July 01
Somalia: Somalia Celebrates 62nd Independence Day
Shabelle
MOGADISHU - Somalia on Friday celebrated its 62nd anniversary of independence. Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Congratulates Somalia On the Occasion of the National Day
Shabelle
ANKARA - Turkish foreign affairs Ministry congratulated the Federal Republic of Somalia on the occasion of 62nd Independence Day. Read more »
Somalia: The Federal Republic of Somalia's National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and Government of Somalia on your 62nd National Day. Read more »
June 30
Somalia: Minister of Education Attends Paris Meeting
Shabelle
PARIS - Somalia's Minister of Education Abdullahi Arab has attended an International Conference on the Advancement of Education which was held in Paris, the French capital. Read more »
Somalia: Hunger Leaves Children Susceptible to Diseases
Shabelle
The worst ongoing drought in 40 years in war-torn Somalia has left children weak, hungry, and susceptible to diseases. Read more »
Somalia: Bahrain Congratulates the President of the Federal Republic
Shabelle
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a congratulatory cable to the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia,… Read more »
Somalia: Police Carry Out Anti-Drug Operation in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Somali Police forces have last night carried out an operation against drug dealers and narcotic businesses in the capital, Mogadishu, authorities said. Read more »
Somalia: PM Attends an Event for His Congratulation
Shabelle
The Prime Minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre attended last night an event organized by Somali students from Malaysia to welcome and congratulated him. Read more »
June 29
Somalia: President Fully Recovers From Covid-19, Resumes Office Work
Shabelle
The President of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud sent a message to the people of Somalia about the state of his health as he recovers from COVID-19. Read more »
Somalia: Southwest State Leader Meets With House Speaker in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Southwest State president Abdiaziz Lafta-Garen has held a meeting with the speaker of the Lower House Sheikh Aden Madobe in Mogadishu on Tuesday night. Read more »
Somalia: UN Refugee Agency Appeals for Urgent Support to Help Somalia
Shabelle
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) appealed for 42.6 million US dollars in aid to help millions that have been affected by the drought in Ethiopia, Kenya and… Read more »
June 28
Somalia: Roble Hands Over the Reigns to New PM Hamza
Shabelle
Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia has on Tuesday took the reigns from Mohamed Hussein Roble at a colorful event held in a heavily fortified tent. Read more »
Somalia: Raila Promises IDs to Garissa Youths, End to Extra-Judicial Killings
Shabelle
Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga has promised to facilitate the issuance of National Identification cards to the youths of Garissa as he woos the region ahead of the… Read more »
Somalia: Police Conduct Operation in Somali Capital
Shabelle
MOGADISHU - Somali security forces in the capital have conducted an operation to deal with the growing robbery acts and insecurity incidents. Read more »
Somalia: FAO Appeals for U.S.$172 Million to Help Avert Famine and Humanitarian Catastrophe
Shabelle
Rome - With the increasing risk of famine in the Horn of Africa due to severe and prolonged drought conditions, urgent life-saving and livelihood assistance is needed to avert a… Read more »
Somalia: Parliament Leadership Meets With Regional MPs
Shabelle
The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Government of Somalia, HE Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), and the Second Deputy of the House of the People, HE Abdullahi… Read more »
June 27
Djibouti: Somalia Congratulates Djibouti On Its Independence Day
Shabelle
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has sent a message of congratulations to his Djibouti counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of… Read more »
Somalia: Three Dead, Several Wounded, Including Journalists in Somalia Blast
Shabelle
A landmine blast occurred on the outskirts of Mataban district in the Hiran region on Monday morning. Read more »
Somalia: New PM Holds Phone Call With Yemeni Counterpart
Shabelle
Somalia Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Sunday received a phone call from his Yemen counterpart, Dr. Muciin Abdi Almalik, SONNA reported. Read more »
June 26
Somalia: The Nation Marks Independence Day - June 26, 2022
Shabelle
Somalia Independence Day is observed annually on June 26. During the 19th century, Britain established a protectorate over a large part of Somalia, and it became known as British… Read more »
Somalia: Regional Forces Neutralize Militants
Shabelle
Troops from Somalia's Puntland State killed seven pro-Islamic State (ISIS) militants in military sting operations aimed at disrupting the terror cell in the coastal town of Hafun… Read more »
Somalia: UN Urges Scale-Up in Resources to Avert Famine in Somalia
Shabelle
The United Nations humanitarian agency has called for a massive scale-up in resources to prevent famine in Somalia. Read more »
June 25
Somalia: UN Body Seeks U.S.$993 Million to Prevent Famine, Tackle Drought
Shabelle
The United Nations humanitarian agency said Friday it's seeking 993.3 million U.S. dollars to provide life-saving and life-sustaining assistance to prevent famine and respond to… Read more »
East Africa: Somalia's 2022 Election: Implications for the Horn of Africa [opinion]
Addis Standard
If the late professor Mesfin Woldemarian penned "Somalia: The Problem child of Africa" to defend Derg policies in 1977, it is fitting for a rejoinder to write "Somalia: The… Read more »
Somalia: Parliament Approves New Prime Minister
VOA
Members of Somalia's Parliament have approved the appointment of Hamza Abdi Barre as the new prime minister. Read more »