Turkey Mediates Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Somaliland Naval Deal Crisis
Agenzia Fides
Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Somali Forces Capture Al-Shabaab Militant in Middle Shabelle Region
Shabelle
The Somali National Army, in collaboration with local forces, successfully apprehended a prominent member of the Al-Shabaab in the Ruun-nirgood area of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
Somalia and Ethiopia Fail to Resolve Dispute Over Controversial Sea MOU
Shabelle
In a disappointing turn of events, talks between Somalia and Ethiopia aimed at resolving a dispute over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and the… Read more »
Ethiopian and Somali Foreign Ministers Meet in Türkiye to Ease Diplomatic Tensions
Shabelle
In a significant step towards reconciliation, the foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have convened in Ankara, Türkiye, to address and potentially alleviate the ongoing… Read more »
Somalia's President Denies Talks With Al-Shabaab, Leaves Door Open for Future Negotiations
Shabelle
The Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has publicly denied any ongoing talks with the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Ethiopia, Somalia Emissaries Sit for Turkish Brokered Talks in Ankara [opinion]
Reporter
The foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have wrapped up a round of "open and friendly" talks in the Turkish capital following months of heightened tensions, according to the… Read more »
Ethiopia, Somalia Reiterate Commitment to Peaceful Resolution of Differences
ENA
Foreign Affairs Ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia reiterated their commitment to the peaceful resolution of differences, and expressed their appreciation to Türkiye for its… Read more »
Celebrating Independence - Somalia Marks 64 Years of Freedom
Shabelle
On July 1, 2024, Somalia proudly commemorates its 64th Independence Day, a historic moment that marks the unification of the northern and southern regions of the country. Read more »
ATMIS Transfers Abdalle Birolle Base to SNA in Preparation for Troop Reduction
Shabelle
In a significant step towards the third phase of troop reduction, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over the Abdalle Birolle base in the Jubaland… Read more »
Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »
Somalia's Cabinet Identifies Key National Security Threats
Shabelle
Somalia's cabinet has endorsed a comprehensive national security threat assessment document identifying terrorism, separatism, state fragility, open borders, foreign interference,… Read more »
Jubaland President Reflects On Somalia's Independence and Calls for True Freedom
Shabelle
On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Somalia's independence and unity, Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (known as Ahmed Madobe) delivered a thought-provoking speech at… Read more »
Somali Foreign Minister Heads to Ankara for Talks With Ethiopia
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic move, the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and his delegation departed today for Ankara, Turkey, to participate in crucial negotiations between… Read more »
France Proposed an International Plan to Weaken the Power of Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
France has called on the international community to support Somalia in the fight against Al-Shabaab, at a time when the country is in a difficult phase of transition where the… Read more »
Somali President Criticizes Ethiopian-Somaliland Sea MOU On Independence Day
Shabelle
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the nation on the 26th of June, marking the day of independence of the country's Northern regions. Read more »