Somalia: UN Security Council Votes to Withdraw Political Mission From Somalia After a Decade

The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday to initiate a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has operated in the country for more than a decade. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Expels Ethiopian Diplomat Over 'Interference' in Internal Affairs

Somalia government on Tuesday declared Ali Mohamed Adan a Counselor II at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Mogadishu persona non grata ordering him to pack up and leave the country… Read more »

Africa: Three Somali Migrants Tortured to Death By Human Traffickers in Libya, Activist Reveals

At least three Somali migrants tragically lost their lives in September and October while being held in warehouses and homes operated by human traffickers in Libya, according to… Read more »

Kenya: President Mohamud & His Kenyan Counterpart Discuss Regional Security in Nairobi.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, currently on a diplomatic visit to Kenya, held a high-level meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi. Read more »

Somalia: Green Climate Fund Approves $134 Million for Transformative Climate Resilience Projects in Somalia and Iraq

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved funding worth $134 million for two groundbreaking projects aimed at enhancing climate resilience and adaptation in vulnerable agricultural… Read more »

Somalia: PM Barre Announces Cabinet Reshuffle, Appoints Deputy PM & Ministers

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appointed Abdisalan Abdi Ali as the new Second Deputy Prime Minister on Monday. This appointment is part of a broader reshuffle of key… Read more »

Somalia: Resignations Shake Somali Football Federation Over Bias Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement

The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has been hit by a wave of resignations from key international referees, sparking controversy over allegations of interference, regional bias,… Read more »

Somalia: Security Forces Arrest Key Al-Shabaab Operatives in Mogadishu Crackdown

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has successfully apprehended three Al-Shabaab militants linked to recent incidents of insecurity in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Fresh Clashes Erupt in Gedo's Luuq Town

Fresh fighting erupted early Sunday in the town of Luuq, Gedo region, leading to widespread panic as residents fled for their lives amid heavy gunfire. Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali Finance Minister Bayle Joins Somaliland's Waddani Party Ahead of November Elections

Former Somali Finance Minister Abdirahman Duale Bayle, along with several other prominent politicians, has officially joined Somaliland's opposition party, Waddani, just weeks… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Strengthens Regional Ties in Djibouti Amid Atmis Transition

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Sunday, marking the latest stop in his regional tour of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)… Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Court Sentences 60 Al-Shabaab Militants After Cross-Border Terror Plot

An Ethiopian federal court has sentenced 60 Al-Shabaab militants to prison terms ranging from 2.5 to 18 years. Read more »

Somalia: UK Pledges £7.5m Boost to ATMIS, Total Support Reaches £77m

The United Kingdom has announced an additional £7.5 million in funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), increasing its total contribution… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Eyes Major Infrastructure Investments in Somalia With High-Level Delegation Visit

Egypt's Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, along with a delegation of Egyptian businessmen, is set to visit Somalia in the coming days to explore investment opportunities,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Implements Total Ban On Plastic Bag Imports to Combat Environmental Threats

In a decisive move to address environmental concerns, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a complete ban on the importation of plastic bags through its ports. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Bans Drones Near Mogadishu Airport Amid Al-Shabaab Threats

The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has enacted a significant ban on using drones within a five-nautical-mile radius of Aden Abdulle Airport in Mogadishu, effective immediately. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy PM Salah Jama Rejects Senate Removal As Unconstitutional Power Grab

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, has condemned his removal from the Upper House of Parliament, calling it an unconstitutional and illegal act. Read more »

Somalia: Defense Minister Warns Ethiopia - Somalia Will Defend Its Sovereignty

Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has affirmed that Somalia will not be intimidated by recent threats from Ethiopia, stressing that the Somali government is… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility for Explosive Ambush On Govt Forces

A powerful explosion has claimed lives and caused multiple injuries in a targeted attack on government forces in Shalanbood, located in the restive Lower Shabelle region of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches Project to Boost Fishermen's Livelihoods

Somali Government has officially launched a new initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods of fishermen. Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, speaking at the inauguration of the… Read more »

Somalia: UN Envoy Highlights Somalia's Political and Constitutional Progress

Ambassador James Swan, the UN Special Representative for Somalia, recently delivered a pivotal report to the UN Security Council, focusing on Somalia's ongoing political and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills Over 50 Al-Shabaab Militants in Operations

The Somali National Army (SNA), supported by international partners, has successfully eliminated more than 50 Al-Shabaab militants in central Somalia, according to a statement by… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Envoy Expresses Concern Over Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions

The Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, James Swan, has raised alarm over escalating tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia following a controversial… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Opens National Consultative Council Meeting

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially inaugurated the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting on Wednesday in Mogadishu, aiming to address pressing political and… Read more »

Somalia: CEO of Turkey's Drone Maker Baykar Holds Talks With Somalia's President

Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Turkey's Baykar Technologies, met with Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu on Saturday, following the recent signing of a new defense… Read more »