Somalia: UN Calls for Greater Effort in Ensuring Women's Inclusion in Somali Politics

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the United Nations today called on the Somali authorities to invest greater effort in ensuring women's inclusion in politics and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Continues Gains in the War Against Al-Shabaab

The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab extremist militants. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Makes Attempts to Ease Ethiopia, Somalia Tensions

Kenya's President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills 30 Al-Shabaab Members in Jubaland State

An hours-long operation that was carried out jointly by Somali and regional forces in areas of the Lower Jubba region targeted Al-Shabaab's main bases. Read more »

Somalia: Two Ex-Presidents Hold Meeting On Issues Regarding Constitutional Changes

The former presidents of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, held a special meeting last night in Mogadishu regarding constitutional issues. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Says Will Never Accept Ethiopia's 'Attempt' to Annex Territory

Somalia would never accept an attempt to annex a part of its territory, the country's acting minister for foreign affairs and international cooperation said on Friday, commenting… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Refutes Report of Suspending Flights to Avoid Somali Airspace

Ethiopian Airlines on Friday evening denied media reports claiming that it would reroute flights to avoid Somali airspace, which had previously been utilized for flights en route… Read more »

Somalia: Farmajo Expected to Be Back Home After Long Absence

The former president of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo is expected to return to the country on Friday. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President Arrives in Turkey for Forum

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh has arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Is Now in a State of Climate Emergency, Says President

In an address at the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, stressed the existential threat of climate change and the need for immediate global action. Read more »

Africa: Somali Army Chief Meets AU Military Officials On War Against Al-Shabaab

The Somali Army chief, Ibrahim Sheikh, met with AU military officials to discuss ways to speed up the ongoing all-out war on Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »

Somalia: AU Appoints New Deputy Head of Somalia Mission

The newly appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia, Mr. Sivuyile Thandikhaya  Bam , on Sunday, February… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council

Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations… Read more »

Somalia: School Teacher Stabbed to Death in Mogadishu Buried After a Week

After one week, today, the late Abdirahman Maclow Abikar, who was a school teacher, was killed a week ago in the school where he was a teacher. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Sentences 41 Al-Shabab Militants, Including Leader to Prison Terms

The Ethiopian government on Monday announced that 41 members of Al-Shabab fighters including a military leader were sentenced to jail terms. The leader is sentenced to life in… Read more »

Somalia: An Israeli Plane Escaped Hijacking Over Somalia

Hostile elements" attempted to take over the communication network of an El Al plane flying from Phuket to Ben-Gurion Airport on Saturday night and divert it from its destination,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Announces It Will Implement Sea MOU With Ethiopia

Somaliland said that an official agreement was recently signed with Ethiopia and a committee of experts was appointed to complete it. Read more »

Somalia: Festu Delegation Meets With Parliamentary Committee On Social Services Developments

Four senior leaders of the Federation of Somali Trade Union led by General-Secretary Omar Faruk Osman has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Social Services… Read more »

Somalia: House Speaker Offers Condolences to UAE After Soldiers Killed in Somalia

The speaker of the Lower House chamber of the parliament Sheikh Aden Madobe offered his condolences to the UAE for the loss of its troops. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabab Claims Attack in Somali Capital That Kills 3 Emirati Troops and 1 Bahraini Officer

The al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab claimed an attack that killed three Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer on a training mission at a military base in the… Read more »

Somalia: Blast and Murder Reported in Somalia's Bosaso Port City

The reports from the northeastern port city of Bosaso in Puntland state indicate that a small business owner was shot dead last night by assailants. Read more »

Somalia: Ministry of Defence Announces Killing of Three UAE Soldiers in Somalia

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the martyrdom of three members of the UAE Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defence Force, along with the… Read more »

Somalia: At Least 27 Militants Killed in Army Attack On Al-Shabaab Base

The Somali National Army's elite Danab Commando launched a targeted operation against an Al-Shabaab stronghold in Lower Jubba, west of Kismayo on Saturday, according to the… Read more »

East Africa: Somali Soldiers Trained in Eritrea Stage Mutiny Over Unpaid Salaries

Somali soldiers trained in Eritrea today closed the roads around the main airport in Bosaso city, complaining of lack of salary. Read more »

Somalia: United Front Against FGM - UNFPA, Unicef, MWHRD Call for Action

In a collaboration organized by the Federal Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development (MWHRD) alongside the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a gathering of… Read more »