Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Ink $68.5m Deal for Development, Focus On Education and Governance

The Federal Government of Somalia and the United States have formalized a significant partnership with the signing of a $68.5 million Development Assistance Grant Agreement in… Read more »

Somalia: Turkey Sends Massive Aid Shipment to Somalia Amidst Looming Drought

In a display of international solidarity, Turkey has dispatched a substantial aid shipment to Somalia, aiming to mitigate the impacts of a forecasted drought due to the La… Read more »

Somalia: Sodma Tackles Drought Risk With Strategic Meeting

Amid forecasts of a strong La Niña, Somalia's Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim spearheaded a crucial assembly on Sunday aimed at combating the anticipated drought. Read more »

Somalia: A Diplomatic Crossroads - Why Somalia's Future Hinges On Stability Over Political Games

At a pivotal moment in Somalia's history, a few Parliamentarians are pushing for a motion of no confidence against Foreign Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. This controversial… Read more »

Somalia: European Union Releases €9 Million Budget Support to Somalia

The European Union has announced a €9 million budget support payment to the Federal Government of Somalia, acknowledging the country's progress in maintaining macroeconomic… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Sisi Reiterates Egypt's Support for Somalia Stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has affirmed his country's support for the unity and stability of Somalia, noting the country's ongoing instability. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Defends Somaliland Deal At UN, Calls for Regional Cooperation

Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taye Atske-Selassie, today defended his country's controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland at the 79th session of the… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Universities Ink Deal With Somali Disaster Management Agency for Enhanced Disaster Research

In a bid to bolster disaster management capabilities, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with prominent universities in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Conducts Major Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle Region

The Somali National Army executed a significant military operation in the Awdheegle district of the Lower Shabelle region today, targeting Al-Shabaab militants, according to… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Endorses Appointment of Asad Diyano As New Police Commissioner

The Cabinet of Somalia, during its weekly meeting, has given the green light to the Ministry of Internal Security's proposal to appoint General Asad Osman as the new Commissioner… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. and Somalia Forge Path On Security and Stability At UNGA Meet

Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Appoints Sulub Ahmed As Deputy Transport Minister

Major General Sulub Ahmed has been appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation for Somalia, a role he assumed last night, signaling a significant shuffle within the… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Confirms Sending New Arms Shipment to Somalia

The Egyptian government has confirmed sending arms shipments to Somalia amid regional tension over Ethiopia's controversial deal with the self-declared republic of Somaliland. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Forge Ahead With Enhanced Strategic Partnership At UNGA

At the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia engaged in a significant bilateral dialogue… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Kuwait Strengthen Ties At Unga 79th Session in New York

Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, engaged in a diplomatic discussion with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, during the… Read more »

Egypt: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea Pledge Enhanced Cooperation At UNGA79

At the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi engaged in pivotal discussions with his counterparts from Egypt, Foreign Minister Badr… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Delivers Heavy Artillery to Somalia in Largest Military Aid Shipment Post-Embargo

A military cargo ship said to be from Egypt docked at Mogadishu's port on Sunday, delivering what officials describe as the largest shipment of heavy artillery and anti-tank… Read more »

Somalia: Aid Reaches 2,000 Vulnerable Families in Somalia's Garasbaley District

The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has successfully delivered aid to 2,000 families in the Garasbaley district, which lies outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu,… Read more »

Somalia: Military Helicopter Crash Outside Mogadishu - All Passengers Survive

A military helicopter crashed late Thursday afternoon while en route from Mogadishu to Ballidogle airbase, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. and Egypt Reaffirm Support for Somalia's Sovereignty Amidst Regional Tensions

In a strong show of solidarity, the United States and Egypt have jointly declared their unwavering support for Somalia's independence and territorial integrity, directly… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Man Who Burned Pregnant Wife

The Supreme Court of Somalia has upheld the death sentence for Sayid-Ali Moalim Daud, who was convicted of the brutal murder of his pregnant wife, Luul Abdiaziz, in January 2024.… Read more »

Somalia: SoDMA Commissioner Signs MOU to Enhance Child and Maternal Care in Somalia

In a move aimed at bolstering healthcare services for mothers and children, Mahamuud Moallim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), officially signed a… Read more »

Somalia: Festu Urges Justice in Favori Case Over Workplace Rights Violations

The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has intensified its campaign against FAVORI Company, accusing it of ongoing and severe human and labor rights violations, including… Read more »

Somalia: Arab League Warns Ethiopia Over Somalia Sovereignty Violations

In a decisive show of solidarity, the Arab League has issued a stern warning to Ethiopia over its actions that threaten Somalia's sovereignty. Read more »

Somalia: Arab League Unanimously Backs Somalia's Sovereignty Against Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal

At the 162nd session of the Arab League Council held in Cairo, a unanimous show of solidarity emerged supporting Somalia's sovereignty, particularly in response to a contentious… Read more »