Twenty MPs have been suspended after violence erupted over plans by some lawmakers to oust Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Madoobe, who they accuse of "bias and constitutional vi Read more »

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said any talk of a third term bid will depend on the "poltical dynamics closer to election", which is still a year away. The Somali leader Read more »

The U.S. has opposed a UN proposal on funding the African Union's new "stabilization and support" mission in Somalia, sparking significant concern about the future of the force. A ... Read more »

Militant group Al-Shabab gunmen have attacked and laid siege to the Cairo Hotel in Beledweyne, central Somalia, targeting a meeting of government officials and tribal elders Read more »

Somalia is facing a severe malnutrition crisis exacerbated by prolonged droughts, confli Read more »

The Somali forces from the semi-autonomous Puntland region have made significant gains against Islamic State (IS) militants in the Cal Miskaad mountains, capturing key strong Read more »

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning for Somalia, where 1.7 million young children are at risk of Read more »

U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth has acknowledged that the U.S. military presence in Africa remains "critical", as discussions are underway for a long-term role of the U. Read more »

At least 100 people have been killed and up to 60 wounded by Islamic State (IS) militants on the Puntland military base in Somalia's Bari region. The militants used car bombs Read more »

Fierce fighting between Islamic State militants and security forces from Somalia's Puntland region has left scores dead. Officials say the latest fighting was the heaviest si Read more »