Somalia: Turkish President Erdogan's 2011 Visit - Watershed Moment That Reshaped Somalia's Trajectory

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's landmark trip to Somalia in 2011, while he was prime minister, is remembered as a watershed moment that reshaped the country's trajectory… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Says Opposition Divided Over Electoral System

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said the country's opposition lacks unity in its stance against the government's planned electoral reforms, which aim to implement a… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Mortar Attack Targets Somali Army Base Near Mogadishu

Several mortar rounds were fired overnight at the Hiilweyne military base, located between the Somali capital Mogadishu and the town of Balcad, security and local sources said… Read more »

Somalia: Assessment of Somalia's State, People, and Governance - Three Years and Three Months Into President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's Term

This press release marks three years and three months since the election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. It offers a comprehensive assessment of Somalia's current condition,… Read more »

Somalia: US Diplomat Warns Against Recognition of Somaliland, Cites Risks to Regional Stability

Larry André, former US ambassador to Somalia, has urged the Trump adminstration to exercise caution before recognizing Somaliland's independence, warning that any unilateral… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Faces Mounting Criticism As Its 4-Year Term Nears End

Somalia's federal government, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is facing growing accusations of rights violations, forced evictions, and misuse of state power, as his… Read more »

South Africa: Two Somali Nationals Injured in Armed Robbery in South Africa's Rustenburg

Two Somali nationals were injured in an armed robbery late Monday in the town of Rustenburg, located in South Africa's North West province, local community leaders said. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information On ISIS-Somalia Financial Network

The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million and the possibility of resettlement for anyone who provides key information on the financial operations of… Read more »

Somalia: Officials From Hirshabelle Visit Central Somalia Frontline in Fight Against Militants

Senior officials from the Hirshabelle regional administration have arrived in the Haaji Ali area of the Middle Shabelle region to oversee and support local forces battling… Read more »

Somalia: Over 100 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Danab-Led Operation in Awdheegle

Somalia's elite Danab commandos, backed by international partners, killed more than 100 al-Shabaab militants in a planned military operation in the Awdheegle area of the Lower… Read more »

Somalia: North East State Election Committee Unveils Parliamentary Leadership Election Rules

The election committee for the new North East regional parliament on Tuesday unveiled the rules for electing parliamentary leaders, including the speaker and deputies. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Visits Galmudug State to Boost Anti-Al-Shabaab Campaign

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Dhusamareb, the capital of the Galmudug regional state, on Tuesday as part of a high-level delegation that includes federal… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Lawmaker Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Political Failure, Violating Rule of Law

A Somali lawmaker has launched a scathing attack on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of violating the constitution, undermining national unity, and engaging in what he… Read more »

Somalia: SNA Launches New Offensive to Retake Towns From Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) announced a new military offensive aimed at retaking several towns and villages in the Middle Shabelle region that were recently captured by… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Launches Ministerial Accountability Process

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday formally launched a performance review process for government ministers, aimed at assessing progress made by ministries over the… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Warns Against Somali Government's Military Movements in Garbaharey

Jubaland authorities have issued a stern warning to the federal government of Somalia over what they describe as unauthorized military movements in Garbaharey, the capital of Gedo… Read more »

Africa: Somalia's Journalist Leader Pays Courtesy Visit to the New Head of Mission of the African Union (AU)

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has welcomed Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, the newly appointed Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union… Read more »

Somalia: NISA Chief in Gedo Orders Troops to Protect Civilians Amid Rising Tensions

The head of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in the Gedo region, Abdirashid Janan, has issued strict orders to local security forces, urging them to… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Planned Operation

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, specifically the 95th Battalion of the 9th Brigade under the 60th Division, conducted a carefully planned overnight operation between the areas… Read more »

Somalia: Pro-One-Person-One-Vote Rally Rocks Mogadishu Ahead of Local Elections

A large demonstration in support of the upcoming one-person-one-vote elections shook the Somali capital on Saturday night, as hundreds of residents from various districts of the… Read more »

Somalia: Ex-President Warns of Political, Security Crisis Amid Election Disputes in Somalia

Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has expressed deep concern over the country's worsening political situation, warning that ongoing electoral disputes could plunge… Read more »

Africa: Kenya's Defence Chief Criticizes AU Troop Reduction in Somalia, Warns of Security Risks

Kenya's Defence Forces Commander, General Charles Kahariri, has condemned the decision to reduce the number of troops in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUMIS, formerly… Read more »

Somalia: Somalis Among 20 Dead After Migrant Boats Capsize Off Italy's Lampedusa

At least 20 people, including Somalis, have died after two migrant boats capsized in the Mediterranean Sea near the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Wednesday, local… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army to Retake Al-Shabaab-Held Areas 'Soon' - Defence Ministry Spokesperson

Somalia's national army will soon launch a major operation to recapture towns and villages currently under the control of the Al-Shabaab militant group, the Ministry of Defence… Read more »

Kenya: Fears As Bullets, Rockets From Somalia Strike Kenyan Town

Fear and anxiety rocked Mandera residents as stray bullets, rockets and live ordnance hit Kenyan soil, endangering lives and destroying property. Read more »