Somalia: Somalia's New Defence Minister Meets U.S. Ambassador to Boost Security Cooperation

On his very first day in office, Somalia's newly appointed Defence Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, held a meeting with Richard H. Riley, the US Ambassador to Somalia, in Mogadishu on… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest Leade Rallies Frontline Troops Ahead of Expanded Anti-Al-Shabaab Offensive

Southwest State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen visited frontline troops in the embattled Bay region on Sunday, as regional and federal forces intensify military… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Civilian Killed in South Sudan Ambush Amid Escalating Insecurity On Juba-Terekeka Highway

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN -- A Somali national was killed in a brutal armed ambush along the volatile Juba-Terekeka highway in South Sudan, underscoring the growing threat to civilians and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Voices Support for Palestine At Arab Summit in Algiers

Somalia's Speaker of the Federal Parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (widely known as Madoobe), has once again reiterated Somalia's unwavering position in support of the… Read more »

Somalia: Preliminary Data Suggests Major Natural Gas Discovery Off Somalia's Coast

Somalia's ambitious offshore oil and gas exploration project--its first formal effort in decades to unlock its untapped hydrocarbon potential--has reached a critical milestone. Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Interior Holds Key Meeting With National Electoral Commission On Voter Registration Progress

The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ali Yusuf (Ali Xoosh), accompanied by the Deputy Minister of the Interior, held… Read more »

Somalia: South West State President Laftagareen Visits Frontlines to Boost Troops Fighting Al-Shabaab

Somalia's South West State President of Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, has on Sunday made a significant visit to the frontlines of the ongoing military campaign against the… Read more »

Somalia: SSC-Khaatumo State Leader Meets Norwegian Diplomat to Discuss Peace, Development, and Cooperation

Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali, the leader of SSC-Khaatumo State, held an important meeting today in Mogadishu with Mr. Carsten Carlsen, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Royal… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Ports and Marine Transport Ministry Launches Major Development Plan for National Ports

The Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport of the Federal Government of Somalia has announced a renewed commitment to upgrading and modernizing the country's port infrastructure,… Read more »

Somalia: Defence Minister Holds Meeting With Senior Officials to Reviews Priorities and Launches New Reform Plans

On Sunday, the Minister of Defence, Ambassador Ahmed Mo Fiqi, held a high-level meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence to review key priorities, assess ongoing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Bans Taiwan Passport Over Somaliland Visit Plans

The Federal Government of Somalia has officially banned the use of Taiwan passports within the country, citing security and sovereignty concerns, following unapproved diplomatic… Read more »

Somalia: Guarding the Coastline - Galmudug Cracks Down On Illegal Fishing As Piracy Fears Loom Again

With over 3,300 kilometres of coastline, Somalia boasts the longest stretch of continental shoreline in Africa. Its territorial waters are rich with tuna, lobster, and a host of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Holds High-Level Validation Workshop for Second Edition of Economic Outlook

In a significant step toward strengthening evidence-based economic planning, the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development (MoPIED), through its Economic… Read more »

Somalia: SSC-Khaatumo Leader Arrives in Mogadishu to Attend National Consultative Forum

The leader of the SSC-Khaatumo regional administration, Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw Cali (Firdhiye), arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by a high-level delegation. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Welcomes Released Prisoners Following Agreement With Somaliland

The President of Puntland State of Somalia, H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, officially received a group of prisoners who were released from Somaliland as part of a recent bilateral… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Parliament Speaker Attends Arab Parliamentary Speakers Conference in Algeria

The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), is currently in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, leading a Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Abshir Adan Maalim - Defying Gravity, Inspiring Youth Through Acrobatics

Abshir Adan Maalim is not just a talented acrobat--he is a symbol of creativity, resilience, and hope for Somali youth. Through daring flips, powerful stunts, and graceful… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Parliamentary Speaker Arrives in Algeria for Arab Inter-Parliamentary Congress

The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Mohamed Sheikh Aden (Aadan Madobe), has arrived in Algiers, Algeria, to take part in the 38th Congress… Read more »

Somalia: UN Calls for Urgent Aid As Floods Displace Over 45,000 in Somalia

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance to support over 45,000 people affected by… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Chief Chairs High-Level Meeting On Security and Countering Human Trafficking

The Commander of the Somali Police Force, Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, presided over a high-level meeting today with heads of departments and various units of the police… Read more »

Rwanda: Sodma Commissioner Participates in Key African Disaster Risk Management Meeting in Kigali

The Commissioner of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Mahamuud Moallim Abdulle, took part in the 15th Annual Meeting of the African Risk Capacity (ARC),… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Delegation Attends Global Meeting On Chemical and Waste Management in Geneva

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia, led by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Mr. Bashir Mohamed Jama (@BashirMJ), participated in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Auditor General Concludes High-Level Training to Improve Financial Audits

The Office of the Auditor General of Somalia has successfully concluded a high-level training program in Mogadishu aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of financial… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Darwish Police Unit Graduates in Djibouti, Ready to Join Fight Against Al-Shabaab

A new class of Somali police officers has completed training in Djibouti, marking a significant milestone in regional security cooperation and Somalia's ongoing fight against the… Read more »

Somalia: President Laftagareen Meets UN Special Envoy James Swan in Baidoa to Discuss Security, Development, and Humanitarian Issues

Somalia's South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Wednesday received the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador James Swan, and… Read more »