May 29
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Denies Involvement in Puntland Operation
In a surprising turn of events, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has publicly stated that it was not involved in a recent operation in the Almadow mountains of Puntland… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Delivers Keynote Speech At African Development Bank Summit
In a powerful speech at the African Development Bank summit in Nairobi, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia highlighted the remarkable progress his country has achieved… Read more »
May 28
Somalia: Somali PM and UN Special Representative Discuss Enhanced Collaboration for Somalia
In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, recently met with James Swan, the acting United Nations Special Representative for Somalia. Read more »
May 27
Somalia: Somalia and Germany Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and New Cooperation Opportunities
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed received on Monday in his office at the ministry in the capital, Mogadishu, a… Read more »
Somalia: SODMA Commissioner Meets With OCHA Somalia to Discuss Humanitarian Efforts
In a significant development for Somalia's humanitarian efforts, the Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mahamuud Moallim, held a meeting with… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Denies Federal Government's Report On Al-Shabaab Operation
The Ministry of Information of Puntland Regional State has issued a statement denying the federal government's claim that Somali army forces and their international partners killed… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets New UN Special Representative for Somalia
In a significant development for the country's international relations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, welcomed the new… Read more »
May 24
Somalia: A Wave of Cooperation - Somalia and Oman Forge a Partnership in the Fisheries Sector
In a significant move towards enhancing the development of Somalia's fisheries sector, the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Sultanate of Oman have recently inked a Memorandum of… Read more »
May 23
Somalia: UN Sanctions Three Al-Shabaab Leaders At Request of Somali Government
In a significant move to combat terrorism, the United Nations Security Council has sanctioned three leaders of the Al-Shabaab militant group following a request from the Somali… Read more »
Somalia: MP Fatally Shot In 'Assassination' Attempt in Mogadishu
In a tragic incident on Wednesday night, Ibrahim Abdi Abdirahman, a Member of Parliament for the South West Regional State of Somalia, was fatally shot in a targeted assassination.… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Approves Key Bills, Including Defense Cooperation Deal With Kenya
Somalia's cabinet, in their regular weekly meeting, approved several crucial bills on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The bills include the National Higher Education Act, the Somali… Read more »
May 22
Somalia: Turkey to Build $6m Somali Embassy in Ankara
Turkey is set to construct and donate an embassy building and a plot of land to Somalia at a cost estimated to reach over $6m, according to a deal submitted to the Turkish… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Takes Bold Step to Protect Environment By Halting Coal Export
In a landmark move to address environmental challenges and preserve the nation's natural resources, the government of Somalia has successfully ceased the export of coal. The… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia - Unprecedented Flooding in Beledweyne Forces Mass Evacuations
Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiraan Region in central Somalia, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as the Shabelle River has burst its banks, submerging parts of the city and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets With Russian Ambassador
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, received the non-resident Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Federal Republic of… Read more »
May 21
Somalia: Tropical Cyclone Laly Threatens Coastal Areas
The National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued a warning about the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone Laly, which is currently brewing in the Indian Ocean. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Federal Government and Regional Leaders Visit Lido Beach in Mogadishu
In a show of unity and progress, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre, was joined by the Presidents of Jubbaland, Galmudug, and Hirshabelle… Read more »
May 20
Somalia: Somali President Receives Russian Ambassador At the State House
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the Russian Ambassador to Djibouti and Somalia, Mikhail Golovanov, at the State House in Mogadishu. The meeting, held on May 20,… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Expands As President Recognizes Three New Districts
Mogadishu, the bustling capital of Somalia, is set to expand as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud issues a decree recognizing three new districts in the Banadir region. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Extends Condolences to Iran Following Tragic Helicopter Crash
In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other senior officials, the… Read more »
May 17
Somalia: Strengthening Bilateral Ties - PM Hamza Meets Kuwaiti Counterpart At Arab League Summit
In a significant diplomatic move, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia met with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the 33rd… Read more »
May 16
Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Discusses Defense Agreement With Kenya
In a recent weekly meeting chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Jama, the cabinet of Somalia was briefed on the country's security updates by the Defence and Internal… Read more »
Djibouti: Somali Parliament Speaker Meets With Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh
In a significant diplomatic move, Somali Parliament Speaker Sheikh Aden Madobe met with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on May 16, 2024. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Iraq Strengthen Ties in High-Level Talks
In a significant diplomatic move, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia and President Abdul Latif Rashid of Iraq convened in Manama, Bahrain, on the sidelines of the 33rd… Read more »
May 14
Somalia: Strengthening Bilateral Relations - Somalia's Minister of Interior Meets With Saudi Ambassador
On May 14, 2024, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom… Read more »