Somalia: Somali National Army Repels Al-Shabaab Ambush in Baidoa, Killing Dozens in Counter-Offensive

Baidoa, South West State - The Somali National Army (SNA) scored a significant victory against Al-Shabaab early Sunday morning after repelling a surprise militant assault near… Read more »

Algeria: Somalia Participates in Arab Social Development Summit in Algeria

Somalia is taking part in a high-level regional summit on social and economic development in the Arab world, with the arrival of its Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Yusuf… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Airstrikes Destroy Al-Shabaab Car Bombs in Aadan Yabaal

In a significant counterterrorism operation, Somali government forces carried out targeted airstrikes late Saturday night on Al-Shabaab strongholds in Aadan Yabaal, a district… Read more »

Somalia: Ahmed Madobe Lands in Garowe to Revive Political Alliance With Puntland Amid Federal Tensions

In a politically charged visit that could reshape Somalia's federal dynamics, Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam "Madobe" arrived in Garowe on Saturday, where he was warmly… Read more »

Somalia: Mahad Salaad Returns - Somalia's Spy Chief Reclaims Post Amid High-Stakes Security Challenges

The corridors of power in Mogadishu are shifting once again, as Mahad Maxamed Salaad is officially set to resume his role as Director of the National Intelligence and Security… Read more »

Somalia: National Exams Begin Across Somalia - Students Sit for the Future

It was a morning charged with purpose, a morning of quiet footsteps and deep breaths. In Mogadishu and across several regional cities in Somalia, the official Secondary School… Read more »

Somalia: Lost At Sea, Found With Hope - Three Somali Fishermen Reunited With Families After Months Adrift

In an emotional and triumphant moment for families and the wider fishing community, three Somali fishermen who went missing in late 2024 have safely returned home to Mogadishu.… Read more »

Somalia: 'We Are Not a Transitional State' - - Govt Calls for Dissolution of C6+ Group

In a bold diplomatic move, the Federal Government of Somalia has formally demanded the dismantling of the C6+ international coordination group, declaring that the era of… Read more »

Somalia: Waters of Wealth - President Hassan Sheikh Visits Oruc Reis As Somalia Completes Historic Oil Survey

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today paid an official visit to the Oruc Reis, the Turkish-owned seismic research vessel, in… Read more »

Rwanda: Somalia Deepens Strategic Ties With Rwanda and Sudan in High-Level Diplomatic Talks in China

Changsha, China--At the margins of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) ministerial meeting held in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, Somalia held two pivotal diplomatic… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf to Step Down Early From International Court of Justice After Historic Tenure

In a moment marking the end of an era in international jurisprudence, Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, one of the most prominent African figures in global legal circles, has announced… Read more »

Egypt: Al-Shabaab's Threat Determines Greater Egypt and Somalia Security Collaboration At Oslo Forum

Oslo - In a notable diplomatic meeting on the margins of the annual Oslo Forum 2025, Somalia's National Security Advisor, Hussein Macallin met with Egypt's newly appointed Foreign… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Interior Minister, UN Envoy Discuss Elections, Reconciliation and State-Building

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Hon. Ali Yusuf Ali (Xoosh), met on Tuesday with the United Nations Special Representative… Read more »

Somalia: Two Killed, Several Injured in Mogadishu Collision Involving Cargo Truck

MOGADISHU -- At least two civilians were killed and several others injured in a road accident late Tuesday night in the Somali capital, authorities and eyewitnesses said. Read more »

Somalia: Mayor of Mogadishu Donates Medical Aid to Community Forces in Hiiraan, Reinforcing Solidarity in Anti-Terror Fight

In a strong gesture of national solidarity and regional cooperation, the Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of the Banadir Region, Dr Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has formally… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Reveals Diaspora Individuals Behind Falsehoods After Rejecting Them As Imposters

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a robust rebuttal to false and defamatory allegations circulating on Facebook and a fake… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Strengthens Strategic Ties With China - Foreign Minister Leads Delegation to Major Economic and Diplomatic Forums in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - In a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations with China, Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Abdisalam… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Rises to 4th Place Globally in Hajj Pilgrim Services - a Milestone in Religious Affairs Reform

In a remarkable stride for Somalia's public service and religious institutions, the Federal Government has announced that the country ranked 4th among global nations in delivering… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Confirms Killing of Senior Al-Shabaab Commanders and Seizure of Weapons in Danab Special Forces Operation

Mogadishu, Somalia - The Federal Government of Somalia has issued a statement confirming the success of a high-profile military operation carried out by the elite Danab Special… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Workers Accuse American Mining Company of Destablizing Chinese Firms in Congo

A group of Congolese workers from Chinese companies operating in Mambasa territory, Ituri Province, have publicly accused the American-owned Kibali Mining company of inciting… Read more »

Somalia: Armed Militia Kill Two in Targeted Attack in Galkayo

Galkayo, Somalia - Two civilians, including a woman, were shot dead last night in a planned ambush carried out by armed militia in Galkayo, a tense city in Somalia's central Mudug… Read more »

Somalia: At Least 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Clashes With Local Militia in Central Somalia

MOGADISHU - At least 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed on Wednesday during fierce clashes with Ma'awisley clan militia in the El-Hareri area of Somalia's central Hiiraan region,… Read more »

Somalia: Suspected Al-Shabaab Bomb-Makers Arrested After Accidental Blast in Mogadishu

Somali police arrested several suspected al-Shabaab militants on Thursday after an explosion in Mogadishu's Dayniile district exposed what authorities described as a bomb-making… Read more »

Somalia: Premier Bank Launches Enhanced International Transfer Service 'Swift', Connecting Somalia to the World

Premier Bank is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced direct SWIFT payment platform, transforming international money transfers by enabling businesses and individuals in the… Read more »

Somalia: Farmaajo - 'Puntland and Jubbaland Must Be Included in the National Dialogue'

Former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has welcomed the upcoming national consultation forum proposed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, while firmly stressing… Read more »