November 20
Somalia: International Partners Call for Dialogue Amid Somalia-Jubaland Tensions
Shabelle
International partners expressed deep concern over the escalating dispute between Somalia's Federal Government and the Jubaland State following the recent National Consultative… Read more »
Somalia: Foreign Fighters Flocking to Islamic State in Somalia
VOA
The Islamic State terror group's small but influential affiliate in Somalia is growing, thanks in part to what the United Nations describes as an "influx of foreign fighters." Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland - the Opposition Wins the Presidential Elections Amid Changes and Regional Challenges
Agenzia Fides
The presidential elections of November 13, 2024, with the election of Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the opposition Waddani party, represent a significant turning point for… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Passes Political Parties Bill in Overwhelming Vote
Shabelle
Somalia's Federal Parliament took a significant step towards political reform on Wednesday by overwhelmingly approving the Bill on Organizations and Political Parties. Read more »
Somalia: Opposition Leader Victorious in Self-Declared Somaliland Elections
VOA
The recent presidential elections in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland have concluded with a landslide victory for Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, commonly known as Irro. He… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's New Ambassador Presents Diplomatic Credentials in China
Shabelle
Dr. Hodan Osman Abdi, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the People's Republic of China, officially began her diplomatic mission on Wednesday… Read more »
Somalia: Danish Ambassador Clarifies Stance On Somaliland After Meeting With Somali Foreign Minister
Shabelle
Following a diplomatic stir over comments made in Hargeisa, Danish Ambassador Steen Sonne Andersen met with Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, to address… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland House of Representatives Congratulates New Jubbaland MPs
Shabelle
The Puntland House of Representatives issued a statement Tuesday congratulating the newly elected members of the Jubbaland House of Representatives, who were officially sworn into… Read more »
Somalia: Over 427,000 Displaced in Somalia Amid Conflict & Climate Shocks
Radio Dalsan
More than 427,000 people have been forced to flee their homes within Somalia during the first 10 months of 2024, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) revealed on Tuesday,… Read more »
Somalia: Tensions Rise As Jubaland Rejects Somali PM's Electoral Accusations
Radio Dalsan
The government of Jubaland has dismissed allegations by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, accusing the regional state of failing to honour agreements on unifying electoral… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Partners With UNOPS to Design Advanced Drainage System for Baidoa
Radio Dalsan
Somalia has signed a pivotal agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), initiating a 15-month program to assess and design an efficient drainage system… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Congratulates Somaliland's President-Elect
Ethiopian Herald
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November 19
Somalia: Opposition Leader Wins Somaliland Presidential Contest
VOA
The Somaliland electoral commission announced Tuesday that opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" defeated incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi for the presidency of the… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Forms New Parliament, Set to Elect President Amidst Federal Tensions
Shabelle
Jubaland's newly formed parliament was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the semi-autonomous state's political landscape as it moves towards electing a… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Congratulates New Somaliland Leadership, Reaffirms Unity Talks
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi 'Irro' and his deputy, Mohamed Aw-Ali Abdi, following their election… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Hosts Two-Day Disaster Management Consultation
Shabelle
SoDMA Commissioner Mohamud Moalim on Tuesday inaugurated a crucial two-day consultation meeting in the Somali capital, focused on refining the nation's approach to disaster… Read more »
Somalia: US Congratulates Somaliland President-Elect, Praised Peaceful Transfer of Power
Addis Standard
The United States has extended its congratulations to the people of Somaliland on the successful completion of their recent elections, highlighting the region's commitment to… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Congratulates Somaliland's New President
Shabelle
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre extended his congratulations to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, who has been elected as the President of the Somaliland Administration. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Election Results - Irro Wins Presidency
Shabelle
The Somaliland Electoral Commission on Tuesday declared Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" as the victor in the presidential election, garnering 63.92% of the total votes. Read more »
November 18
Somalia: Somaliland Denounces Mogadishu Official's Comments On Elections and Sovereignty
Addis Standard
The Government Somaliland has strongly rejected recent remarks made by Ahmed Fiqi, the Foreign Minister of Somalia, describing his statements as "unfounded and inflammatory." Read more »
Somalia: Somali Security Forces Arrest Al-Shabaab Mechanic in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Abdinasir Mohamed Hassan, an operative for the militant group Al-Shabaab, was apprehended by Somali security forces in Mogadishu, according to a statement from the National… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Challenges Legitimacy of Jubaland Elections
Shabelle
In a bold move during his inaugural address as the newly appointed Commander of Somalia's Armed Forces, Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has openly challenged the legitimacy of the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali FM Welcomes New IOM Chief, Focuses On Diaspora Centre for National Development
Shabelle
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi officially received the credentials of Manuel Marques Pereira, the new Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration… Read more »
Somalia: Mine Explosion in Somalia's Lower Shabelle Kills Three, Injures One
Shabelle
A vehicle carrying civilians struck a landmine in the Doonka area between Wanlaweyn and Afgooye districts in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, resulting in the death of three… Read more »
November 15
Somalia: AU Troops Hands Over a Military Base in Jubaland to Somali Army
Shabelle
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has concluded Phase Three of its drawdown. The Burgavo Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Jubaland State is the last base to be… Read more »
