforts to… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Seeks Opposition Buy-in for Talks At Presidential Palace Amid Political Tensions

Ongoing political efforts in Somalia led to a tentative deal from opposition figures to hold consultative talks at the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, aimed at resolving… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Agency Warns of Worsening Drought

Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) says more than two million people are facing the country's worst drought in decades. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister, Qatari Envoy Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with Qatar's ambassador to Somalia to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries, officials said. Read more »

East Africa: Erdogan Criticises Israel's Recognition of Somaliland, Warns Against Foreign Rivalry in Horn of Africa

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday sharply criticised Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland, warning that the move would neither benefit Somaliland nor the wider… Read more »

Sudan: AU Intensifies Diplomatic Push to End Conflicts in Sudan and Eastern DRC, Says Bankole Adeoye

The African Union has stepped up efforts to secure ceasefires in Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Forum Holds Talks in Mogadishu Ahead of Government Meeting

The Somali Future Council held a series of meetings in Mogadishu on Monday evening to discuss the country's political and security situation, as leaders prepare for planned talks… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Holds Phone Talks With Qatar's Emir On Strengthening Ties

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held what officials described as "fruitful" telephone talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, focusing on deepening strategic… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Executes Two Al-Shabaab Convicts Over Deadly Mogadishu Attacks

The Somali federal government on Monday executed two men convicted of orchestrating a series of deadly assassinations and bombings in the capital, judicial officials confirmed. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defence Minister, Chinese Envoy Discuss Security Cooperation

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi held talks on Monday with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Tanzania Sign Migration Cooperation Agreement

Somalia and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration management and enhancing coordination between their respective… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Four Al-Shabaab Militants in Hiraan Ambush

Somali government forces and allied local community militias killed four Al-Shabaab militants in an evening ambush in the central Hiraan region, military officials and state media… Read more »

Africa: Somali President Urges UN Security Council Reform At AU Summit

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called for an urgent overhaul of global governance on Monday, demanding a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council during a… Read more »

Africa: Somali President Champions Sovereignty and African Unity At AU Summit

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed the African Union Summit, delivering a firm defense of Somalia's territorial integrity while outlining a roadmap for the… Read more »