Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Appoints Odowa Yusuf Raage to Lead National Army Against Al-Shabaab

In a decisive move to strengthen national security, Somalia's Cabinet of Ministers has officially endorsed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as the Commander of the Somali National Army,… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Suspends Cooperation With Somali Federal Government

The regional state of Jubaland has announced the suspension of all cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia, escalating tensions over political and governance issues. The… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Hosts Launch of Major Somalia Urban Development Initiative

Somalia took a significant step towards addressing its internal displacement crisis with the launch of the "Saameynta: Scaling Solutions to Displacement through Financing Inclusive… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Council of Ministers Steps Up Anti-Terrorism and Money Laundering Efforts

In its weekly session, Somalia's Council of Ministers, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, delved into a comprehensive review of the nation's strategies and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Defense Minister Outlines New African Union Mission in Regional Tour

Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdiqadir Mohamed Noor, has been actively engaging with troop-contributing countries for the forthcoming African Union mission, set to start in 2025. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Intelligence Agency Arrests Two Al-Shabaab Affiliates in Mogadishu

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced on Thursday the arrest of two men with ties to the militant group Al-Shabaab in the capital city of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Minister of Ports Resigns

In a move signaling deepening political discord, Somalia's Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, MP Saddam Mohamud Abdi, resigned on Tuesday, accusing the federal… Read more »

Somalia: Germany, Somalia Agree to Step Up Deportations

Germany and Somalia are to cooperate on stepping up the deportation of migrants from the East African country. Read more »

Somalia: Two Ministers Resign From Somalia's Government Amid Tensions

In a significant political development, two ministers from Somalia's federal government resigned on Sunday, November 3, 2024, citing what they described as the government's plans… Read more »

Somalia: Madobe Calls for Urgent Meeting With Federal MPs Amid Jubaland-Villa Somalia Tensions

Jubaland State President Ahmed Madobe has summoned federal lawmakers from Jubaland to an urgent consultation meeting in Kismayo, scheduled from November 8 to 11, aiming to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President Appoints New Military Commanders

In a strategic move to bolster Somalia's defense apparatus, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has made key changes in the military hierarchy, appointing General Sahal Abdullahi Omar… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Forces Kill 27 Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle Operation

Somali security forces successfully executed an operation in the Yaqle area of the Middle Shabelle region, resulting in the deaths of 27 Al-Shabaab militants, the National… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Retains Authority Over Ethiopian Troop Inclusion in Aussom, Says UK Ambassador

The United Kingdom's Ambassador to Somalia, Michael Nithavrianakis, has affirmed that Somalia holds the authority to decide on whether Ethiopian troops will participate in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Welcomes UN Transition Plan, Emphasizing Sovereignty and Self-Reliance

The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its approval of a United Nations Security Council resolution that outlines the transition of the United Nations Assistance Mission… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali President Farmajo Criticizes NCC Decisions, Calls for Inclusive Governance

Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Wednesday sharply criticized the decisions reached by the National Consultative Council (NCC), accusing the body of exacerbating… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Rejects Term Extension, Opposes Mogadishu Forum's Communiqué

The Jubaland state in Somalia has firmly rejected a proposed term extension for both regional and federal leaders, denouncing Wednesday's decision made at the National Consultative… Read more »

Somalia: Intense Clashes Erupt in Luuq District of Gedo Region

The town of Luuq in Somalia's Gedo region has once again become the epicenter of violent conflict, with reports of intense fighting erupting on its eastern outskirts today. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Largest Emergency Center Opens in Mogadishu - a Milestone in Medical Infrastructure

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre officiated the opening of what is now Somalia's most extensive emergency medical facility, located at Madina Hospital in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Engages Germany On Security, Defends Sovereignty Amid Regional Shifts

Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, hosted Germany's Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Heiko Nitzschke, at Villa Gaashaandhigga on Saturday,… Read more »

Somalia: Roads in Mogadishu Closed for Mourning Event Led By Prime Minister Hamza

Today, major thoroughfares in Mogadishu, including the stretch from Zoobe to Km 4, routes to Medina Hospital, and the path to Bula Hubey, were closed to vehicular traffic,… Read more »

Somalia: Saudi Arabia and Somalia Forge Deeper Ties in Riyadh Talks

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, engaged in high-level discussions on Sunday with his Somali counterpart, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, who serves… Read more »

Somalia: Turkish Vessel Oruc Reis Docks At Mogadishu Port Ahead of Oil and Gas Exploration Off Somalia's Coast

In a move to bolster its energy security and assert its maritime exploration capabilities, Türkiye's state-of-the-art seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, has embarked on a… Read more »

Tanzania: Somali Cabinet Approves Defense Cooperation MOU With Tanzania

The Somali cabinet, during its regular weekly session last night, greenlit a Memorandum of Understanding focused on defense cooperation with Tanzania, marking a significant step in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Canada Host Key Event On Women, Peace and Security Agenda in New York

On 24 October 2024, Somalia, in collaboration with Canada, hosted yesterday a major side event titled "From National Ambitions to Local Realities: Somalia's Journey in Localizing… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Internal Security Minister Meets British Ambassador to Boost Security Cooperation

Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartag), Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, met with British Ambassador Michael Nithavrianakis today to discuss enhancing security ties between… Read more »