Somalia: U.S. Increases Efforts to Deport Illegal Immigrants, Somalia Tops the List

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up its deportation efforts, targeting a significant number of illegal immigrants as part of a broader push to enforce… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Security Forces Seize Boat Carrying Military Supplies and Personnel

The security forces of the Puntland Government have seized a boat carrying military supplies, including uniforms and other military equipment after the vessel was intercepted off… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President to Attend Tanzania Summit On Congo Conflict

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will join other regional leaders in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a summit on February 7-8 aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Eastern… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Defense Minister Discusses War On Al-Shabaab With UN Special Envoy

Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, hosted a meeting with James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia, at the Ministry… Read more »

Somalia: High-Profile ISIS Commander Captured in Puntland After U.S. Airstrikes

A senior commander of the Islamic State's Somalia wing was captured on Monday, according to police and state media. The arrest comes just two days after U.S. airstrikes targeted… Read more »

Somalia: Jubbaland Forces Eliminate Al-Shabaab Kill Squad in Kismayo Raid

In a decisive blow, Jubbaland's elite special forces carried out a meticulously planned operation late Sunday night, neutralizing two Al-Shabaab militants and apprehending another… Read more »

Somalia: Hargeisa's Gobonimo Market Reduced to Ashes, Recovery Efforts Underway

A devastating blaze that engulfed Hargeisa's Gobonimo Market on Sunday night has been subdued. It revealed a scene of widespread destruction and economic ruin. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Thanks US and UAE for Providing Airstrike Assistance in Anti-Isis War

Puntland State has reported significant progress in its ongoing military offensive against ISIS militants in the Al-Miskat area of the Bari region. According to a recent statement,… Read more »

Somalia: President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon Receives Credentials From Somali Ambassador

The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, officially received the credentials of the new Ambassador of Somalia to Tajikistan, Fatxudin Ali Mohamed Ospito. The ceremony took… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Approves Social Media Regulation, Cybersecurity Pacts

Somalia's Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved measures to regulate the misuse of social media platforms, according to a government statement. Read more »

East Africa: Somali President Urges Peace in DRC At EAC Summit

Somali President Hassan Sheikh joined regional leaders at the 26th Extraordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) to address the ongoing conflict in the eastern… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Expresses Lack of Hope for Restoring Cooperation With Somali Government

In an interview with Shabelle, Abdifatah Abdinuur, the Minister of State for the Puntland Presidency, stated that Puntland no longer hopes for cooperation or rapprochement with the… Read more »

Somalia: Scandal in Somalia's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Jeopardizes Climate Funding

A widening scandal of corruption, abuse of power and extortion has emerged within Somalia's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, raising grave concerns about the integrity… Read more »

Ghana: Somalia, Ghana Leaders Forge Stronger Ties At Africa Energy Summit

On the margins of the Africa Energy Summit, Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and John Dramani Mahama of Ghana convened to bolster the ties between their countries. The… Read more »

Somalia: Exclusive - Corruption and Extortion Rock Somalia's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Somalia is at the centre of a growing corruption scandal, with senior officials accused of extortion, misappropriation of donor… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Faces Energy Crisis - Half the Population Without Adequate Electricity, Says President

President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, delivered a speech at the African Energy Conference, outlining the Somali government's plan to improve both the quality and capacity of… Read more »

Somalia: Massive Security Deployment in Mogadishu As Authorities Tighten Safety Measures

In a significant security operation, the largest deployment of Federal Government forces in recent days has been carried out in the areas between Jazeera and Afgooye, on high alert… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister Calls On Youth to Accept Presidential Amnesty for Leaving Al-Shabaab

Somalia's State Minister of Religious Affairs, Abukar Sheikh, urged young Somalis who have joined Al-Shabaab to accept the amnesty offered by President Hassan Sheikh, in remarks… Read more »

Somalia: UN Envoy Meets With Somali Minister of Information in Mogadishu

The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Somalia, Daud Aweys Jama, welcomed the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative to Somalia, James Swan, to his… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Egypt Conclude Technical Talks On Aussom Mission

Somalia and Egypt have wrapped up technical talks on Egypt's role in the AUSSOM mission, aimed at combating terrorism in Somalia, officials said on Wednesday. Read more »

Somalia: Hormuud Salaam Foundation Sponsors First-Ever Open-Heart Surgery for Somali Children in Somalia

In a groundbreaking healthcare milestone, Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF), in collaboration with Italian doctors and local partners, successfully facilitated the first-ever… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Advances Social Development Initiatives

Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdisalan Abdi Ali chaired a significant meeting on Monday to advance the country's social service delivery, emphasizing the objectives of… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Bans Illegal Foreign Entry As Its Forces Combat ISIS in Al-Miskaad Mountains

Puntland, an autonomous region in northeastern Somalia, has announced a stringent ban on the illegal entry of foreigners, aiming to curb the influence and operations of ISIS… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Launches Military Campaign Against Al-Shabaab

The Federal Government of Somalia has initiated a military offensive targeting Al-Shabaab militants in several regions of the country, with the Hiran region seeing the heaviest… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Airport Turmoil - Flight Delays Amid Dispute Over New Airline Fees

Passengers at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport endured prolonged delays Monday, as flights were grounded amid a fierce dispute over newly imposed charges by private… Read more »