October 20
Somalia: Somali President Meets Burundi Counterpart to Discuss Regional Stability
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Bujumbura on Thursday, marking a significant diplomatic visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Somalia and Burundi. Read more »
Somalia: Clashes in Luuq, Somalia Leave At Least Seven Dead, Numerous Injured
Shabelle
Intense fighting erupted again Sunday morning in the Luuq district of Somalia's Gedo region, where two local militias engaged in a fierce battle, leading to at least seven… Read more »
Somalia: New Somali Police Commissioner Conducts Security Assessment in Mogadishu Stations
Shabelle
Brigadier General Asad Osman, Police Commissioner of Somalia, made unannounced visits to several police stations across Mogadishu last night to evaluate their operational… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hosts Somali President, Forging Stronger Security and Trade Bonds
Shabelle
In a move to cement regional relations, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni hosted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at State House Uganda on Saturday. Read more »
October 19
Somalia: Somalia Military Strikes Major Blow to Al-Shabab, Kills 30 Militants
VOA
Somalia's Information Ministry said Saturday the country's military is targeting al-Shabab militants in the Galmudug region of central Somalia and is making progress in eroding the… Read more »
October 18
Somalia: KQ Halts Mogadishu Flights Months After Relaunch
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cancelled its flights to Somalia, less than a year after reintroducing the route, citing difficult operating conditions. Read more »
Somalia: South C Business Networking Forum Draws Hundreds
Shabelle
Hundreds of business professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders converged at South C, Nairobi, on Thursday for the inaugural South C Business Networking Forum, marking a… Read more »
October 17
Somalia: Suicide Bomber Kills 7 in Somali Capital
VOA
Police in Somalia say a suicide bomber killed at least seven people Thursday when he detonated an explosives-laden vest in front of a crowded restaurant in the capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
October 16
Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Are Becoming Firm Allies - What's Behind This Strategy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Turkey has ramped up its partnership with Somalia in recent months. It is helping Somalia defend its waters, and has signed a deal to explore for oil and gas off the east African… Read more »
Somalia: UK Pledges £7.5m Boost to ATMIS, Total Support Reaches £77m
Radio Dalsan
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £7.5 million in funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), increasing its total contribution… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Eyes Major Infrastructure Investments in Somalia With High-Level Delegation Visit
Radio Dalsan
Egypt's Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, along with a delegation of Egyptian businessmen, is set to visit Somalia in the coming days to explore investment opportunities,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Unveils National Transformation Plan
Shabelle
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday announced the launch of the National Transformation Plan (NTP) for 2024-2025, marking a significant effort to advance… Read more »
Somalia: UK Boosts Somalia Security With Additional £7.5 Million to ATMIS
Shabelle
The United Kingdom has provided a further £7.5 million to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). This latest round of funding builds on earlier… Read more »
Somalia: Somali FM Grilled By Senate Committee On Diplomatic Affairs
Shabelle
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi was grilled by the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Senator Maryan Farah Kahiye, to delve into critical topics including the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Strike Al-Shabaab Bases, Kill 10 Militants in Southern Mudug
Shabelle
The Somali National Army (SNA) executed a targeted operation in the early hours of Tuesday in the Southern Mudug region, successfully neutralizing 10 Al-Shabaab militants and… Read more »
Somalia: 'Pearl Beach' Project - President Hassan Sheikh Sees a Prosperous Future for Somalia
Shabelle
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today laid the foundation stone for the Xeebta-luulka real estate project, marking a significant leap in urban development for Somalia. Read more »
October 15
Somalia: Somalia Implements Total Ban On Plastic Bag Imports to Combat Environmental Threats
Radio Dalsan
In a decisive move to address environmental concerns, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a complete ban on the importation of plastic bags through its ports. Read more »
August 19
Somalia: Sir Mo Farah - My Humbling Homecoming
Thomson Reuters Foundation
On World Humanitarian Day, Sir Mo Farah describes how people in drought-stricken Somaliland are working together to fight hunger Read more »
