November 15
Somalia: Western Diplomats Urge Somaliland Leaders to Accept Election Results
VOA
Western diplomats have urged Somaliland's three presidential candidates and their supporters to accept the election results, expected in the coming days, as vote counting… Read more »
November 14
Somalia: SoDMA Head Calls for Action On La Niña Effects in Somalia At COP29
Shabelle
At the heart of the COP29 climate summit, Mohamud Moalim, the Commissioner of Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), took to the stage to deliver a stark warning about the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Lower House Speaker Meets UK Counterpart to Bolster Parliamentary Ties
Shabelle
The Speaker of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobe), has arrived in London for a significant meeting with the Speaker of the UK's… Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Armed Forces Take Over Burgavo Forward Operating Base From ATMIS
Radio Dalsan
In a significant step towards strengthening Somali-led security operations, the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) have officially assumed control of the Burgavo Forward Operating… Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Commend Somaliland Electoral Commission, Urge Candidates to Accept Results
Addis Standard
International partners observing Somaliland's presidential election commended the National Electoral Commission (NEC) "for conducting a transparent voter registration and candidate… Read more »
Somalia: Peaceful Elections in Somaliland Await Final Count
Agenzia Fides
The counting of votes is underway for the presidential elections held yesterday, November 13, 2024, in Somaliland. A significant event for this region that declared itself… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Engages in Strategic Talks With Malaysian Ambassador
Shabelle
In a significant step towards fostering international relations, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi convened with Ambassador Ruzaimi Bin Mohamad of Malaysia, who represents… Read more »
Somalia: International Partners Hail Somaliland's Democratic Progress, Urge Peaceful Acceptance of Election Results
Radio Dalsan
International partners have thrown their support behind Somaliland's ongoing presidential election, commending the breakaway region for its commitment to democratic principles.… Read more »
November 13
Somalia: Vote Counting Underway in Somaliland After Peaceful Election
VOA
Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Information Minister Denies Government Role in Social Media Account Suspensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Al Adale, has categorically denied allegations suggesting that the federal government had a hand in the suspension of numerous… Read more »
Somalia: Two Al-Shabab Suspects Arrested for Mogadishu Businessmen Killings, Third Still Sought
Shabelle
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of three businessmen in Mogadishu's Darusalam… Read more »
Somalia: A Pivotal Election - Somaliland's Fate Hangs in the Balance As Voters Head to the Polls [opinion]
Addis Standard
As Somaliland reached a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, citizens are casting their votes today in an election anticipated not only for its outcome but for what it… Read more »
November 12
Somalia: Somali Intelligence Agency Nisa Reports Killing 23 Al-Shabaab Militants in Operation
Shabelle
Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a targeted operation in the Dharaarweyn area near Galcad city, within the Galgaduud region. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabab Militants Kill Two Southwest State Soldiers in Lower Shabelle Ambush.
Radio Dalsan
Two soldiers from Somalia's Southwest State were ambushed and killed by al-Shabab militants on Tuesday while travelling by motorcycle between Wanlaweyn and Afgoye districts in the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Urges Immediate Action for Palestinian Statehood At Arab-Islamic Summit
Shabelle
In a compelling speech at the Extraordinary Summit of the Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia underscored the dire… Read more »
Somalia: Two Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabaab Ambush in Somalia's Lower Shabelle Region
Shabelle
Two soldiers from the Southwest regional forces were fatally shot in an ambush by Al-Shabaab militants while traveling between Wanalweyn and Afgoye in Somalia's Lower Shabelle… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somaliland Heads to Presidential Election Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions
Shabelle
Somaliland is on the brink of a critical presidential election this Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This will mark the fourth time citizens will directly elect their leader since… Read more »
East Africa: UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review… Read more »
November 11
Somalia: Somaliland Prepares for Presidential Polls Amid Regional Tension
VOA
According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect their president for the next five… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Vice President Breaks Ranks, Backs Opposition Waddani Party Ahead of Election
Radio Dalsan
Somaliland's Vice President, Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici, made headlines on Sunday by publicly endorsing the opposition Waddani Party just days before the November 13… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Reappoints Gen Odawaa As Army Chief Amid Push Against Al-Shabaab
Radio Dalsan
The Somali Council of Ministers has reappointed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as Commander of the Somali Armed Forces, replacing General Ibrahim Muhyiddin, during an emergency meeting… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Leader Lands in Riyadh for Crucial Arab-Islamic Summit
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has touched down in Riyadh on Sunday evening for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic States Summit. Read more »
November 10
Africa: Somalia Insists Ethiopia Not Be Part of New AU Mission
VOA
A senior Somali official insisted Saturday that Ethiopia will not participate in a new African Union peacekeeping mission starting in January. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Appoints Odowa Yusuf Raage to Lead National Army Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
In a decisive move to strengthen national security, Somalia's Cabinet of Ministers has officially endorsed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as the Commander of the Somali National Army,… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Suspends Cooperation With Somali Federal Government
Shabelle
The regional state of Jubaland has announced the suspension of all cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia, escalating tensions over political and governance issues. The… Read more »
