Somalia: Vice President of Puntland Attends Graduation Ceremony for 2nd Batch of Tolmo Society's Youth Innovation Hub

Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, Vice President of Puntland, has on Sunday attended the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of students from the Tolmo Society's Youth Innovation Hub,… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor & Banadir Governor Meets With Market Traders to Discuss Tax Collection System Reforms

The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, held an important meeting with a group of market traders from the city to discuss concerns regarding the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Ministry of Youth and Sports Appoints Provisional National Youth Council

The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Somalia has officially appointed a provisional National Youth Council, tasked with representing Somali youth both within the country and… Read more »

Somalia: Ex-President Farmaajo Commends Puntland Security Forces for Successful Operations Against Al-Shabaab

The former President of Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has Commended the Puntland Security Forces for Successful Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Bari… Read more »

Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Inaugurates Daarul Iftaa Center for Religious Fatwa Services in Mogadishu

Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has today officially inaugurated the Daarul Iftaa center at the Somali Scholars Council headquarters in the capital Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Sodma Commisioner Meets With UN Deputy Special Representative to Address Drought Crisis and Humanitarian Response

The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Macallin Abdulle, recently held a crucial meeting with George Conway, the Deputy Special Representative… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Officially Joins UN Security Council After 54 Years

After 54 years, Somalia has today officially joined the United Nations Security Council, having previously been elected for a non-permanent seat for the 2025-2026 term, which… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Cabinet Approves Key Appointments and Discusses Electoral Preparations

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia, chaired by Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, held its regular meeting today in the capital Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Intelligence Security Chief in Beledweyne to Address Soldier Killings in Elbaraf

The Director-General of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, has on Wednesday arrived in Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiiraan… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland's Vice President Hosts Dinner for Winners in the Recently Concluded Region's Tournament in Garowe

The Vice President of Somalia's Puntland State, Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, has on Wednesday hosted a formal dinner to recognize and honor the football teams from the Nugaal and Bari… Read more »

Burundi: Burundi Withdraws From the New Peacekeeping Keeping Mission in Somalia

The government of Burundi says it has completely withdrawn from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), citing a significant dispute over the number of troops allocated to… Read more »

Africa: AU Special Envoy Announces the Beginning of AUSSOM Mandate in Somalia

The new African Union, known as AUSSOM, has today officially began in Somalia, as announced by the African Union's representative to Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Chief Visits Edheere Town to Bolster War Against Al-Shabaab

The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Odowa Yusuf Rage, has on Tuesday visited the Somali National Army troops and the localfighters in Edheere town of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Mourns the Death of Prominent Songstress Lul Jeeylaani

The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Somalia, Daud Aweys Jama has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family and relatives of Luul Jeeylaani Ali, who passed away. Read more »

Somalia: Galmudug Book Fair Kicks Off in Dhusamerab Town

Galmudug Book Fair, has on Monday commenced in Dhusamareb town in Gakmudug State. Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Internal Security Holds Meeting With Garbarhey Youth to Discuss Direct Elections

A high level delegation led by the Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, accompanied by the State Minister for the… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Interior Visits Galmudug State to Spearhead Reconciliation and Stabilization Efforts

Somalia's Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation Ali Yusuf Ali Hoosh on Tuesday led a government delegation comprising of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Ministry of Information Calls for Responsible Use of Social Media to Avert Clan Hostilities

The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia says it is deeply concerned by ongoing conflicts in various parts of the country. Read more »

Somalia: Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and Sodma Discuss Partnering in Tackling Climate Change and Supporting Vulnerable Families

Minister of Labour and Social Affairs has on Sunday held meeting with the Somali Disaster Management Agency ( SODMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moalim Abdulle. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs Convenes Meeting to Deliberate On the Impact of the Ankara Pact

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia held a high-level meeting attended by Somali intellectuals, which focused on the Ankara Declaration between Somalia and Ethiopia. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Egypt Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Maallin Fiqi, held a high-level meeting with Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Meets With Italian Ambassador to Somalia to Discuss Strengthening Diplomatic Relations

President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has on Monday received the ambassador of Italy to Somalia, Mr. Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, at the… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Internal Security Inspects Military Training in Garbaharey

The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, accompanied by the Minister of State for Climate Change, Mr. Ahmed… Read more »

Somalia: Governor of Banadir Region and Mogadishu Mayor Chair Districts of Banadir Region Meeting in Mogadishu

The Governor of Banaadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, has on Sunday chaired the Districts of Banaadir Region meeting in Mogadishu . Read more »

Somalia: Deputy Governor of Banadir Region for Security and Politics Launches Training for Local Elections in Mogadishu

The Deputy Governor for Security and Politics of the Benadir Regional Administration, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Diiriye (Yabooh), has launched a four-day training program in Mogadishu. Read more »