Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Denies Troop Deployment to Northern Regions, Calls Claims 'Baseless

Somalia's Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, on Tuesday firmly denied allegations that the Federal Government had deployed troops to the northern regions of Sanaag and Sool,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Emergency Committee Meets As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Somalia's National Emergency Committee has convened in Mogadishu to assess the country's disaster response systems, amid growing humanitarian needs across drought-hit regions. Read more »

Somalia: Runaway Somali MP Accused of Working As Foreign Agent for Hire and Abandoning Public Office

Somali Member of Parliament Abdullahi Hashi Abib is facing intense political and public criticism following his extended absence from the country and Parliament. Accused of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, UAE Discuss Boosting Humanitarian Aid and Drought Response

The Commissioner of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim, has met with UAE Ambassador Ahmed Al-Rumaithi in Mogadishu to strengthen cooperation on… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Vows to Block Ethiopia's Red Sea Bid After El-Sisi Talks With Hassan Sheikh

Egypt vowed to oppose Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access and pledged to accelerate military support to Somalia, deepening a security alliance amid rising regional tensions. Read more »

Somalia: Tensions Rise As Completion of Ssc-Khaatumo Administration Sparks Rift Within Puntland

The finalization of the SSC-Khaatumo regional administration remains a contentious issue in Somalia's Puntland State, as political disagreements escalate over territorial… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Asks Egypt to Speed Up Troop Deployment to Somalia

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Egypt on Sunday for talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on… Read more »

Somalia: Somali, Egyptian Presidents Pledge Deeper Ties in Al-Alamein Meeting

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Monday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Al-Alamein Presidential Palace, where the two leaders reaffirmed their… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Claims Capture of Key Town in Central Somalia After Deadly Assault

Al-Shabaab militants have claimed control of Moqokori, a strategic town in the central Hiiraan region, following a heavy overnight assault involving car bombs and ground fighters. Read more »

Somalia: High-Level Conference Expected to Kick Off in Lasanod On SSC-Khatumo Future

A major political conference is expected to take place in the coming days in the northern Somali town of Lasanod, bringing together traditional elders from the SSC-Khatumo regions… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Congratulates Malawi On 61st Independence Day

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Saturday extended warm congratulations to the government and people of Malawi on the occasion of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Offers Condolences to U.S. Over Deadly Texas Flash Floods

Somalia on Monday extended its "deepest condolences" to the people and government of the United States following devastating flash floods in central Texas that have killed multiple… Read more »

Egypt: Somali President Warmly Welcomed in Egypt Ahead of High-Level Talks With Sisi

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived Sunday in the Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein, where he received an official and warm welcome from Egyptian authorities following… Read more »

Africa: African Union Extends Burundi Troops' Stay in Somalia By Six Months

The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months to strengthen efforts against al-Shabaab and support state-building, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Tensions Rise in Sanaag Region Amid Armed Standoff in Ceelbuh

A security crisis is unfolding in the Sanaag region, particularly in the village of Ceelbuh, where armed forces from Puntland have clashed with troops loyal to the former Speaker… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Lawmaker Warns Against Federal Interference in Scc Khatumo State Formation

A Somali federal lawmaker has warned against federal government interference in the ongoing formation of the SCC Khatumo regional administration, urging that locals be allowed to… Read more »

Somalia: Somali FM Inaugurates Somalia-Owned Embassy Premises in South Africa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, inaugurated today Somalia's new embassy building in Pretoria, marking a key diplomatic… Read more »

Somalia: MP Abdullahi Hashi Abib Faces Backlash for Dereliction of Duty, Spreading Falsehoods and Becoming a Tool in a Smear Campaign

Somali Member of Parliament Dr Abdullahi Hashi Abib is facing growing public and political outrage over his persistent failure to attend Parliament and an intensifying pattern of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Political Leaders Iron Out Disputes Over Election

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday convened the second round of the National Consultative Dialogue with political opposition groups at the Presidential Palace,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Closes Military Training for Elite Troops At Turksom

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday presided over a graduation ceremony for officers and units of the Somali National Army's elite Gorgor forces, who recently… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State President Launches Voter Registration Campaign in Baidoa

The President of Somalia's Southwest State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Thursday officially launched the voter registration campaign in the region, marking a key step… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Immigration Agency Launches U.S.-Supported Biometric System to Combat Crime and Terrorism

Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency has rolled out a new biometric border control system aimed at combating human trafficking, reducing illegal migration, and… Read more »

Somalia: Tensions Rise in Gedo As Federal Government Plans Jubaland Presidential Election

Gedo region in southwestern Somalia has been facing increasing political tensions recently, with a growing rift between the Jubaland administration and the federal government. The… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Bids Farewell to Outgoing Swedish Ambassador

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held a farewell meeting on Wednesday with Sweden's outgoing ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Joachim Waern, as the diplomat concluded his tour of… Read more »

Africa: AU Military Helicopter Crashes Near Mogadishu Airport, Casualties Reported

An African Union military helicopter crashed Wednesday morning near the eastern side of Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, according to the Somali Civil Aviation… Read more »