Somalia: President Mohamud Receives the Acting UN Special Envoy to Discuss Bolstering Humanitarian and Security Cooperation

Somalia Federal Government President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has on Tuesday received the new Acting UN Special Representative Ambassador James Swan. Read more »

Somalia: Seasoned Diplomat Swan Returns to Lead Unsom's Renewed Mandate in Somalia

In a move to reinvigorate the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed veteran diplomat James Swan as the new… Read more »

Somalia: Foreign Affairs Minister Receives UN's Acting Special Representative in Courtesy Visit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, received, on Sunday, in his office at the Ministry in the capital, Mogadishu, the… Read more »

Somalia: Minister Ahmed Fiqi Unveils New Digital System to Boost Foreign Affairs Efficiency

Mogadishu, May 22, 2024 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, revealed the Ministry's advanced internal system during… Read more »

Somalia: Floods Displace Hundreds in Central Somalia

The residents of Baledweyne, the capital of Hiran region, have been forced to flee their homes as the Shabelle River burst its banks, causing widespread flooding in the area. Read more »

Somalia: South West State President Inspects Sodma Head Quarters in Mogadishu

Somalia's South West State President, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, visited SODMA headquarters on Tuesday and met with Commissioner Mohamud Moalim and other senior Leaders… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Interior Meets Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Raisedon Zenenga to Discuss Reconciliation and Elections

Somalia's Federal Government Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh on Tuesday received a courtesy visit from the Deptuy Special Representative… Read more »

Djibouti: ATMIS Boss Receives Russian Ambassador to Djibouti and Somalia, Mikhail Golovanov and Discuss Atmis Withdrawal and Somalia's Security

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS ) Amb. Souef Mohamed El-amine on… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Puts Alleged Al-Shabaab Operatives On Trial

A military court in Puntland state has kicked off the trial of five men linked to the Al-Shabaab militant group, with four of the accused being convicted and sentenced by the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Detain Social Media Influencers for Public Incitement for Third Consecutive Day

For the second consecutive day, the Somali Police Force has continued detaining dozens of prominent social media influencers across the capital city of Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Meets His Kenyan Counterpart to Discuss Enhancing Diplomatic and Regional Stability

Somalia Federal Government President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with his Kenyan counterpart, President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on Saturday. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement

The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Urges Youth to Wield Social Media Responsibly

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appealed to the country's youth to use social media platforms wisely and refrain from spreading content that violates societal and… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia

The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Meets His Kuwaiti Counterpart to Discuss Areas of Bilateral Cooperation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Ahmed Maalem Faqi Ahmed, held a meeting, today Tuesday, in Manama, with the Minister of Foreign… Read more »

Somalia: NCC Meeting Begins in Mogadishu

The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting today began at Villa Somalia, the Presidential Palace in the capital Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somali NGO Consortium Meeting Convened in Mogadishu

The quarterly meeting of the Somali NGO Consortium consisting of Government and local NGOs was held today, with Somali NATO Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) serving as the chair;… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Issues Warning of Impending Flood Disruptions Across Multiple Regions

Somalia's federal government issued a warning on Tuesday about potential disruptions expected within the next ten days across several regions. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Ministry of Planning Convenes Workshop for Effective Action Plan for IDPs in Kismayo Town

The Poverty Reduction and Durable Solutions of Somalia's Ministry of Planning Investment and Economic Development , in coordination with Jubbaland's ministry of Planning kicked off… Read more »

Kenya: Somalia and Kenya Forge New Era of Cooperation With Crucial Agreements

Nairobi - Somalia and Kenya have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their bilateral relationship, signing crucial agreements covering various domains including… Read more »

Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu

These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »

Somalia: Four Suspected Pirates Arrested in Jubbaland State, Foiling Planned Attacks On Somali Waters

In a security operation near the coastal town of Kismayo, Jubbaland State police forces successfully apprehended four individuals suspected of planning pirate attacks on ships in… Read more »

Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives in Nairobi for Key Bilateral Meeting and for Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission's 3rd Session

Somalia Federal Government Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has on Monday arrived in in Nairobi in Kenya's capital Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Crisis in Beledweyne - Severe Floods Trigger Mass Displacement

The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy… Read more »

Somalia: Anxiety As Somalia Awaits the Fate of Universal Suffrage Elections

Somalia could this month know if the much-awaited universal suffrage elections could go ahead, even as sceptics cited time constraints and security nightmare. Read more »