July 05
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access Legitimate - Premier
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea is a legitimate move that respects the sovereignty of its coastal neighbors, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stated, emphasizing the… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt Pledges Full Support for Somalia's Security and Sovereignty
Radio Dalsan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has assured Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Egypt's unwavering commitment to backing Somalia's security efforts and upholding its… Read more »
July 04
Ethiopia: 'Don't Waste Money' Going Around Countries to Accuse Ethiopia: PM Abiy Tells Somalia
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary for the government neighboring Somalia to go around other countries to accuse Ethiopia when issues between… Read more »
Somalia: Somali and Egyptian Presidents Discuss Mutual Cooperation and Regional Stability
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi recently held a phone conversation where they emphasized strengthening bilateral relations and… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Calls for Dialogue With Somalia Amidst Sea MOU Controversy
Shabelle
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has responded to recent accusations from neighboring Somalia, asserting that any issues between the two countries can be resolved with a simple… Read more »
Somalia: President Biden Sends Heartfelt Independence Day Message to Somalia
Shabelle
In a message from the White House, President Joe Biden extended warm wishes from the American people to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and the people of Somalia on the occasion… Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Army Strikes Blow Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA) successfully neutralized approximately 10 Al-Shabaab members and wounded several others in an operation in Nur-Gare village, located near Barire in… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Jets Off to Iraq Following an Invitation
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre and his delegation arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for a visit aimed at enhancing bilateral ties with Iraq. The visit follows an invitation… Read more »
July 03
Somalia: European Union Warships Dock in Somalia's Puntland As Piracy Resurfaces
Shabelle
In a significant development aimed at enhancing regional maritime security, warships belonging to the European Union (EU) recently docked at the shores of Puntland, a region in… Read more »
Somalia: Amnesty Report Exposes Somalia's Health Crisis Amid Corruption
Radio Dalsan
A scathing new report by human rights organization Amnesty International has shed light on the alarming state of Somalia's health sector, highlighting a troubling increase in child… Read more »
Somalia: Shabaab Strikes Djiboutian and Somali Troops As African Union Forces Withdraw
Radio Dalsan
The al-Qaeda-affiliated group Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing targeting Djiboutian and Somali troops at a military base in central Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia, Somalia Agree to Pursue Dialogue
Ethiopian Herald
The foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to pursue dialogue to resolve their issues and ensure regional stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Recapture 20 Vehicles Held for Ransom By Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
The Somali government's security forces have recaptured 20 vehicles that were being held for ransom by the militant group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
Somalia: Historic Moment As 12th Graders Take National Exams in Liberated Towns
Radio Dalsan
After decades of being outside the reach of the Somali government, 12th grade students in three major towns in Galgadud, Mudug and Sool regions joined the rest of the nation in… Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Brokers Hlgh-Stakes Talks to Ease Somalla-Ethlopla Marltlme Dlspute
Radio Dalsan
In a high-stakes diplomatic intervention, Turkey has brought the foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia together in Ankara to try and mediate an ongoing dispute over a… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Leader Secures Third Term Through Constitutional Changes
Radio Dalsan
In a move that has raised alarm bells across Somalia, the Jubaland Regional State parliament has approved sweeping changes to its constitution, effectively eliminating term limits… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Launches Inaugural Fisheries Week in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
In a move to spotlight Somalia's bountiful marine resources and honor the resilient fishermen and women who power the country's coastal economies, the Federal Government of Somalia… Read more »
Somalia: EU Naval Warship Boosts Counter-Piracy Operations in Somalia's Puntland
Radio Dalsan
The EU naval warship ESPS Numancia F-83, operating as part of the EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, has arrived in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland State, to strengthen counter-piracy… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Announces Recruitment of 3,000 Teachers to Bolster Education System
Radio Dalsan
The Ministry of Education of the Federal Government of Somalia has announced plans to recruit an additional 3,000 teachers, building on the success of a similar drive last year. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Returns to Frontlines Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to the frontlines against Al-Shabaab on Tuesday, meeting with traditional elders and local community leaders in Warghadhi. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Internal Security Meets Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Shabelle
Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, met with the Italian Ambassador, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, to discuss the… Read more »
Somalia: Atmis Hands Over Key Somali Military Base to National Forces Amid Drawdown
Radio Dalsan
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has officially transferred the control of the strategic Abdall Birolle Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National… Read more »
Ethiopia: Debunking the Futile Campaigns of Deal Spoilers [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
To expedite sustainable prosperity and holistic development, the country has been exploring various initiatives. The recent accord between Ethiopia and Somaliland that awards the… Read more »
July 02
Ethiopia: 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 »
Somalia: Somali President Visits Frontlines to Accelerate Operations Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
In a bid to intensify efforts to liberate the country from the clutches of Al-Shabaab, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently visited… Read more »