Somalia: Somalia Blocks Regional Leaders' Security Flights Amid Political Tension

The Somali government has ordered aircraft carrying security personnel for the presidents of Puntland and Jubaland to return to their home cities, escalating tensions ahead of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Parliament Suspends Lawmakers Over Disruption of Joint Sessions

Somalia's House of the People and Upper House have suspended two lawmakers from attending joint parliamentary sessions after they were accused of disrupting a combined sitting held… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Holds Consultative Meeting With Community Leaders Ahead of National Dialogue

Somalia's Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ali Hoosh, a member of the federal government's dialogue committee, met with representatives from the Somalia… Read more »

Egypt: Somalia Embassy in Egypt Denies Reports of Visa Suspension for Somali Citizens

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Egypt has officially dismissed circulating reports on social media claiming that Egyptian entry visas for Somali citizens have… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Operatives in Hiiraan in Targeted Operation

Somali National Army (SNA) forces carried out a meticulously planned operation on Sunday in Aboorey, Hiiraan region, targeting Al-Shabaab militants who had been conducting attacks… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Participates in India-Arab Summit, Highlights Economic Diplomacy

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cabdisalam Cali, attended the closing session of the India-Arab Summit, a two-day event attended by foreign… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Steps Up Political Dialogue Ahead of Broader National Talks

Delegations from Somalia's federal government and the Somali Future Council held a second round of talks on Thursday, part of ongoing efforts to revive political dialogue in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army, Allies Carry Out Security Operations Against Al-Shabab in Lower Shabelle Region

Somalia's national army, backed by international partners, has carried out planned security operations targeting al-Shabab fighters in the Mubarak area of the Lower Shabelle… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Hosts UN Diplomats As It Wraps Up Security Council Presidency

Somalia's permanent mission to the United Nations hosted a reception for ambassadors and diplomats at UN headquarters in New York, marking the end of the country's month-long… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Danab Commandos Seize Al-Shabab Explosives Cache in Middle Shabelle

Somalia's elite Danab commandos said Thursday they seized a cache of landmines and explosive materials during a security operation on the outskirts of Jabad Godane in the Middle… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Army Chief, Approves Anti-Smuggling Ministerial Committee

Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud as the new chief of the Somali National Army. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Praises Somalia for Taking Responsibility, WFP Food Aid to Resume

The United States has praised the Federal Government of Somalia for acknowledging its role in affecting World Food Program (WFP) operations, including U.S.-funded assistance. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Egypt Strengthen Disaster Management Cooperation

Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) chairman, Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, met Thursday with Egypt's ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Salah Hassan, to discuss closer… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Destroy Al-Shabab Bases in Middle Shabelle Operation

Somali National Army forces carried out a planned operation Thursday to destroy al-Shabab bases in the Alanley area of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: Chaos Disrupts Somali Parliament Session Over Proposed Constitutional Changes

A joint session of Somalia's Federal Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, as opposition lawmakers clashed with supporters of proposed… Read more »

Africa: AU, Qatar Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Discuss Peace and Security Cooperation

The African Union's Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar's Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Commander Surrenders to Galmudug Forces in Central Somalia

A senior Al-Shabaab commander, identified as Abdirahman Talxo Shuuke, surrendered to Galmudug Darawiish forces, specifically the Galayr unit responsible for protecting the regional… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, EU Discuss Military Cooperation During Official Meeting

Somalia's Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, accompanied by Chief of the Somali National Army, Major General Odowa Yusuf Raage, held an official meeting with General… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Justice Ministry Refutes Claims Over Constitutional Review Process

Somalia's Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has issued a statement responding to recent remarks by some members of Parliament and the parliamentary oversight committee… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Returns Looted Aid Supplies to WFP, Pledges Stronger Oversight

The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed that all goods taken from a warehouse affecting port expansion activities have been returned to the World Food Programme (WFP), the… Read more »

Somalia: EU Welcomes Somali Opposition's Decision to Attend Mogadishu Talks

The European Union has welcomed a decision by Somalia's main opposition alliance to take part in a national consultative conference called by the federal government, a move seen as… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Pull Troops From Somalia After Nearly 20 Years, Raising Concerns Over Al-Shabaab Fight

Uganda has announced plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia after almost 20 years of participation in peacekeeping operations, a move expected to significantly impact the fight… Read more »

Africa: Egyptian Troops Expected to Join AU Mission in Somalia

Egyptian forces are expected to soon join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), officials said, as technical and legal arrangements are… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, China Discuss Boosting Trade and Economic Cooperation

Somalia's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Gamal Mohamed Hassan met with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, UNFPA Agree to Strengthen Cooperation On Development Planning

Somalia's Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development Mohamud Abdirahman Beene-Beene met with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative in Somalia, Dr… Read more »