Somalia: Somalia Orders All Ships to Fly National Flag, Tightens Maritime Regulations

The Somali government has mandated that all ships operating within its waters must now fly the Somali flag. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Enhances Security Measures Amidst Rising Regional Tensions

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with top military commanders at the Ministry of Defense in Mogadishu on Saturday to address pressing security concerns and advance the… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Delivers Arms to Somalia After Security Pact, Sources Confirm

Egypt has delivered its first military aid to Somalia in over four decades, as confirmed by three diplomatic and Somali government sources. This move, which took place on Tuesday,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Nears Major Oil Exploration Milestone Following Strategic Agreement With Turkey

The federal government of Somalia has unveiled that it is nearing the final stage of exploration and potential oil drilling, a significant development anticipated to reshape the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Officer Arrested for Threatening Pedestrians With Firearm Amid Escalating Violence

In a dramatic development in Somalia's capital, security forces have detained a police officer accused of terrorizing pedestrians with his firearm in the Dharkenley district of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Secures Release of Over 30 Citizens From Sudanese P Rison

Port-Sudan, Sudan -The Federal Government of Somalia has successfully negotiated the release of 30 Somali citizens who had been imprisoned in Port-Sudan. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches National Digital ID System for Banks

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has partnered with the Somali Bankers Association (SBA) to roll out a National Digital Identification system. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Rejects Somali Directive to Remove 'Somaliland' References

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has strongly denounced a recent directive from the Somali government that demands the removal of all references to "Somaliland" from business… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Appoints Gen. Gafow As Adviser On Armed Forces in Renewed Push Against Al-Shabaab

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed General Abdullahi Gafow Mohamud as his new adviser on the armed forces. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Seizes Suicide Drones, Arrests Seven Suspects in Major Security Operation

GAROWE, Puntland -- Puntland security forces have seized a cache of sophisticated "suicide" drones, marking the first instance of such weaponry being uncovered in Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Lauds Unity and Teamwork in Government Delivery

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the annual showcase event of the DanQaran Government's achievements Saturday night, marking two years since the administration took office. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Stoking Regional Conflict to Distract From Domestic Issues

Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has sharply criticized Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accusing him of attempting to ignite conflict in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says No to Ethiopia Inclusion in AUSSOM, Accuses ENDF of Past Attrocities

Somalia has issued conditions to Ethiopia for its inclusion in the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) which is set to replace the African Union Transition Mission in… Read more »

Somalia: Deadly Car Bomb Kills Five Near Mogadishu

A devastating car bomb explosion rocked the Garasbaley district of Mogadishu on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least five government soldiers and injuring several others,… Read more »

Somalia: Planning Minister Mohamud Farah Beenebeene Engages in Strategic Talks With USAID Somalia Head

Mogadishu, Somalia - In a significant move to bolster development efforts in Somalia, Planning Minister Mohamud Farah Beenebeene recently held talks with Sheri-Nouane Duncan-Jones,… Read more »

Somalia: Turkey to Begin Oil Exploration in Somalia

Turkey is set to dispatch the research vessel Oruc Reis to explore oil blocks in the Somali Sea next month, according to Bloomberg. Read more »

Somalia: Upper House Debates Reviving Somali Currency and Printing New Banknotes

On Monday, Somalia's Upper House convened its regular session with a sharp focus on the future of the Somali shilling and the urgent need to print new banknotes. Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Seeks New Recruits for Exclusive Overseas Training

The Federal Government of Somalia launched a recruitment drive, seeking new recruits to join the national armed forces. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Liberate Ten Villages in Gedo Operation

Gedo, Somalia -- The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with the Jubbaland Dervishes forces, has successfully liberated ten small villages along the strategic road between… Read more »

Somalia: UN Urges Protection for Civilians & Humanitarian Workers Amidst Ongoing Somali Conflict

On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations issued a powerful call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers caught in the crossfire of the Somali conflict,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali FM Blasts UK Envoy for 'Attack' On National Sovereignty

In a move that has sparked controversy and diplomatic tension, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has strongly criticized UK Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Somali President Accuses Ethiopia of Violating Sovereignty Over Somaliland Deal

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accused Ethiopia of refusing to recognize Somalia as a sovereign state, escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. Read more »

Somalia: Unicef - Two-Thirds of Somali Children Face Extreme Food Deprivation

Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a stark revelation highlighting the deepening humanitarian crisis in Somalia, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that 63 percent of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and UK Deepen Strategic Partnership

Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia and the United Kingdom are set to elevate their strategic partnership as they continue to build on a diplomatic cooperation agreement signed during… Read more »

Somalia: Diplomatic Efforts for Sea Access Will Continue, Ethiopian Ambassador Says

Ethiopia is ramping up its diplomatic initiatives to secure a safe and reliable route to the sea, a long-standing strategic priority for the landlocked nation. Read more »