Somalia: Voter Registration Underway in Several Parts of Somalia Ahead of Upcoming One-Person, One-Vote Elections.

Voter registration is currently underway in several areas of Somalia, in preparation for a much-anticipated one-person, one-vote election. The process, described by the National… Read more »

Somalia: Presidential Candidates Reject Federal-Appointed Electoral Committee

Tensions are rising in Northeastern Somalia's newly formed administration as presidential candidates vying for leadership have issued a strongly worded joint statement denouncing… Read more »

Somalia: Man Accused of Terror Financing and Money Laundering Arraigned Before Banadir Regional Court

In a high-stakes legal development, the Office of the Attorney General has brought Ramadaan Caydaruus Ali before the Banadir Regional Court, accusing him of serious crimes related… Read more »

Somalia: Breaking News - Fierce Fire Engulfs Suuq Bacaad, Major Property Losses Feared

A massive fire erupted earlier today in Suuq Bacaad, the second-largest market in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, leaving behind a trail of destruction and heavy financial losses for… Read more »

Somalia: New Constitution for Northeastern Somalia Comes Into Effect, Backed By Federal Government

Lasanod, Sool Region -- In a significant political development, the interim administration of Northeastern Somalia officially enacted its new constitution last night during a… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to Prominent Cleric Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Qatar

Mogadishu - Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, paid a courtesy visit last night to renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh… Read more »

Somalia: Somalis Push Back Against The Economist's Grim Take On Mogadishu

The Economist's July 24, 2025, article--painting Somalia's state-building as faltering and warning Mogadishu could fall to al-Shabab--has sparked a firestorm online. On X, Somalis… Read more »

Africa: President Hassan Sheikh Attends AU Peace and Security Summit in Ethiopia

- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where he is attending a high-level summit of the African Union's Peace and Security Council… Read more »

Somalia: President of Somalia Arrives in Addis Ababa for UN Global Food Security Summit

Mogadishu - The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the United Nations Global Food… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Interior Holds Consultative Meeting With Traditional Elders From SSC Region On Statehood and Unity

The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), MP Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, held a high-level consultative meeting today with… Read more »

Somalia: Ex-Jubbaland Security Chief Janan Promises Full Rights to Troops Defecting From Ahmed Madobe's Forces

Former Jubbaland Security Minister Abdirashid Janan, now serving as the Federal Government's Head of Intelligence in Gedo Region, has once again weighed in on the recent clashes in… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Responds to Federal Government's Piracy Accusation Over Seized Arms Ship

Puntland's regional government has issued a strongly worded statement in response to accusations from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), which claimed that Puntland… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Deputy PM Launches First-Ever Public Annual Financial Progress Report - a Bold Step Toward Fiscal Transparency

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, officially launched a major national event showcasing the 2024 Annual Financial Progress Report -- a landmark initiative… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Condemns Hijacking of Sea World Vessel, Cites Breach of Sovereignty and International Law

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) strongly condemns the unlawful hijacking of the SEA WORLD vessel, which was flying the flag of Comoros and en route to Mogadishu Port… Read more »

Somalia: 'Referees Wear Whistles, Not Gender Labels' - Somali Ministry of Sports Launches Training for 34 Female Referees

In a groundbreaking move that's blowing the whistle on gender stereotypes in sports, Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially launched an advanced training program for… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Inaugurates Seven New Interlock Roads in Heliwaa District, Lauds Community Partnership

The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has officially laid the foundation stone for seven interlock-paved roads in the Suuqa… Read more »

Somalia: 'Real Economic Boost!' - Somali Minister of Labor Launches Project to Empower Poor Families

The Somali Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs officially launched a new project today aimed at improving the economic conditions of poor families and empowering youth across the… Read more »

Somalia: President Deni Briefed On Anti-Terror Operation in Al-Miskaad Mountains

Garowe - The President of Puntland State, H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, held a high-level security meeting with senior military officials leading the counter-terrorism operation in the… Read more »

Somalia: PM Hamsa - 'Somali Diaspora Are the Backbone of Somalia's Vision 2060'

Mogadishu - Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, has hailed the Somali diaspora as a central pillar in the country's development and urged… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Foreign Minister Urges Diaspora to Support National Security Forces

Mogadishu - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdisalam Hadliye Ali, has called on members of the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: PM Hamsa Orders Swift Emergency Response to Drought-Stricken Awdal Region

Mogadishu, Somalia - In a decisive move, Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has directed all relevant government institutions to urgently mobilize and deliver emergency… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Conducts Successful Operation in Lower Shabelle

The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out a well-coordinated military operation in the Busleey area of Lower Shabelle, dealing a significant blow to the al-Shabaab militant… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Urges Puntland to Halt Escalation in Dhahar As Federal Government Calls for Calm

Mogadishu - The Federal Government of Somalia has officially called on Puntland authorities to immediately halt hostilities in the Dhahar district of the contested Sanaag region,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Algeria Deepen Educational Ties in High-Level Diplomatic Meeting

Algiers - In a strategic move to bolster regional cooperation and expand educational opportunities for Somali students, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to… Read more »

Somalia: 'Mogadishu Is Rising' - Mayor Muungaab Welcomes Arab League Envoy in Symbolic Visit

In the heart of Somalia's capital today, a handshake between two leaders spoke volumes. Mogadishu's Mayor, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein "Muungaab", met with Ambassador Abdullahi… Read more »