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 »

Somalia: U.S. Pledges Increased Support for Puntland in Fight Against ISIS Militants

The United States has pledged to double down on its support for Somalia's Puntland state in its ongoing fight against ISIS-affiliated militants entrenched in the Cal Miskaad… Read more »

Somalia: Hundreds of Somali Migrants Stranded in Libya, Call for Urgent Help Amid Surge in Departures

Libya has seen a sharp rise in the number of Somali migrants passing through its territory in recent months, with hundreds now reportedly stranded in detention-like conditions… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Deyr Rains Hit Northern Somalia, Major Roads Cut Off, Authorities Issue Warnings

Seasonal Deyr rains have begun lashing parts of northern Somalia, causing significant disruptions in several regions and prompting local authorities to issue urgent safety warnings… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Backs UN Resolution to Reimpose Sanctions On Iran

Somalia has joined a group of nine countries that voted in favor of a new United Nations Security Council resolution calling for the reimposition of sanctions on Iran, aligning… Read more »

Somalia: Key Security Meeting Held in Janaale to Boost Operations Against Al-Shabaab

Janaale, Lower Shabelle region -- A crucial security meeting was held in Janaale on Friday aimed at strengthening local security, accelerating operations against Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Lawmakers Accuse President of 'Hijacking' Parliament Amid Delayed Opening of New Session

Several Somali members of parliament have accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of "hijacking" the legislative process, following a delay in the scheduled opening of the 7th… Read more »

Somalia: Trump Launches Sharp Attack On Ilhan Omar and Somalia Following Minnesota Fraud Case

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a fierce verbal attack against Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, indirectly linking her to a Medicaid fraud case in Minnesota… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Court Sentences Woman to 16 Years for Financing Al-Shabaab

A Somali court has sentenced a woman to 16 years in prison for financing terrorism and laundering illicit funds linked to the al-Qaeda affiliated group al-Shabaab, judicial… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Meets Chinese Ambassador to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday held talks in Mogadishu with China's Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, focusing on strengthening diplomatic and development… Read more »

Somalia: No Entry Without Visa for Foreign Passport Holders, Including Diaspora - Somali President

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Wednesday that no one will be allowed to enter Somalia using a foreign passport without a valid visa, as the country rolls out its new… Read more »

Somalia: Northeastern State Accuses Somaliland of Troop Build-Up Near Disputed Border

The newly formed Northeastern regional administration on Wednesday accused Somaliland of mobilizing troops near contested border areas, alleging preparations for a military… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hails Unity, Reforms As Foundation of Government's Three-Year Achievements

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday credited national unity and legal reforms as the key pillars behind the achievements of his administration over the past three… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Says Relations With Türkiye At 'Highest Level'

Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi says relations with Türkiye are at their highest level, while expressing a desire to implement major projects together. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Confirms Airstrike Near Badhan Targeting Al-Shabaab Weapons Dealer

The United States military has confirmed it conducted an airstrike near Badhan town in the Sanaag region of northeastern Somalia on September 13, targeting a weapons dealer… Read more »

Somalia: India Delivers Tons of Medical Aid to Somalia

India has donated 10 tons of essential medicines to Somalia on Tuesday, boosting efforts to strengthen the country's healthcare system. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Vows End to Clan-Based Elections

In a bold political statement that could redefine Somalia's fragile democracy, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced this week that the country would no longer rely on the… Read more »

Somalia: The Prime Minister Gives Officials 7 Days to Improve Services At Mogadishu Airport

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday ordered officials at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport to address widespread complaints about poor services within seven… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Talks Ongoing With Puntland, Jubaland to Resolve Electoral Disputes

Somalia's federal government has confirmed that productive talks are ongoing with the regional administrations of Puntland and Jubaland, aimed at resolving electoral disputes ahead… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Honours Troops Who Repelled Al-Shabaab Attack in Ceeldheer

Somalia's Army Ground Forces Commander, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, on Tuesday attended a ceremony in the central town of Ceeldheer to honour Somali National Army (SNA)… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Urges Citizens to Obtain National ID Card On International Identity Day

Somalia's National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) on Wednesday urged citizens to register for the national identity card, calling it a crucial step in securing… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Türkiye Deepen Defence Ties in High-Level Meeting

Somalia's Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Somalia, H.E. Alper Aktaş, to… Read more »

Somalia: Erdogan Urges Tougher Sanctions On Israel in Talks With Somali President

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday that intensifying economic sanctions against Israel is essential, asserting that… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Troops Launch Operations Near Coastal Town of Harardheere

Somali government forces stationed in the coastal town of Harardheere in the central Mudug region have launched large-scale security operations aimed at preventing potential… Read more »