April 01
Somalia: Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Meets With Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Labour Cooperation in Somalia
Radio Dalsan
On Tuesday, the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Mohamed, held a constructive meeting with Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, the Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, to… Read more »
Somalia: Joint Resilience Programme Enhances Nutrition Support for Vulnerable Children and Families in Dhusamareb
Radio Dalsan
The Ministry of Health (MoH) in Galmudug, in collaboration with UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) Somalia, is providing critical nutrition services to at-risk children and… Read more »
Somalia: Tensions Between Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab Erupt in Sabiid Area
Shabelle
Tensions between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab militants have escalated in the Sabiid area, located near Afgooye town in the Lower Shabelle region, since yesterday. Read more »
Somalia: 70 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Major Somali Military Offensive in Lower Shabelle
Radio Dalsan
Somali National Army (SNA) forces, supported by local militia fighters, successfully repelled a large-scale assault by Al-Shabaab militants in the Sabiib and Canole areas of Lower… Read more »
March 31
Somalia: Former Somalia President Backs His Successor's Call for National Dialogue
Shabelle
Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has expressed his support for the national dialogue initiative proposed by current President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, calling for a united… Read more »
Somalia: The Leak That Ended a Presidency - How Washington Turned On Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Shabelle
The collapse of U.S. confidence in President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud didn't come with a press release. It came with a leak--a cold, calculated release of a private letter from the… Read more »
Somalia: Practical Lessons to Improve Stabilization Operations in Somalia
ACSS
Insufficient operational coordination between local military officials and civilian administrators on stabilization functions is limiting the consolidation of gains in the fight… Read more »
Somalia: FAO Partners With Scrp to Enhance Agricultural Resilience in Puntland, Jubaland, and Hirshabelle
Radio Dalsan
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Somalia Crisis Recovery and Prevention (SCRP) program, is making significant strides in empowering farmers… Read more »
Somalia: Aussom Burundian Troops Enhance Civil-Military Relations With Medical Aid to Xawaadley Health Centre
Radio Dalsan
On Friday, Burundian troops deployed at the Xawaadley Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Middle Shabelle, as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), delivered a vital… Read more »
Somalia: Beyond Denial - Why Downplaying Al-Shabaab's Growing Influence in Somalia Is Dangerous
Addis Standard
In a recently published op-ed in Addis Standard titled "Countering Alarmist Narratives: Debunking Al-Shabaab's Perceived 'Power Grab' in Somalia," Professor Abdinasir Ali Osman… Read more »
March 30
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Attends Eid Al-Fitr Prayer in Mogadishu, Emphasizes Unity and National Progress
Radio Dalsan
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia participated in the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the Isbahaysiga Mosque in Mogadishu, joining thousands of citizens, government officials, and… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somalia Prime Minister Welcomes Dialogue Initiative By President Hassan Sheikh
Shabelle
Former Somalia Prime Minister Mohamed Roble has expressed strong support for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's initiative to initiate dialogue with political stakeholders, calling… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Deputy Prime Minister Joins Eid Prayers in Mogadishu, Honors Frontline Troops
Radio Dalsan
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, today participated in Eid al-Fitr prayers alongside thousands of citizens at Ali Jimcale… Read more »
March 27
Somalia: U.S. Military Target Islamic State With Airstrikes in Puntland, Somalia
Shabelle
The United States Military launched airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Somalia at the request of the federal government, intensifying efforts to counter… Read more »
Somalia: German Aid Worker Kidnapped in Somalia Seven Years Ago Pleads for Release
Shabelle
Sonja Nientiet, a German nurse who was abducted in Mogadishu seven years ago, has made her first public appearance, pleading for immediate release and a return to her home country. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Meets With Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a crucial meeting with his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Thursday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Heads to Turkey for Official Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by a high-level delegation, has embarked on an official visit to Turkey following an invitation from Turkish President Recep… Read more »
Somalia: Which Way Will Trump Go On Somalia?
Crisis Group
This week on The Horn, Alan talks with Crisis Group's Somalia expert Omar Mahmood about what the impact of a major Trump pivot on Somalia could look like, as well as Al-Shabaab's… Read more »
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia Embarks On Official Visit to Turkey
Radio Dalsan
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his accompanying delegation have departed for an official visit to Turkey, following an invitation… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and China Strengthen Collaboration On Disaster Resilience and Infrastructure Development
Radio Dalsan
In a pivotal meeting held in Mogadishu, Mahmoud Maalin Abdulle, Commisioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), met with Wang Yu, Ambassador of the People's Republic… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and China Explore Enhanced Cooperation and Aid in Mogadishu Talks
Shabelle
Somalia's disaster management chief, Mahamuud Moallim, held a "productive" meeting with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, in the capital Mogadishu, focusing on deepening… Read more »
Somalia: Minister of Labour and Social Affairs and FAO Somalia Country Representative Sign Data-Sharing Agreement to Boost Social Protection and Poverty Reduction Efforts
Radio Dalsan
On Wednesday, a significant step towards strengthening social protection and poverty reduction in Somalia was taken as the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hon. Yusuf… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali PM Slams Al-Shabab's Capture of Masjid Ali Gadud
Shabelle
Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire condemned Al-Shabaab's takeover of Masjid Ali Gadud in Middle Shabelle region, following a dawn attack on Wednesday. Read more »
Ethiopia: Countering Alarmist Narratives: Debunking Al-Shabaab's Perceived 'Power Grab' in Somalia [opinion]
Addis Standard
In response to Adam Daud Ahmed's recent op-ed, "From Insurgency to Power Grab: Al-Shabaab's deadly advance on Mogadishu signals Somalia's descent into disaster," published by Addis… Read more »
March 26
Somalia: U.S.-Somali Forces Target Isis in Puntland's Bari Mountains
Shabelle
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Somali government forces have conducted a joint operation targeting ISIS militants in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region in Puntland,… Read more »
