Somalia Licenses Starlink for Internet Services
Shabelle
Somalia's National Communications Authority has granted a license to Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink, paving the way for the launch of its services in the country. Read more »
U.S. Won't Let 'Terrorists' Hide in Somalia, Says President Trump
Shabelle
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would not let "terrorists" hide among the people of Somalia. Read more »
Clashes Between Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab in Aboorey Enter Second Week
Shabelle
Intense fighting between Somali government troops, backed by local militia, and al-Shabaab militants has raged for more than a week in the Aboorey area, with both sides entrenched… Read more »
Turkey, Somalia Sign Deal for Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration
Shabelle
Turkey and Somalia have signed an agreement to initiate onshore oil and gas exploration, marking a significant milestone in their energy partnership, the Turkish energy and natural… Read more »
Somalia PM Says SSC-Khaatumo State Reflects Will of the People
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday said the SSC-Khaatumo administration was established based on the will of the people, signaling growing federal support for the… Read more »
Somalia to Begin Voter Registration in Mogadishu Ahead of Historic Local Elections
Shabelle
Somali electoral authorities announced Saturday that voter registration in the capital Mogadishu will begin on April 15, ahead of long-awaited local council elections scheduled for… Read more »
Somali President Holds High-Level Talks With Turkish Counterpart in Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in what officials described as a "fruitful… Read more »
Intense Fighting Breaks Out in Aboorey Village, Central Somalia
Shabelle
Intense fighting erupted Wednesday morning in Aboorey village in the Hiran region, between Somali forces, supported by local militia, and Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somali PM Vows Commitment to Peace, Unity in Meeting With SSC-Khaatumo Elders
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met Saturday evening with traditional elders from the SSC-Khaatumo regions in the city of Las Anod to discuss peace, unity and the expansion… Read more »
Somali Cabinet Praises Military Gains Against Al-Shabab, Approves Visa-Free Deal With Egypt
Shabelle
Somalia's Council of Ministers, in a regular session chaired Thursday by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, praised ongoing military operations aimed at clearing Al-Shabab militants… Read more »
SSC Khatumo Vows Full Security for Somali PM Amid Somaliland Threats
Radio Dalsan
Las Anod, Somalia - The SSC-Khaatumo administration has firmly asserted full responsibility for the security of Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre during his anticipated visit to Las… Read more »
Somali Army Retakes Key Town From Al-Shabaab Militants
Shabelle
Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with local troops, have successfully driven Al-Shabaab militants from the Geel-gub area in the Middle Shabelle region, state… Read more »
Somalia's President Attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in the southern Turkish city of Antalya on Friday to attend the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, his office said. Read more »
Hands Off Berbera - Why International Community Should Oppose Somalia's Air Base Offer to U.S., Support Somaliland's Quest for Independence [opinion]
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba -Recent reporting by Reuters indicates Somalia's willingness to grant the United States "exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports." According to the article,… Read more »
All of Africa Today - April 9, 2025
allAfrica
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