Somalia: Somalia, Turkey Discuss Expanding Military Cooperation

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held talks with Turkey's ambassador to Somalia and senior Turkish military officials on strengthening defence and security cooperation… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia PM, Italian Envoy Discuss Strengthening Cooperation and Development Projects

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Monday received the Italian ambassador to Somalia, Pier Daccò Coppi, for talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation… Read more »

Somalia: International Calls Grow for Dialogue As Somalia Faces Political Uncertainty

Somalia has entered a new political phase as tensions deepen over elections and the mandate of the federal government, prompting renewed calls from international partners for… Read more »

Somalia: Western Diplomats Renew Efforts to Break Somalia Election Deadlock

Western diplomats have stepped up mediation efforts in Somalia's capital in an attempt to resolve a deepening political impasse over the country's electoral process, amid growing… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Showcases Urban Development Plans At Global Cities Forum in Baku

Somalia's Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing is taking part in the 13th World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, where governments and international… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Approves Investment Protection Deal With Saudi Arabia Amid Cabinet Reforms

Somalia's cabinet has endorsed a roadmap for implementing the country's constitution, describing the process as a cornerstone for state-building, political stability and national… Read more »

Egypt: At Least 17 Migrants Die After Boat Washes Ashore On Egypt's Mediterranean Coast

At least 17 migrants died after a boat carrying people believed to have departed from Libya washed ashore on Egypt's western Mediterranean coast, Egyptian officials and local media… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt, Eritrea Sign Maritime Transport Pact, Declare Red Sea Security Exclusive to Littoral States

Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport cooperation agreement on Saturday to launch a shipping line connecting their ports, as Cairo declared that the security of the Red Sea… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Keeps Somalia Border Closed Over Security Concerns, Ruto Says

Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday that renewed instability in Somalia had forced Nairobi to keep its border with neighboring Somalia closed, nearly 15 years after the… Read more »

Ethiopia: New Tensions in Tigray Region of Ethiopia

The President of Tigray State and TPLF, Debretsion Gebremichael, has spoken out on the deteriorating situation in the region, saying that the top priority of the Tigray… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts Near Baidoa Between Somali Govt Forces and Troops Loyal to Ex-South West Leader

Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between Somali federal government forces and fighters loyal to former South West state president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: Opposition-Government Conference Breaks Up Again

The conference between the opposition and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, led by international community representatives in the Xe'en Daabka Xalane, ended without any agreement,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Election Talks Stall in Mogadishu As Dispute Deepens

High-level talks between opposition leaders and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ended without agreement on Wednesday, with negotiators reportedly failing to bridge key differences… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Human Rights Commission, EU Discuss Stronger Cooperation On Rights and Governance

The chairperson of Somalia's National Independent Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryam Qaasim, held talks on Wednesday with the European Union ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army, Clan Fighters Launch Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Central Region

Somali forces and allied clan fighters carried out a planned military operation in villages near Moqokori town in the central Hiiraan region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Plans May 16 Protest in Mogadishu Over President's Term

Somalia's opposition politicians said they will hold a major protest in the capital Mogadishu on May 16, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of attempting to extend his stay… Read more »

Somalia: Shabelle TV, Others Hit By Online Campaigns in Somalia

As dawn broke Sunday in Mogadishu, with opposition-led protests set in motion, Somalia's major television stations came under repeated digital attacks targeting their online… Read more »

Somalia: UAE Condemns Hijacking of Tanker Off Yemen, Says Maritime Security Threatened

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker carrying Egyptian sailors after it was seized off the coast of Yemen and forced toward Somali waters,… Read more »

Africa: Somali Foreign Minister Attends Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisaalam Abdi Ali attended the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on behalf of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, joining African and international leaders… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Human Rights Commission Chief Meets UK Envoy On Institutional Support

The chairperson of Somalia's Independent National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Maryan Qasim, held talks with the British ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, today on strengthening… Read more »

Africa: Africa Pushes for UN Security Council Reform, Demands Historic Correction - AU Chair

The African Union has renewed its call for a "historic correction" of global governance structures, urging urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council to reflect current… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Condemns Government Over Blocked Protest in Mogadishu

Somalia's opposition coalition, the Somali Salvation Forum, on Monday condemned what it described as government efforts to block a planned peaceful protest in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Democratic Elections Held Peacefully in Somalia's South West State

Local council elections in Somalia's South West state were held peacefully in the district of Waajid after polling stations closed and vote counting began, election officials said… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Rejects Claims of Planned U.S.-Mediated Election Talks With Opposition

Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Balcad, on Monday denied reports that the Embassy of the United States in Somalia was preparing to host talks between the federal… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Says Government Focused On Security, Democratic Transition

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said the federal government is prioritizing security, institutional rebuilding and the implementation of an inclusive democratic system, as… Read more »