Somalia: Somali Government Launches Military Campaign Against Al-Shabaab

The Federal Government of Somalia has initiated a military offensive targeting Al-Shabaab militants in several regions of the country, with the Hiran region seeing the heaviest… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Airport Turmoil - Flight Delays Amid Dispute Over New Airline Fees

Passengers at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport endured prolonged delays Monday, as flights were grounded amid a fierce dispute over newly imposed charges by private… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Egypt Strengthen Ties With Strategic Partnership Agreement

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Thursday, signaling a new era in bilateral relations with the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Approves Landmark Digital Inclusion Policy

In a significant development for digital equity in Somalia, the Council of Ministers has approved the Somalia Digital Inclusion Policy during their weekly meeting on Thursday, led… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Celebrates Graduation of 17 Cadets in Qatar

Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur attended a graduation ceremony in Doha for 17 Somali cadets who completed various military training programs, the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Trump Halts U.S. Foreign Aid to Countries Including Somalia

President Donald Trump has signed a temporary executive order halting all U.S. foreign aid programs for 90 days, pending a review to assess whether these programs align with his… Read more »

Libya: Kenya Eases Visa Requirements for African Nationals, Excludes Somalia and Libya

Kenya has relaxed its visa requirements for African nationals, except those from Somalia and Libya, to boost regional integration and tourism, officials announced Wednesday. Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Wins Leadership Award in Davos for Somalia's Progress

His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been awarded the African Presidential Leadership Award by Africa House during a ceremony held in Davos, Switzerland today. Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Withdraw From Dinsoor, Raising Concerns Over Al-Shabaab's Return

Ethiopian forces have withdrawn from several military bases in the Dinsoor district of the Bay region, raising concerns among local residents about the potential return of… Read more »

Somalia: Finish Interior Minister Visits Somalia to Deepen Ties

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre hosted Finland's Interior Minister Mari Rantanen in Mogadishu on Tuesday, aiming to fortify the bilateral relationship between the two… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Attends World Economic Forum in Davos

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is currently in Davos, Switzerland, attending the World Economic Forum (WEF), where he will deliver a key speech focusing on Somalia's… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Interior Minister Defends President's Election Plan Amid Growing Opposition

Somalia's Interior Minister, Ali Hoosh, has defended President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's proposed plan for holding a one-person, one-vote election, despite growing opposition from… Read more »

Somalia: Two Dead, Several Injured in Car Crash Near Hargeisa

A tragic car accident on the outskirts of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, claimed at least two lives and left several others injured, local authorities and eyewitnesses… Read more »

Somalia: Former President Farmaajo Warns of Political Crisis in Somalia

In a press statement, former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo expressed deep concerns about the current political situation in Somalia, warning that the country is at a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Banks At Risk of Collapse After Misusing Customer Deposits for Buying Public Land in Mogadishu

Thousands of Somalis are at risk of losing their savings as several banks in the country face potential collapse due to mismanagement of customer deposits, according to information… Read more »

Somalia: Police, Nisa Step Up Security With Rigorous Vehicle Checks, Arrests Robbers

The Security forces in Mogadishu, the Somali capital have ramped up vehicle inspections at checkpoints throughout the city, according to security officials who spoke to Shabelle… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Accused of Election Manipulation Through Disarmament Policy

The Somali government is facing allegations of orchestrating election manipulation ahead of the country's first one-person, one-vote election for national leadership, officials and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Denies Summoning Ambassador to Kenya Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed as "fabricated" claims circulating on social media that Somali Ambassador to Kenya Jibril Abdulle had been recalled to Mogadishu… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Conducts Working Visit to Ministry of Defense

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud conducted a working visit to the Ministry of Defense headquarters on Sunday, emphasizing his administration's commitment to enhancing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition MP Welcomes Ahmed Madobe's Trip to Kenya

The Somali government summoned Kenya's ambassador to Mogadishu on Saturday, seeking clarification after Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe's departure to Kenya the previous day, a… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Protests Kenyan Aircraft's Clandestine Entry Into Kismayo

Somalia summoned Kenya's ambassador on Saturday over allegations that a Kenyan aircraft violated Somali airspace to transport Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe to Nairobi. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Citizen Killed in South Sudan Violence, Says Embassy

Abdirahman Abdishiraye Mohamed has been tragically killed in the ongoing unrest in South Sudan, according to a statement from the Somali Embassy in Juba. Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali PM Criticizes New Ethiopia-Somalia Agreement

A former Prime Minister of Somalia has openly criticized the recent agreement between Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Addis Ababa last week,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM PM Hamza Abdi Barre Highlights Key National Challenges

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre outlined the nation's critical challenges in a speech to scholars on Wednesday, pinpointing terrorism, secessionist movements, and governance… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Reacts to Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Announcement

Somalia's President, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Thursday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire, seeing it as a vital step towards regional peace, the presidential office said in a… Read more »