Tanzania: New Direct Flights to Connect Somalia and Tanzania, Bringing People Closer Than Ever

In a promising step toward deeper regional ties, Somalia and Tanzania have agreed to launch direct flights between Mogadishu and Dar es Salaam, making travel between the two… Read more »

Somalia: Young Motorcycle Riders Protest in Mogadishu Over Alleged Harassment and Extortion

A group of young men who make a living riding "Fekon" motorcycles staged a protest on Wednesday at the busy KM4 intersection in Mogadishu, bringing traffic to a standstill as they… Read more »

Somalia: Director of Somali Civil Aviation Speaks On Helicopter Crash At Mogadishu Airport

Mogadishu - The Director General of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Ahmed Macallin Hassan, has confirmed to the national media that a military helicopter operated by the… Read more »

Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Urges Somali Solidarity - 'Let's Meet At the Table With Open Hearts'

President of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Officially concluded the celebrations of Somalia's 65th Independence and Unity Week with a national call for unity,… Read more »

Somalia: Qatar's Statement Sends a Diplomatic Blow to Somaliland's Independence Hopes

A high-level meeting between Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi might have seemed on the surface like a… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Lays Wreath At Daljirka Dahsoon in Honor of Somalia's 65th Independence Anniversary

As Somalia marks 65 years since gaining independence and uniting as a republic, President H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud led a solemn ceremony at the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument in… Read more »

Somalia: Revealed - New Mogadishu Airport Project to Cost Nearly $1 Billion

Mogadishu - The Federal Government of Somalia is embarking on one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects to date -- a brand-new international airport on the outskirts of… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Hoists National Flag At Villa Somalia in Honor of Somalia's 65th Independence and Unity Anniversary

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, tonight hoisted the Somali national flag at Villa Somalia, in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of… Read more »

South Sudan: 'It's a Big Task, but I'm Ready' - Dr. Gaas Opens Up About His New Role As AU Envoy to South Sudan

- For Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas, the former Prime Minister of Somalia and one-time President of Puntland, public service has always meant stepping into difficult terrain with… Read more »

Somalia: Safe Waters Ahead - Puntland Police and EU Naval Forces Forge Maritime Security Alliance

Bosaso, Puntland-In the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Aden, aboard the Spanish warship ESPS Navarra (F85), a significant milestone in regional security cooperation quietly… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Deploys U.S.-Backed Pisces Border Control System to Modernize Immigration and Bolster National Security

Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia has officially launched a sophisticated immigration management system known as PISCES (Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation… Read more »

Tanzania: Somalia Strengthens Diplomatic Ties With Tanzania Through High-Level Ministerial Visit

Dar es Salaam - In a strategic move to deepen bilateral relations and expand regional cooperation, a senior Somali government delegation led by Foreign Minister Abdisalam Hadliye… Read more »

Somalia: New Heights for Somalia - President Hassan Launches Modern International Airport in Warsheekh

President Hassan Sheikh Lays Foundation Stone for New Mogadishu International Airport in Warsheekh Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Abandons Ambitious Ogaden Gas Export Project, Citing Funding Delays and Strategic Shift

 In a major policy reversal, the Government of Ethiopia has officially scrapped its long-standing plan to extract and export natural gas from the resource-rich Ogaden Basin in… Read more »

Somalia: Mayor of Mogadishu Launches Reconstruction of Zoobe Road in Bold Infrastructure Renewal Drive

In a significant step toward revitalizing Mogadishu's urban infrastructure, the Governor of the Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab),… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mourns the Passing of Sultan Abdiqadir Haji Mahmoud, Lauds His Legacy of Peace and Unity

-- The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has extended deep condolences to the Somali nation following the passing of Sultan Abdiqadir Haji… Read more »

Somalia: Joint Somalia Strike Destroys Al-Shabaab Stronghold in Aden Yabaal, Killing Senior Leaders and Exploding Arms Cache

In one of the most decisive counterterrorism operations of 2025, Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA)--in coordination with undisclosed international… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Algeria Forge Strategic Labor Partnership At Arab Forum for Equality

In a landmark bilateral engagement aimed at boosting labor cooperation and advancing social welfare, Somalia's Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Mohamed, met with his… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Issues Historic Apology to Somaliland People As Somalia Marks 65 Years Since Northern Independence

MUQDISHO - In a heartfelt and historically resonant gesture, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia has issued a formal expression of remorse to the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Celebrates 65 Years of Northern Independence Amid Renewed Calls for National Unity and Recognition

MUQDISHO - In a vibrant show of patriotism and historical reflection, Somalia marked the 65th anniversary of the independence of its northern regions from British colonial rule… Read more »

Somalia: Operation 'Silent Storm' - Somali Army and Local Forces Reclaim Key Strongholds in Middle Shabelle

Middle Shabelle, Somalia - In a strategic breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, the Somali National Army (SNA), in close coordination with allied local forces, has… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Eyes Energy Breakthrough - Petroleum Authority to Unveil Survey Results in July As Oil Production Nears

Mogadishu, -- In a significant move that could reshape the nation's economic trajectory, the Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has confirmed it will publicly release the results of… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali Presidents Condemn Iranian Missile Strike On Qatar As 'Unacceptable Aggression'

Two former Somali presidents, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, have strongly condemned Iran's missile attack on the U.S. airbase in Qatar, calling it an… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Denounces Iran's Missile Strike On U.S. Base in Qatar, Urges Restraint Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

In a strong and swift response to rising tensions in the Gulf, the Federal Government of Somalia on Monday issued a scathing condemnation of the recent missile attack carried out… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches Ambitious Century Vision Plan 2060 to Transform the Nation Into a Prosperous, Unified Middle-Income Country

In a landmark move signaling a bold new era for Somalia's future, President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today officially launched the country's Century Vision Plan 2060 in the… Read more »