Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia in Talks to Strengthen Transport and Aviation Ties

Somalia and Saudi Arabia are exploring ways to boost bilateral cooperation in transport and aviation, including the introduction of direct flights between the two countries. Read more »

Somalia: Deputy Prime Minister Conducts Inspection Visit to Key Government Iinstitutions in Mogadishu

The Deputy Prime Minister of t⁠he Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, on Tuesday carried out an inspection⁠ visit today to several key m⁠inistries and… Read more »

Rwanda: Soma⁠lia's Land Forces Comm⁠ander Participates in Global Land Forces Commanders Symposium 2025 in Kigali

The Commander of the Som⁠ali Nati⁠onal Army's Land Forces, Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar (General Khali⁠d), participated in the 2025 Land Forces Commanders Symposium… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Vice Pr⁠esident Hosts Luncheon for Mudug Regional Officials in Garowe

The V⁠ice President of the P⁠untland State of Somalia, Ilyas Osm⁠an Lugatoor, hosted a luncheon for gover⁠nment officials fro⁠m Mudug Regi⁠on at the 22nd Farm area, on… Read more »

Tanzania: Somalia's Ambassador to Tanzania Presents Credentials to DR Congo Foreign Minister, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Somalia's Ambassador to Tanzania and the East African Community, Ilyas Ali Hassan, has on Monday formally presented his diplomatic credentials to the Democratic Republic of Congo's… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Speaker Attends 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembl⁠y I⁠n Geneva

The Second Deputy Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Ab⁠dullahi Omar Abshirow, together with a delegation from both⁠ chambers of the… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia's Ambassador to Tanzania and the East Africa Community Undertakes High-Level Visit to Kinshasa

Somalia's Ambassador to Tanzania and the East Africa Community, Ilyas Ali Hassan, arrived in Kinshasa on Sunday for a high-level working visit. Read more »

Somalia: 'A Woman Must Marry or Die Trying' - the Emotional Toll of Social Pressure On Single Somali Women

In Somali society, people are often given many nicknames some affectionate, others deeply hurtful. For unmarried women, those names can become emotional wounds, reflecting how… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Elects Nine Representatives to East African Legislative Assembly

Somalia's Parliament has elected its first representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), marking a milestone in the country's growing engagement with its… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Stand for the Right to Strike Before the UN's Principal Judicial Body Applauded By Trade Unions

The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the national labour centre representing Somali workers, has welcomed the strong and principled stance taken by the Somalia before the… Read more »

Somalia: What Do You Know About the Unseen Hands of Somali Women, the Backbone of Agricultural Production?'

Somali women play a vital role in the country's food production, particularly in agriculture. Read more »

Egypt: Egypt's President Al-Sisi Issues Stern Warning to Ethiopia Over Nile Dam Dispute, Vows to Protect Water Security

CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has issued a stark warning to Ethiopia, accusing it of causing "significant harm" to downstream nations through its… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Secures Historic Seat in East African Legislative Assembly

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a landmark move for its regional integration, the Federal Government of Somalia has taken a decisive step towards formally joining the East African… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Celebrates 71st Anniversary of Its National Flag

On October 12, 2025, the Somali nation commemorates the 71st anniversary of its national flag, a powerful symbol of sovereignty that emerged from a protracted struggle against… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Cabinet Accuses Federal Government of 'Illegal Interference' in Gedo Region

The Cabinet of the Jubaland State of Somalia has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), accusing it of "illegal interference" in its territories,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Businessman Gunned Down in South Africa's Cape Town

A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of violence against the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Banaadir Regional Administration Fires Back At Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed

The Secretary-General of the Banaadir Regional Administration, Bilan Bile Mahmoud, has delivered a strong response to former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, following his… Read more »

Somalia: Opposition Protest Postponed Again in Mogadishu

The opposition protest planned for Thursday has once again been postponed following a new round of talks between representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia, the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Issues Warning Over Opposition Protest

The Somali government, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has issued a stern warning against the planned opposition protest that was postponed again today. The demonstration,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Federal Parliament Conducts First Reading of 2024 Financial Report

Members of both chambers of the Federal Parliament of Somalia convened today at the House of the People in Mogadishu for their second joint sitting of the seventh session, chaired… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Reclaims Independent Oversight of National Human Rights Affairs

In a landmark decision, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has officially approved Somalia's request to resume independent management and oversight of its national… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Rwanda Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation

Somalia and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and security cooperation, as senior military officials from both nations held high-level talks in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali and Ugandan Interior Ministers Hold Key Security Talks in Kampala

The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Republic of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), held a productive bilateral meeting today in Kampala with his… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Federal Govt Moves Forward With 'Plan B' After Failed Talks With Jubaland

The Federal Government of Somalia has reportedly activated its long-prepared contingency strategy -- dubbed "Plan B" -- following the collapse of reconciliation talks between… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Education Minister Proposes Adoption of Swahili Language in National Curriculum

The Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Learning has proposed introducing Swahili as a core language in Somalia's national education curriculum, signaling a major shift away… Read more »