Somalia: Somali Elders Denounce 'Land Grabbing' and Illegal Development in Coastal Areas

Traditional elders from Somalia's Shiikhaal Jazeera and Shiikhaal Gandarshe clans on Tuesday warned against what they described as systematic land grabbing and illegal development… Read more »

Africa: Somalia, UN Envoys Discuss Horn of Africa Stability

Somalia's deputy foreign minister on Monday met senior United Nations envoys to discuss evolving security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Deputy Minister Meets Diaspora in Birmingham On State-Building Drive

Somali officials led by Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Cadaala were warmly received in the British city of Birmingham on Monday during an… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Attends Key WHO Executive Board Meeting in Geneva

Somalia's Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr Ali Haji Adam Abubakar, on Monday attended the opening of the 158th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches Defence Board to Steer Security Transition

Somalia's defence minister inaugurated a new Defence Board, a high-level platform aimed at strengthening defence governance, improving coordination among security institutions and… Read more »

Somalia: UN Voices Concern As Puntland, Jubaland Delegations Miss Somalia National Talks

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) on Sunday expressed concern and disappointment after advance delegations from the Puntland and Jubaland regional states… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Agency Says 13 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Central Region Raid

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it carried out a planned operation in the Maxaa Saciid area of the Middle Shabelle region, killing 13 members of the… Read more »

Somalia: EU Urges Dialogue After Flights Carrying Regional Leaders' Security Teams Turned Back From Mogadishu

The European Union on Sunday called for calm and dialogue after two aircraft carrying security personnel for the leaders of Somalia's Jubaland and Puntland regional states were… Read more »

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 »