Somalia: Somalia's Auditor General Launches Third Phase of Contract Management System Training

The Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia (OAG) has officially launched the third phase of training on the Contract Management System (CMS), a modern… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Public Works Meets UNDP Somalia Head to Discuss Infrastructure Development and Climate Resilience

The Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dr. Elmi Mahmoud Nur, held a high-level meeting at his office with the Head of the… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Media Association Hosts Training for Youth On Social Media, Ethics, and Video Production

The Puntland Media Association (MAP) recently organized a training session in Garoowe aimed at equipping 24 young individuals with skills in social media strategies, ethical… Read more »

Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Announces Minor Cabinet Reshuffle in Somalia

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, announced a minor reshuffle in his cabinet today, affecting three key ministerial positions. Read more »

Somalia: Speaker of Somali Parliament Meets Chinese Ambassador to Discuss Stronger Bilateral Ties

The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), held an official meeting today with the Ambassador of the People's… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Meets Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held an official meeting with Mr. Mikhail L. Bogdanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Special Representative of… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud in Uganda For Aussom Meeting Amid Intensified Anti-Terror Campaign

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in a key summit of the countries contributing to the African Union Transition Mission in… Read more »

Somalia: One Killed After Car Shot At Checkpoint in Central Somalia

A tragic incident unfolded in Bangeelle, a district in Somalia's Galgaduud region, where one civilian was fatally shot after a passenger vehicle failed to slow down at a local… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Non-Resident Ambassador to Mongolia Meets Mongolian Ministers to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Dr. Hodan Osman Abdi, the Federal Republic of Somalia's non-resident Ambassador to Mongolia, held meetings with key Mongolian government officials during her recent visit to… Read more »

Africa: Finance Minister Bihi Egeh Discusses Africa's Growth At AfDB Presidential Election Steering Committee During Spring Meetings 2025

The Finance Minister, Bihi Iman Egeh participated in the Steering Committee meeting of the Board of Governors for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Presidential Election, held… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Forces Regain Control of Wargaadhi After Heavy Clashes With Al-Shabaab

Somali government forces, along with local militia forces, have successfully repelled an early morning attack by the Al-Shabaab militant group in the Wargaadhi area of Middle… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and EU Reaffirm Strong Partnership At Mogadishu Meeting

On Wednesday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired the third Somalia-EU Partnership Meeting in Mogadishu, marking another important step in the collaborative journey between… Read more »

Somalia/Djibouti: The Man Behind the Curtain - Waberi's Silent Takeover of Somali Football

When did Somali football stop being Somali? That is the uncomfortable question looming over the country's sporting landscape as Djiboutian football boss Suleiman Hassan Waberi… Read more »

Somalia: Farmaajo Defends Tactical Withdrawal of Somali Armed Forces, Urges Unity and Support for National Army

Former Somali President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has come to the defense of the Somali National Army (SNA) following recent withdrawals from key military positions, including… Read more »

Somalia: Behind the 90% Claim - What the Somalia-Turkey Oil Deal Actually Means

A historic agreement signed between Somalia and Turkey for the exploration and extraction of oil and natural gas has drawn considerable attention both at home and abroad. Read more »

Somalia: U.S.-Africom Airstrikes Target Illegal Weapons Headed for Al-Shabaab in Somali Waters

In a significant escalation of joint counterterrorism efforts, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in close coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, has carried… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Ambassador to China Presents Credentials to the President of Mongolia, Marking a Milestone in Bilateral Relations

Dr. Hodan Osman, Somalia's Ambassador to China and non-resident Ambassador to Mongolia, formally presented her credentials to His Excellency Khürelsükh Ukhnaa, President… Read more »

Somalia: Finance Minister Bihi Egeh Engages in High-Level Talks With World Bank Executive During Spring Meetings 2025

Somalia's Minister of Finance, Dr. Bihi Egeh, held a high-level meeting with Ms. Zarau Wendeline Kibwe, Executive Director representing the Africa Group 1 Constituency at the World… Read more »

Somalia: Federal Government Slams Puntland's Move for Separate Recognition As Illegal and Dangerous

The Ministry of Interior and Reconciliation of the Somali Government has strongly condemned the recent decision made by the President of Puntland to create a separate recognition… Read more »

Somalia: Former VP's Bodyguard Chief Killed in Suspected Clan Retaliation Attack

A high-profile assassination has rocked the Galgaduud region in central Somalia, following the killing of Sade Daahir Caanood Gulaafe, the former chief of security for the Galmudug… Read more »

Somalia: Deputy Prime Minister Chairs High-Level Meeting On Intensifying the Fight Against Al-Shabaab and Isis

The Second Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia and Chairman of the National Committee for Supporting the War Against Al-Shabaab, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali,… Read more »

Somalia: Local Forces Kill Dozens of Al-Shabaab Militants in Aadan-Yabaal Offensive

Local forces from the Mabaax area, under the jurisdiction of Moqokori district in Hiiraan region, carried out a decisive and premeditated attack targeting a gathering of Alshabab… Read more »

Somalia: Foreign Minister Leads Solidarity Event in Support of National Armed Forces Fighting Al-Shabaab

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, led a high-level event on Sunday at the Ministry's headquarters in Mogadishu to demonstrate… Read more »

Somalia: Deputy Prime Minister Chairs High-Level Consultative Meetings to Intensify Somalia's National Security and Anti-Terrorism Strategy

The Second Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Adisalaam Abdi Ali Dhaay, chaired a series of crucial meetings on Sunday aimed at accelerating the government's… Read more »

Somalia: Banaadir Governor Delivers Vital Medical Supplies to Mogadishu Military Hospital Amid Intensified Clashes

- In a significant show of support for the nation's armed forces, the Mogadishu Mayor and Governor of Banadir Region, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, has delivered a critical shipment of… Read more »