Somalia: UK and Somalia Seek UN Human Rights Council Support for Somalia's Reforms

UK and Somalia Seek UN Human Rights Council Support for Somalia's Reforms - The United Kingdom and Somalia jointly presented a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia Pledge Unity in Asmara Summit, Aiming to Counter Regional Tensions

In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia concluded a tripartite summit in Asmara, Eritrea, affirming their commitment to respect sovereignty and… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt's Al-Sisi Heads to Eritrea for Talks On Regional Stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is due to arrive in Eritrea on Thursday for high-level talks focused on bolstering regional stability and deepening bilateral relations, an… Read more »

Somalia: El-Sisi in Eritrea - Fostering Ties Amid Regional Tensions

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Eritrea's capital, Asmara, today for a state visit aimed at fostering bilateral relations and discussing regional issues, sources… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces to Withdraw From Gedo Region Amidst War On Al-Shabaab

In a strategic military redeployment, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ordered the withdrawal of Somalia's elite Gorgor forces from the Gedo region, sources confirmed. Read more »

Somalia: Madobe Plans Snap Election in Kismayo Amidst Tensions With Central Government

In a move that may further complicate Somalia's electoral landscape, Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has announced plans to hold a snap election in Kismayo, the capital of the… Read more »

Somalia: 4.4 Million Expected to Face Crisis Levels of Hunger in Somalia - UN

The number of people experiencing crisis levels of hunger in Somalia is expected to rise to 4.4 million between October and December, the UN Office for the Coordination of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Burn Single-Use Plastic Bags to Enforce Environmental Protection Laws

Somali police have seized and burned single-use plastic bags in Mogadishu as part of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change's comprehensive ban on their importation,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Says Dozens of Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Army Operations

The Somali National Army (SNA) has killed 59 Al-Shabaab militants in a series of military operations in central Somalia, according to a statement by the Ministry of Information. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Approves 2025 Budget At $1.34 Billion

In an extraordinary session held Monday evening, Somalia's Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, passed the 2025 government budget with a total allocation… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's PM Announces National Consultation Conference Underway in Mogadishu After Madoobe's Exit

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced that the National Consultation Conference in Mogadishu is still underway, emphasizing the government's commitment to… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali Leaders Decry Collapse of Mogadishu Talks, Accuse President of Illegal Term Extension

Former Somali leaders Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, Hassan Ali Khaire, and Abdirahman Abdishakur have publicly criticized the recent breakdown of reconciliation talks between federal and… Read more »

Somalia: Ahmed Madobe Walks Out of NCC Meeting in Mogadishu, Returns to Kismayo

President Ahmed Madobe of Jubaland walked out of a crucial National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu today, marking a significant point of contention in ongoing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief, Easa Director Focus On Anti-Terrorism At Mogadishu Talks

Somali National Army Commander Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin and Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the East Africa Security Association (EASA), convened in Mogadishu on Saturday to explore… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Ramps Up Security Operations in Tourist-Hub Jasira Amidst Al-Shabaab Threats

In a concerted effort to bolster security, Somalia's Military Police, alongside intelligence units, have executed a series of operations in the coastal Jasira region, just outside… Read more »

Somalia: Somali FM Returns to Hero's Welcome After UNGA Advocacy for Sovereignty

Somali Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi returned to a rousing welcome at Aden Adde International Airport on Sunday, following his participation in the United Nations… Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Military Chief Declares Somalia's Security Reliance On Ethiopian Forces

In a candid interview with Ethiopian state television, General Birhanu Jula, Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, has once again voiced his criticism… Read more »

Somalia: Airstrikes Intensify in Central Somalia in Ongoing Battle Against Al-Shabaab

Central Somalia's Galgaduud region was the scene of renewed airstrikes early today, targeting Al-Shabaab militants in an escalation of the government's offensive against the… Read more »

Somalia: Aid Dispatched to Afgoye As Somali Flooding Crisis Deepens

Amidst an intensifying humanitarian crisis due to severe river flooding in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, particularly affecting the Afgoye district, the Somali Disaster… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Delivers Keynote Speech At UN Security Council

In his address to the UNSC, Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, delivered a comprehensive speech outlining the country's political progress, security challenges, and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Retake Key Village From Al-Shabaab in Galgaduud

The Somali National Army announced on Thursday that it has liberated the village of Ali Yabal, located 18 kilometers from Eeldheer in the Galgaduud region, as part of an… Read more »

Somalia: Former PM Urges Somali Leaders to Prioritize Unity Over Chaos At Mogadishu Summit

In a critical conference aimed at steering Somalia towards stability, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has issued a stark warning to both federal and regional leaders… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Issues Weekly Briefing On National Developments

The Somali Government Issues Weekly Briefing on National and International Developments serves as a pivotal communication tool, reflecting the dynamic activities and strategic… Read more »

Somalia: National Consultative Council Meets to Tackle Security and Democratization

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today opened the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu, a gathering aimed at addressing critical political and security… Read more »

Somalia: New Police Commissioner Takes Office, Vows to Uphold Law and Enhance Public Safety

Brigadier General Asad Osman, newly appointed as the Police Commissioner, has made a public commitment to focus on maintaining security, safeguarding citizens, and upholding… Read more »