Somalia: Cairo Ministerial Meeting Reaffirms Arab Support for Somalia's Sovereignty

In a significant display of solidarity, Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi of Somalia led the third ministerial meeting in Cairo, where representatives from several Arab nations,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister to Meet With Southwest State President in Baidoa

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is set to travel to Baidoa on Thursday for high-level discussions with SouthWest State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen, aiming to mend the fraying… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt's FM Fiqi Joins Arab League Council to Tackle Region's Top Issues

Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi touched down in Cairo today to engage in the 162nd session of the Arab League Council, convened at the ministerial level. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Slams Unlawful Somali Media Council Formation

Puntland State Minister of Information, Mohamud Aydid Dirir, has strongly criticized the recent establishment of the Somali Media Council by Somalia's Ministry of Information.… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Congratulates Algeria's Tabboun On Re-Election

In a move signaling warmer diplomatic ties, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud congratulated his Algerian counterpart, President Abdulmajid Tabboun, on his re-election… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Health Sector in Crisis - FMs Health Ministries Suspend Cooperation With FGs

In a significant development within Somalia's healthcare governance, health ministries from several Federal Member States have suspended cooperation with the Federal Ministry of… Read more »

Somalia: Airstrikes By Somali Forces Eliminate Over 19 Al-Shabaab Militants

In a series of targeted airstrikes, the Somali National Armed Forces have killed more than 19 members of the Al-Shabaab militant group, alongside destroying several of their… Read more »

Somalia: Mortar Shelling Near Mogadishu's Main Airport Injures Civilians

At least four mortar shells struck the village of El-Qalow in Mogadishu's Wadajir district early Thursday, injuring two civilians, local residents reported. Read more »

Somalia: Airstrikes in Somalia Target Al-Shabaab Strongholds

The Somali National Armed Forces, backed by international allies, executed a series of airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab hideouts in the Ruunnirgood and Ceeldheer districts, spanning… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and EU Reaffirm Commitment to Security and Stability in High-Level Talks

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia engaged in a telephone conversation with Josep Borrell Fontelles, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Serbia Forge Aviation Training Partnership

Somali Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, visited Linx Aviation Pilot School in Belgrade on Tuesday, marking a significant step in enhancing aviation training for… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Dismisses Health Envoy, Calls for National Unity

President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia has dismissed Abdirishid Mohamed Jilley as Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition, a move amidst ongoing efforts to strengthen national unity and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Celebrates Economic Gains Post-Debt Relief in Washington Meetings

Somalia's Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Cige, concluded a series of productive meetings with top officials from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali President Warns Government's Airspace Deal With UAE Firm

Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, the former president of Somalia, has voiced strong opposition to the current government's decision to outsource the management of Somalia's airspace to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Why Ethiopia Fears the New Egypt-Somalia Alliance

The newly forged alliance between Egypt and Somalia has thrown Ethiopia into a state of alarm, revealing deep-rooted insecurities and power struggles in the Horn of Africa. This… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attack On Baidoa Airport Repelled By Southwest Forces

Al-Shabaab militants launched an attack on Baidoa Airport late last night, targeting a key military hub in Somalia. The assault, which commenced with artillery fire, led to a… Read more »

Somalia: Egyptian PM, Somali Counterpart Discuss Investment, Trade, Regional Security

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Cairo to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral relations. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attack in Central Somalia Kills One, Injures Thirteen

At least one person was killed and thirteen others injured in a teashop explosion in Buloburde, Somalia, on Saturday, local officials reported. Read more »

Somalia: Auditor and Accountant General Grilled By House Finance Committee

The Finance Committees of both houses of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia convened today for special sessions with senior financial officials, including National… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Oversees Drug Seizure and Destruction

Mogadishu Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale (Madaale) on Thursday observed a significant operation by the Somali Police Force, which culminated in the seizure of a substantial amount of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Arrests Hospital Directors Over Call for VAT Exemption for Health

The Somali government has arrested the directors of four major hospitals in Mogadishu for refusing to fully implement a newly imposed 5% sales tax on businesses within the capital,… Read more »

Egypt: Somali, Turkish Ambassadors Discuss Bilateral Relations in Cairo

Ali Abdi Aware, Somalia's Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, met with Turkey's Ambassador to Egypt, Salih Mutlu SEN, in Cairo to discuss the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Politician Warns of Geopolitical Risks As Egypt Deploys Troops in the Country

In an Exclusive interview with Shabelle TV, prominent Somali politician Mohamed Hadir Noor discussed the evolving military dynamics between Somalia and Egypt, particularly in light… Read more »

Somalia: UN and Somali Partners Enhance Disability Rights Through Digital Training

United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has joined hands with Somali institutions and civil society organizations to foster an environment of accessibility and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Allocates $2,000 Per Family After Lido Beach Terror Attack Claims 36 Lives

The National Emergency Committee has announced the allocation of $2,000 in cash support to each of the families affected by the recent terrorist attack at Lido Beach, where 36… Read more »