Somalia: Tensions Mount in Mogadishu Over Forced Evictions and Public Land Reclaims

A wave of political tensions has swept through the Somali capital in recent days as opposition leaders under the "National Salvation Forum" strongly condemned a government-led… Read more »

Somalia: Delegation Visits Somali Town After Its Liberation From Al-Shabaab

A high-level Somali delegation visited the town of Awdheegle in the Lower Shabelle region on Saturday, shortly after it was recaptured from Al-Shabaab militants in a joint military… Read more »

Somalia: China Sends New Navy Fleet On Escort Mission in Gulf of Aden, Waters Near Somalia

A new fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy set sail from a military port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Saturday to take over an escort mission from… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Under Pressure to Resume Talks With Jubaland After Negotiation Breakdown

Somali elders and civil society figures are intensifying calls on President Hassan Sheikh to resume dialogue with regional states, particularly Jubaland, following the collapse of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Repatriates 148 Citizens From Yemen Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Oct 10, 2025 - Somalia on Thursday repatriated 148 of its citizens from Yemen, as part of a coordinated humanitarian effort with international agencies,… Read more »

Somalia: Political Tensions Rise Between Federal Government and Jubbaland After Failed Talks

Political tensions between Somalia's Federal Government and the Jubbaland regional administration led by Ahmed Mohamed Islam "Madobe" have once again escalated following the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Announces Postponement of Major Protest Amid Security Concerns

Prominent Somali opposition figure Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame on Thursday announced the postponement of a major protest that had been scheduled to take place in the capital,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Approves Three Education and Research Agreements

Somalia's Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved three memorandum of understandings (MoUs) related to education and research, during their weekly meeting. Read more »

Africa: EU - AU Human Rights Dialogue Hears Strong Civil Society Warning On Rights Repression

African Union (AU) Human Rights Dialogue successfully concluded in Brussels, Belgium, on 7 October 2025, with civil society from both Africa and Europe playing an integral role in… Read more »

Somalia: Uganda to Support Efforts to Improve Security and Economy in Somalia

Affairs Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire and Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail; and the MoU on education was signed between State Minister for Higher Education Dr. John C. Muyingo and Minister of… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Urges Increased Global Support For Somalia Amid Ongoing Terror Threat

The United States on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to fighting terrorism in Somalia and called on the international community--particularly nations with a stake in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Regains Control Over Human Rights File After UN Vote

The United Nations Human Rights Council has officially endorsed a resolution allowing Somalia to resume full national oversight of its human rights responsibilities, ending over… Read more »

Somalia: Police in Dhoobley Seize 119 Bottles of Alcohol, Arrest Suspect in Anti-Narcotics Operation

Police in the southern Somali town of Dhoobley on Wednesday seized 119 bottles of illicit alcohol and arrested a suspect during a targeted security operation aimed at curbing the… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Accuses Somali Federal Government of Political Sabotage

The Jubaland regional administration has accused the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) of persistent political interference and deliberate attempts to destabilize the state, as… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt to Establish New Jubbaland Administration in Garbahaarey - Intelligence Chief

Somalia's newly appointed regional commander of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Gedo, Abdirashid Janan, has announced that the Federal Government is moving… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia to Introduce Swahili in School and University Curricula in Push for Regional Integration

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday announced an urgent plan to introduce Swahili into the national curriculum of schools and universities, as part of Somalia's… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Forces Kill Seven Al-Shabaab Militants in Planned Raid - NISA

Somali intelligence forces, with support from international partners, carried out a targeted operation late Monday night against Al-Shabaab militants in the Basra area of the… Read more »

Somalia: 'Mogadishu Is a Historic Hub of Trade and Connectivity' - Somali President

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday officially opened the East Africa Business Integration Forum in Mogadishu, marking the second time the capital has hosted the… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland and Somaliland to Launch Joint Security Operations Against ISIS and Pirates

Authorities in Somalia's Puntland region announced plans to launch joint security operations with Somaliland targeting ISIS militants hiding in the rugged Cal Madow mountains, as… Read more »

Somalia: Talks Between Somali Govt and Jubaland End in Deadlock

High-stakes talks between Somalia's Federal Government and the regional administration of Jubaland ended late Sunday without a breakthrough, as both sides remained firmly… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Hails Military Gains Against Al-Shabaab After NISA Prison Attack

Somalia's Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, announced Sunday that national army forces have made significant territorial gains against Al-Shabaab militants in the southern… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Meets Somali Community in Minnesota to Discuss National Progress

MINNEAPOLIS, United States, Oct 6 - Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Saalax Ahmed Jama, met with Somali religious leaders and business figures in Minnesota on Sunday to discuss the… Read more »

Somalia: UN Cutting Down Food Assistance to Somalia Due to Funding Shortage

The U.N. food agency announced on Friday that it is cutting food assistance for hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia, where millions are facing the devastating effects of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Gains Ground in South As Operations Expand

Somali government forces, backed by international partners, have expanded their military operations in southern Somalia, capturing key locations and targeting armed groups in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Pitches Investment Opportunities At U.S.-Somalia Business Forum

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday addressed the Somalia-US Trade and Investment Forum held in Mogadishu, urging international partners to explore opportunities in… Read more »