Somalia: Somali Security Minister, UN Envoy Discuss Enhanced Cooperation and Capital Stability

Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), held a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on Sunday with UN Special Representative James Swan to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Concludes U.S. Visit Amid Questions Over Impact and Trump Meeting

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has concluded an official visit to the United States, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly and held a series of… Read more »

South Africa: Somali Businesswoman Killed, Another Injured in Johannesburg Shooting

A Somali businesswoman was shot dead and another man injured in a targeted shooting late Saturday in the Mayfair suburb of Johannesburg, local sources and community members… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government, Opposition Trade Blame After Deadly Mogadishu Shootout

The Somali government and opposition leaders traded sharp accusations Wednesday following an armed confrontation near a police station in Mogadishu, in an incident that has further… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence, Allies Kill Dozens of Al-Shabaab Militants in Coordinated Operations

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in coordination with international partners, has carried out a series of targeted operations against the militant group… Read more »

Somalia: Somali MP Admits Ordering Brother's Arrest Over Criticism of President Hassan Sheikh

A Somali lawmaker has admitted to ordering the arrest of his own brother after the latter publicly insulted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, sparking public outcry and renewed… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Urges Global AI Regulations At UN Security Council Debate

Somali President Hassan Sheikh addressed an open debate at the United Nations Security Council on emerging technologies, calling for urgent international regulation of artificial… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Approves Key Legal Reforms to Boost Public Services and Security

The Cabinet of the Federal Government of Somalia convened its weekly meeting Thursday, during which it approved two significant draft laws: the Higher Institute of Legal Affairs… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Rejects Opposition Rally Amid Rising Political Tensions

The Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein "Muungaab", has announced a series of tough measures aimed at stopping a planned protest by opposition leaders, declaring that the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Rules Out Term Extension, Vows to Proceed With One-Person, One-Vote Elections

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ruled out any extension of his presidential term and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to implementing one-person, one-vote… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia - Al-Shabaab Launches Deadly Pre-Dawn Attack On Army Base

Al-Shabaab militants launched a deadly pre-dawn attack on a South West State military base near the town of Buurhakabo in Somalia's Baay region on Wednesday, security sources and… Read more »

Somalia: Senior Security Official Among Several Killed in Foiled Al-Shabaab Attack - Spokesman

Security forces from Somalia's South West State, backed by federal troops, foiled a planned attack by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab on the town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Meets Top U.S. Officials in New York to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a high-level meeting in New York on Tuesday with senior U.S. officials to discuss strengthening ties between Somalia and the United… Read more »

Somalia: Ex-Leader Blames President Hassan Sheikh's Policies for Resurgence of Al-Shabaab

The opposition coalition calling itself the National Salvation Council held a key meeting in Mogadishu last night to discuss the country's deteriorating political and security… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Repatriates 173 Citizens Released From Libyan Prisons

The Federal Government of Somalia successfully repatriated 173 citizens who had recently been released from detention centers in Libya, officials said. Read more »

Sudan: Jubbaland Regional Forces Launch Major Anti-Al-Shabaab Offensive in Lower Juba Region

Jubbaland state security forces, particularly the Third Battalion of the Darawiish Brigade, have carried out a large-scale, three-pronged military operation targeting Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Lawmakers, Opposition Alliance to File Legal Cases Against President Over Rights Abuses, Corruption

A coalition of Somali lawmakers and the National Salvation Forum (NSF) announced Tuesday plans to file legal cases against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, his government, and… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Military Commander Killed in Landmine Explosion in Qandala

General Ahmed Abdi Qalyare, the Puntland Forces' Operations Commander, was killed in a landmine explosion in the Dhasaan area of Qandala district, Bari region, Puntland authorities… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Federal Government Faces Allegations Over Illegal Land Grabs and Sales

Somalia's federal government is facing mounting accusations of illegally seizing and selling public land in Mogadishu, amid growing criticism from political figures and civil… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Welcomes Egypt's Statement of Solidarity and Support

The Federal Republic of Somalia has received with great gratitude and appreciation a statement from the Arab Republic of Egypt reaffirming its full solidarity with the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Cargo Ship Carrying Rice and Sugar to Somalia Catches Fire in Gujarat - Likely to Capsize

A cargo vessel, carrying rice and cargo to Somalia from India, caught fire at the Subhash Nagar Jetty in Porbandar, Gujarat, on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Arrest Armed Mobile Phone Robbery Gang in Mogadishu's Wadajir District

Somali police in Wadajir district carried out a planned overnight operation in several neighbourhoods, arresting a group of suspected criminals accused of violently robbing… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Calls On Cyprus to Lead Global Effort Against Al-Shabaab During EU Presidency

Kenya has issued an international appeal calling on Cyprus to make the fight against Al-Shabaab a top priority when it assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Four Al-Shabaab Fighters in Targeted Galmudug State

Somali government troops, backed by international allies, carried out a targeted raid in the central village of Nooleye in the Galguduud region, killing four members of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly Amid Global Crises

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders are set… Read more »