Somalia: Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation Launches Four-Day Awareness and Mobilization Workshop On Elections in Mogadishu

The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation officially inaugurated a four-day Awareness and Mobilization Workshop on Elections in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim Engages in Strategic Dialogue With UN Officials On Somalia's Humanitarian Crisis

Somali National Disaster Management Agency ( SODMA) Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim engaged in a constructive and high-level meeting with key United Nations officials, including… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Calls On Somali Women to Lead in Politics and Security

Mogadishu, Somalia - As part of this year's International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a State iftar dinner for women leaders on… Read more »

Somalia: Nine Trucks Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid to Displaced Families in Rage Elle, Middle Shabelle

In a significant humanitarian effort, a convoy of nine trucks carrying much-needed aid has successfully arrived in Rage Elle, located in the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Chairs Cabinet Meeting, Discussing Key Issues in Security, Healthcare, and Livestock

Jubaland President, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, today presided over a high-level Cabinet meeting focused on critical issues impacting the region, including security, healthcare, and… Read more »

Somalia: Ministry of Family Affairs and Human Rights Distributes Food Aid to 400 Vulnerable Families in Banadir

The Ministry of Family Affairs and Human Rights of the Federal Government of Somalia, in collaboration with the Qatari Embassy in Somalia, has successfully distributed a variety of… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu Issues Security Alert Amid Threat of Imminent Attacks

The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu has issued a warning to American citizens in Somalia, advising them of credible intelligence indicating the potential for imminent organized attacks… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Commander Commends Local Forces in Hiiraan for Bravery in Battle Against Terrorism

The Commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, recently visited the forces stationed in the Qoryaale area, near Jalalaqsi in the Hiiraan… Read more »

Somalia: Banadir Region Launches Annual Quran Recitation Competition for Ramadan

The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Amir, officially inaugurated the annual Quran Recitation Competition for the month of Ramadan. Organized by… Read more »

Somalia: South West State President Laftagareen Inspects Ethiopian Military Training Camp, Commends Advanced Training for Special Police Forces

Somalia's South West State President, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, recently visited an Ethiopian military training camp where he praised the high-level training being… Read more »

Somalia: Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre Extends Condolences Following the Passing of Dr. Maxamed Yuusuf Xasan

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has issued a formal statement expressing his deepest condolences following the sudden passing of Dr.… Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia to Strengthen Ties

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Mogadishu for high-level talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, signaling a significant improvement in diplomatic… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Welcomes Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for Key Official Visit

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, officially welcomed the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, and his… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Discuss Strengthening Judicial Cooperation

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Mallin Mohamud, held an important meeting today with the Ambassador of Turkey to… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Announces Deployment of New AU Peacekeeping Mission Comprising 11,195 Soldiers

The Somali Federal Government (FGS) has officially confirmed the deployment of a new African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission, which will consist of 11,195 troops from five African… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Speaker of the People's Assembly Meets IGAD Representative to Discuss Regional Initiatives

In a significant meeting on Tuesday, Speaker of the People's Assembly, Sheikh Adan Madobe, engaged with the IGAD Representative to Somalia, Mohamud Abdi Ahmed, to discuss the… Read more »

Somalia: Deputy Commander of Somali Police, Major General Osman Abdullahi Mohamed, Leads Key Communications for Stabilisation Taskforce Meeting

The Deputy Commander of the Somali Police Force, Major General Osman Abdullahi Mohamed (Kanif), chaired the latest Communications for Stabilisation Taskforce Meeting, held this… Read more »

Somalia: Somali and Turkish Defence Ministers Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation On Security and Counter-Terrorism

The Minister of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, and his Turkish counterpart, Mr. Yaşar Güler, held a significant meeting at the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Police Commissioner Calls for Enhanced Security Ahead of Ramadan

In a bid to bolster national security ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Somali National Police Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Asad Osman Abdullahi, chaired a critical security… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Launches Major Operations to Clear Militants From Middle Shabelle Region

The Somali National Army (SNA) has intensified operations targeting militants in the areas along the Shabelle River in the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Cuts the Ribbon of a Modern Hospital in Mogadishu

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, cut the ribbon of a modern hospital established in Mogadishu and emphasized the importance of investing… Read more »

Somalia: The Danger of Reversing Course and Prospects for the Future of Somalia

Following the fall of its central authority in 1991, the civil war that followed, and the ongoing reconstruction efforts, the nation has been struggling. A variety of internal and… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Considers Extended Military Presence in Somalia

The United States military presence in Somalia may extend beyond initial plans, as the Pentagon shifts its focus to countering the growing threats posed by the Islamic State (ISIS)… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Public Works Holds Key Meeting With UK Ambassador to Somalia

Dr. Mohamed Elmi Nuur, the Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), held an important meeting on Wednesday with the UK… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Iraq Agree to Bolster Disaster Management Cooperation

The Commissioner the Somali Disaster Management Agency, Maxamuud Maalin Abdulle, is representing Somalia at the 6th Arab Countries Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction currently taking… Read more »