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Baardheere, Somalia -- The commander of the Somali army's ground forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has inspected a heavily damaged bridge in the southern town of Baardheere, as authorities prepare for possible…
New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the release of Somali journalist Abdiqani Hussein Abokor, also known as Baylood, who has been held without charge since August 29 in the breakaway region of Somaliland after…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali special forces have carried out planned operations targeting suspected Al-Shabaab activity in the Lower Shabelle region, the military said Sunday.
Bardere, Somalia -- The commander of Somalia's land forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has arrived in the southern town of Baardheere to assess the security situation and ongoing military operations in the Gedo…
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, a reporter with Arlaadi Media Network, who died in the early hours of Monday, 7 September, from the serious injuries…
Beledweyne, Somalia -- Senior officials from Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) have stepped up public awareness efforts in and around Beledweyne, warning residents to prepare for possible flooding and other…
Somalia has formally become the 50th country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, depositing its instrument of ratification with the African Union.
Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Internal Security Conference was held in Mogadishu on September 1 and 2, bringing together members of the federal government, including the ministers for Internal Security, Interior and…
Washington -- A prominent U.S. foreign-policy analyst has urged President Donald Trump's administration to recognise Somaliland, arguing that closer relations with Hargeisa would advance American security and economic…
Baidoa, Somalia -- Authorities in Somalia's South West State said Thursday that government and regional forces had repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab on the strategic city of Baidoa, although rival forces claimed responsibility…
Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro departed on Thursday for his first official working visit to the United States since taking office, the presidency said.
Somali political life is intensely debated across towns, households, media platforms and diaspora communities. Yet this energy does not consistently produce the power to compel answers, reverse failed policies or remove…
Bosaso, Somalia -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has distributed food aid to more than 4,000 vulnerable families in several parts of the northeastern Bari region, where communities are being affected by…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's armed forces repelled an attack on the southwestern city of Baidoa early Thursday, the federal government said, describing the assailants as an "alliance of terrorists."
Baidoa, Somalia -- Heavy fighting erupted in the Somali city of Baidoa on Thursday between forces loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and troops aligned with the federal government,…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Upper House Committee on Social Services conducted a working visit on Thursday to the headquarters of the National Health Professionals Council to assess its operations and role in regulating the…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Independent media houses and journalists in Somalia are facing an escalating wave of online attacks and censorship, including coordinated fake copyright claims, content takedowns and demands for…
Baidoa, Somalia -- South West state leader Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur, widely known as Aadan Madoobe, met traditional elders at the presidential palace in Baidoa on Wednesday as efforts to promote reconciliation and social…
Mogadishu -- Somalia has urged Arab countries to use their diplomatic influence to prevent Israel's recognition of Somaliland from developing into a broader international campaign to recognise the breakaway region.
Bari, Somalia -- Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni chaired a high-level security meeting in Somalia's northeastern Bari region, ordering tougher measures against illegal weapons, militant groups, piracy, trafficking and…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia has called for stronger coordination and preparedness at the regional and district levels as the country braces for climate-related hazards and the expected impact of El Niño in 2026.
Doha, Qatar -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held talks with several Qatari state-owned companies and institutions during an official visit to Qatar, seeking to strengthen bilateral ties and attract investment to…
Belgrade, Serbia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday called for greater international cooperation to address conflicts, terrorism, geopolitical tensions and climate change, as he addressed a summit of the…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia on Tuesday opened a National Internal Security Conference in Mogadishu, bringing together senior government officials and security stakeholders to discuss efforts to strengthen internal security and…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Macallin Fiqi on Tuesday called for a Somali-led security system that is efficiently managed, accountable and sustainable within the country's economic capacity.
Hargeisa, Sept. 1 -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is expected to travel to Washington in the coming days for his first visit to the United States since taking office, Israeli public broadcaster Kan…
Addis Abeba -- Somalia is approaching one of the most dangerous political moments in its post-1991 history. The confrontation between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and several Federal Member States (FMS) has…
Electoral commission announces fresh polls for two federal member states following court ruling that annulled Galmudug's previous results.
Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş says Ankara will maintain its support for Somali security forces while expanding cooperation in energy, fisheries and other strategic sectors.
Belgrade, Serbia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Serbia on Monday for talks with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic and to attend a high-level event marking the 65th anniversary of the first…