Somalia: At Least 19 Killed in Borama Protests, Somaliland Authorities Say

At least 19 people were killed and 214 others wounded in protests earlier this month in the northwestern Somaliland city of Borama after clashes between security forces and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Fisheries Minister Meets Turkish Counterpart in Ankara to Strengthen Cooperation

Somalia's Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Ahmed Hassan Aden, held a productive meeting in Ankara with Turkey's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumakli,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Pirates Using GPS Technology, Raising Security Fears

Somali pirates have begun using modern GPS technology to track commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean, heightening concerns over maritime security along Somalia's coast, regional… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Discusses Local Elections, Approves Key Laws and Education Fund

Somalia's Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Thursday, focusing on the country's upcoming local elections, particularly the municipal vote scheduled later this month in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Ethiopia Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalan Abdi Ali, met on Thursday with Ethiopia's ambassador to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo Woshe, in Mogadishu… Read more »

Africa: Somalia PM Closes East Africa Defence Chiefs Meeting in Mogadishu

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday closed the 35th ordinary meeting of East African defence ministers in Mogadishu, hailing the event as a sign of improving… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Djibouti Defence Chiefs Hold Talks On Security Cooperation in Mogadishu

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held talks on Wednesday in Mogadishu with his Djiboutian counterpart, Hassan Omar Mohamed, focusing on strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Minister Defends Right to Opposition Meeting Ahead of Kismayo Talks

Somalia's interior minister defended the federal government's position ahead of a planned opposition conference in the southern port city of Kismayo, saying authorities respect the… Read more »

Somalia: Speaker of Somali Parliament Meets Saudi Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), met on Wednesday with Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Somalia, Ahmed… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Forces Kill Nine Al-Shabaab Fighters in Hiiraan Operation

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, killed at least nine Al-Shabaab fighters during a planned operation carried out on… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Turkey Sign Deal to Boost Marine Production and Blue Economy

Somalia and Turkey have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at developing Somalia's marine production and blue economy, Somali officials said on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: Djibouti Defence Minister Arrives in Mogadishu for Regional Security Talks

Djibouti's Defence Minister Hassan Omar Mohamed arrived in the Somali capital on Tuesday to attend a key regional security meeting, Somali officials said. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Carries Out Airstrike On Al-Shabaab Near Kismayo, South of Somalia

The United States military said on Monday it carried out an airstrike against the Islamist group Al-Shabaab in coordination with the Somali government, targeting militants about 50… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, China Mark 65 Years of Diplomatic Ties in Mogadishu

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday attended a ceremony in Mogadishu marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Somalia and China, hailing what… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Ground Forces Chief Tours Frontline Areas in Central Region

The commander of the Somali National Army's ground forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has carried out an operational tour of areas along the Shabelle River in the… Read more »

Africa: Somalia Promotes Trade Integration At Africa Free Trade Forum in Morocco

Somalia's deputy minister of commerce and industry, Mahmoud Ahmed Abdullahi, took part in the second Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum held in Marrakech,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, International Partners Warn of Looming Funding Shortfall for Security Forces

The Somali federal government, the African Union's AUSSOM mission, and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) on Monday jointly warned that a shortfall in… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Minister Calls for Stronger Federal Control Ahead of Opposition Summit

Jubaland's Minister of Information, Abdifitah Mukhtar, said on Tuesday that Somalia's federal government needs to assert stronger control over the country, comments coming ahead of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM's Office Accused of Facilitating Deportations of Somalis From Sweden

Somalia's Prime Minister's Office has come under criticism after allegations emerged that it is helping facilitate the deportation of Somali nationals from Sweden, as Stockholm… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Meets UN, EU Envoys to Discuss Somalia's Political Challenges

Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam met on Sunday with United Nations Special Representative for Somalia James Swan and European Union Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Lower House Swears in New Minister, Advances Two Draft Bills

Somalia's Lower House of Parliament on Monday convened its 22nd session of the 7th legislative term, swearing in a new minister and advancing two draft bills for initial reading. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Presidential Hopeful Kheyre Meets Former Mogadishu Mayor Amid Political Crisis

Somali presidential candidate Hassan Ali Kheyre held talks in Mogadishu with former Banadir regional governor and ex-mayor of the capital Yusuf Hussein Jimale, as political leaders… Read more »

Somalia: UN Security Council Renews Sanctions Panel On Al-Shabaab in Somalia

The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously renewed the mandate of the panel monitoring sanctions on Somalia-based Al-Shabaab, Azernews reports, citing Anadolu Agency. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New Ministers

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has carried out a cabinet reshuffle, appointing new ministers and removing some from their previous positions, a government statement said… Read more »

Somalia: Severe Drought in Puntland Drives Up Food Prices, Worsens Living Conditions

A severe drought in Somalia's Puntland region has pushed up the cost of essential food items, leaving residents struggling with worsening living conditions, local officials said… Read more »