September 27, 2022
Somalia: Somalia's Drought Envoy Arrives in Canada
The presidential envoy for the drought envoy Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame landed in Ottowa, Canada on Tuesday as part of his overseas trip seeking aid. Read more »
Somalia: Nine Somali Migrants Repatriated From Libya
The Office of the Special Envoy for Migrants and Children's Rights said it repatriated 9 young Somalis from Libya after years of hardships at the hands of human traffickers. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 11 Al-Shabaab in Central Region
The US-trained Somalia's Danab commandos killed 11 Al-Shabaab militants in an overnight operation in Buq Aqable town within the Hiran region. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Terrorist Attack in Somalia, Pledges Solidarity
ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Ministry extended condolences to Somalia over the recent terrorist attack in Mogadishu on Sunday, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah. Read more »
Somalia: Gunmen Kill a Trader in Mogadishu Amidst Rise in Attacks
Unknown gunmen have murdered a trader in Mogadishu, the Somali capital in the latest series of targeted killings in the seaside city in the past months. Read more »
Somalia: President Jets Back to Mogadishu From UNGA77
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday returned to Mogadishu after attending the UN general assembly held in New York, the US. Read more »
Somalia: Govt to Bring Migrants Stranded in Libya Back Home
Somalia announced it will bring back up to 9 Somali youths who have emigrated from their country to Libya to enter Europe through meditation. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Somalia: A Morning Explosion Hits Mogadishu, Somali Capital
MOGADISHU [SMN] - A witness says an explosion struck outside a military base in southern Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Sunday morning. Read more »
September 24, 2022
Somalia: Somali Forces Kill 15 Al-Shabaab Militants
Somali National Army (SNA) killed 15 al-Shabab insurgents in a fierce fighting Thursday in Galmudug State, central Somalia, the government confirmed Friday. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Somalia: Somali Deputy Foreign Minister Meets With the Chinese Ambassador
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, received today in Mogadishu the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia President Addressed UNGA77 On Drought and Security
NEW YORK - Despite efforts to move past decades of drought and conflict, Somalia is facing some of the most complex crises in the world, its President said today at the UN General… Read more »
September 22, 2022
East Africa: Somalia on High Alert Following an Outbreak of Ebola in Uganda
Somalia's Ministry of Health said Wednesday it's on high alert following an outbreak of Ebola virus in Uganda. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Provides More Than U.S.$151 Million in Aid to Somalia
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $151 million in new, urgently needed assistance to the people of Somalia.… Read more »
Somalia: New UAE Ambassador Sworn-in to Send to Somalia
A number of new UAE Ambassadors to friendly countries have been sworn in before President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Military Claims More Gains Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali National Army [SNA]with the help of the local militias known as Mawisley continues joint operations in the Hiran region. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Military Targets Al-Shabaab With New Airstrike
WASHINGTON - At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army… Read more »
Egypt: Somali PM Meets With Egypt's Ambassador
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre received in his office the Ambassador of Egypt Mohamed Al-Said Ahmed Al-Baz. Read more »
Somalia: Saudi FM Meets Counterpart Somalia in New York
NEW YORK - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Tuesday with his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid on the sidelines of the 77th United… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Leaders Joins World Leaders At UN General Assembly in U.S.
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is attending the 77th session of the UN General Assembly kicked off on Tuesday in New York, the US. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Somalia: Salaam Somali Bank Continues to Help Small Businesses Grow
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The privately-owned Salaam Somali Bank (SSB) has provided free microfinance to small businesses in the country's capital as part of the annual grand fun… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ukraine to Provide Ethiopia, Somalia With 50,000 Metric Tons of Free Wheat
Ukraine's Cabinet Ministry said that it will reimburse Ethiopia and Somalia for Hr 420 million ($11.4 million) worth of wheat. On Sept. 17, a ship carrying 30,000 metric tons of… Read more »
Somalia: USAID Provides Millions of Dollars in Aid As Somalia Faces Drought
United States Agency for International Development [USAID] announced it is providing an additional $700 million in aid to Somalia to help mitigate the drought crisis. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Somalia: China's Ambassador Meets With Somalia's Aviation Minister
The minister of transport and aviation Fardowsa Osman received at her office the Chinese ambassador to Somalia Fei Shengchao on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Claims Army Killed 45 Al-Shabaab Members in Hiran
A government-allied Somali militia killed at least 45 al Shabaab militants following a battle in the Hiran region of Hirshabelle State, Reuters reports citing witnesses. Read more »
September 18, 2022
Somalia: Army Retakes Villages From Al-Shabaab
Troops from the Somali military with the support of villagers have managed to drive Al-Shabaab out of several areas in the Hiran region in the past 48 hours. Read more »