Somalia: HGFD Leaders Witness Transformative Impact At SOS Children's Villages in Somalia

SOS Children's Villages in Somalia marked a defining moment with a visit from a high-profile delegation of HGFD (SOS Kinderdorf weltweit), led by CEO Lanna Idriss and Regional… Read more »

Somalia: 228 Individual Police Officers Honoured for Exceptional Service in Somalia's Security and Stability Efforts

A total of 228 Individual Police Officers (IPOs) serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) were honoured on Wednesday in Mogadishu for their exemplary… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Expels Swedish Counsellor in Sudden Diplomatic Fallout

The Somali government has declared Anna Saleem Högberg, the Counsellor and Head of Swedish Development Cooperation, persona non grata, expelling her from the country in a move… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Ambassador to the U.S. Hosts Eritrean Diplomat for Strategic Talks On Regional Stability

Dahir Hassan, Somalia's Ambassador to the United States, recently welcomed Berhane Solomon, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Eritrean Embassy to the U.S., at the Somali Mission… Read more »

Algeria: Somalia's Newly Appointed Ambassador to Algeria, Yuusuf Ahmed Hassan (Jeego), Presents Credentials to Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf

Yuusuf Ahmed Hassan (Jeego), the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Algeria, formally presented a copy of his credentials to Algerian Minister of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Council of Ministers Holds Regular Session, Discusses Counterterrorism Efforts and Strategic Developments

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia convened today for their regular weekly meeting, focusing on the ongoing battle against terrorist groups in various… Read more »

Somalia: Family and Human Rights Development Ministry of Somalia Highlights Key Achievements for February 2025

The Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development in Somalia has unveiled significant strides made in February 2025 toward advancing women's rights, combating harmful practices,… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Meets With Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Labour Cooperation in Somalia

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

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: 70 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Major Somali Military Offensive in Lower Shabelle

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 »

Somalia: FAO Partners With Scrp to Enhance Agricultural Resilience in Puntland, Jubaland, and Hirshabelle

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

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: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Attends Eid Al-Fitr Prayer in Mogadishu, Emphasizes Unity and National Progress

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: Somali Deputy Prime Minister Joins Eid Prayers in Mogadishu, Honors Frontline Troops

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 »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia Embarks On Official Visit to Turkey

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

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: Minister of Labour and Social Affairs and FAO Somalia Country Representative Sign Data-Sharing Agreement to Boost Social Protection and Poverty Reduction Efforts

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 »

Africa: African Union Launches Key Technical Working Session to Strengthen Aussom's Operational Capabilities

On Saturday, key stakeholders from the African Union (AU) officially launched a four-day Technical Working Session aimed at enhancing the Capacities and Capabilities Generation… Read more »

East Africa: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Participates in Joint Summit of EAC and SADC, Discusses Security and Humanitarian Crisis in the DRC

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, today participated in a joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African… Read more »

Africa: Second Deputy PM Bids Farewell to AU Chairperson Mohamuud Ali Yussuf

The second Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdisalam Abdillahi Ali, today bid farewell to the Chairman of the African Union, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Yusuf,… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia Hosts an Afternoon Meeting With Ministry Leaders and Staff

The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Bidhaan Warsame, hosted an afternoon meeting with the leaders and staff of the ministry. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President and Prime Minister Hold Fruitful Meetings With African Union Chairperson

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, today hosted the Chairperson… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Hosts Iftar Dinner for African Union Chairperson and Diplomats Upon Arrival in Somalia

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, hosted an Iftar dinner in honor of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mohamuud… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Airstrikes in Lower Shabelle Region

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced that 82 members of the Al-Shabaab group, including senior commanders and militants, were killed in airstrikes… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Participates in the Eastern Africa Cultural Festival

Somalia is participating in the 2nd Eastern Africa Cultural, Arts, and Craft Festival held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »