Somalia: Somaliland Will Finalize Trade and Port Deals With Ethiopia in This Year, Says President

Somaliland President, Abdirahman Cirro, along with his delegation, participated in the 2025 World Governments Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Forces Continue Operation Against ISIS in Bari Region

The Puntland military operation against ISIS is intensifying as forces focus on the group's key strongholds in the region. Local authorities report that ISIS fighters are… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Norwegian Diplomat to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Carsten Carlsen, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Kingdom of Norway to the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Defends Saudi Arabia Following Netanyahu's Remarks On Palestinian Territory

The Somali government has strongly defended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that Saudi Arabia would… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Vows Decisive Action Against Islamic State in Bari Region

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has pledged a strong offensive against ISIS militants entrenched in the Al-Miskaad Mountains in the Bari region, according to a statement… Read more »

Uganda: Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Engages in Key Security Talks in Kampala

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Kampala on Thursday for a strategic visit, aimed at strengthening the diplomatic and security bonds between Somalia and Uganda. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Visits Wounded Soldiers, Offers Support After Anti-ISIS Operation

Puntland's President Said Abdullahi Deni on Wednesday visited soldiers injured during a counter-terrorism operation in the Calmiskaad region of Bari, where they were being treated… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Endorses Deals Deal Azerbaijan On Education, Training, and Energy

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia approved two significant agreements with Azerbaijan aimed at advancing cooperation in education, training, and energy… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Issues Statement On Deadly Clashes in Baardheere, Gedo Region

The Ministry of Interior of Jubaland has released a statement regarding the February 5 fighting that took place in the Baardheere district of the Gedo region which comes as Somalia… Read more »

Morocco: Trump Displacement Plan Eyes Morocco, Puntland, Somaliland - Reports

Israeli news outlet N12 reported on Wednesday that the Trump administration is considering displacing Palestinians from Gaza as part of a broader US-led plan to ethnically cleanse… Read more »

Somalia: Somali MPs Slam Parliament Leadership for Delaying 6th Session

Somali lawmakers are voicing strong objections to the parliamentary leadership's decision to delay the opening of the 6th session of the House, which was set to begin on Thursday,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces, Militias Launch Offensive Against Al-Shabaab in Hiraan

Somali Federal Forces, in collaboration with local militias, have executed successful military operations against al Shabaab militants in the Hiraan region, focusing on areas along… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Forces Kill 57 ISIS Militants in Bari Region Operation - Statement

On February 5, 2025, the Puntland Counter-Terrorism Operations forces announced the successful conclusion of a military operation against (ISIS) militants in the Bari region,… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Togga Jeceel As Puntland Officers Killed

Intense fighting broke out in Togga Jeceel, located in the Calmiskaad mountains, between Puntland forces and ISIS militants, resulting in significant casualties. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Historic Labour Code Signed After 52 Years, Enhancing Workers' Rights

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed a new Labour Code, aligning with international standards and marking a pivotal step in addressing workers' rights while fostering… Read more »

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 »