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Osman Yusuf Oskar, wearing a T-shirt with the letters "SUPER EL NINO," walks the streets of Mogadishu carrying a megaphone and signs to alert other Somalis of the risks of heavy rains during the upcoming rainy season.
Washington -- Somaliland was identified separately from Somalia on a geopolitical map displayed during a security presentation by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the territory's position in the…
Mogadishu -- Somalia's parliament speaker Abdikadir Mohamed Nur Jama has called on the federal government to explain security lapses in the country's South West state, accusing some political actors of supporting Al-Shabaab…
Mogadishu -- Somalia and Türkiye have discussed strengthening cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy, with a focus on developing the Horn of Africa country's marine resources and attracting investment.
Mogadishu -- South West state leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe has expressed concern over the security situation in the region, calling for stronger efforts to protect civilians and address threats posed by forces loyal to…
Mogadishu -- Somalia and Iraq have agreed to explore ways to strengthen economic cooperation, including expanding agricultural ties and facilitating Somali livestock exports to the Iraqi market, Somalia's foreign ministry said.
Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday congratulated the newly elected speaker of Galmudug state's parliament and his two deputies following their election in Dhusamareb, the regional capital.
Mogadishu -- Somalia's Upper House of Parliament has approved a bill establishing a national weather forecasting agency, while advancing legislation on judicial cooperation as the government seeks to strengthen the country's…
Somalia's election commission has announced it will hold parliamentary and presidential polls in April and May next year, but critics say the decision will lead to more conflict in a deeply fragmented country facing a long-running…
Nairobi -- Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has warned that the country's disputed electoral process could deepen political divisions and trigger civil conflict, calling for an agreement on inclusive…
Nairobi -- Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving in Somalia have received a leadership visit focused on operational readiness, discipline and personnel welfare as they continue their mission under the African Union Support…
Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal government on Thursday welcomed an election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, covering elections for both houses of parliament and the president.
Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) chief, Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, has met senior United Nations officials to discuss the country's humanitarian situation and preparations for potential flooding…
Mogadishu -- Somalia's ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, has met the speaker of Algeria's parliament, Dr. Khalida Boufdaach, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two…
Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a new science and technology centre at SIMAD University in the capital, aimed at advancing higher education, research and students'…
Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi returned home on Thursday after visits to the United States and the United Arab Emirates, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for distinguishing Somaliland from…
Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi said on Thursday that Somaliland strongly opposed interference and any actions that could threaten neighbouring Ethiopia's stability and security.
We strongly condemn the unilateral decision announced by the one-sided electoral commission established by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose presidential term has already expired.
Mogadishu -- A Somali army commander has urged troops stationed in the Lower Shabelle region to prepare for major operations aimed at driving Al-Shabaab militants from areas they control, according to a military statement.
Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced a timetable for federal parliamentary and presidential elections in 2027, setting the parliamentary vote for April 15 and the…
Mogadishu -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama, on Wednesday attended a commemoration at the Soobe intersection in Mogadishu marking the ninth anniversary of a devastating truck bombing that killed…
Hargeisa -- Thousands of people gathered in Somaliland's capital Hargeisa on Wednesday to thank U.S. President Donald Trump for describing Somaliland as a different country from Somalia, calling on Washington to formally…
Mogadishu -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali on Wednesday held a farewell meeting with Saudi Arabia's outgoing ambassador to Mogadishu, Ahmed Mohammed Saleh Al-Muwallad, thanking him for his role in strengthening…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Cabinet has approved a resolution to implement the country's new constitution and appointed a ministerial committee to draft legislation defining the structure of the government, the number of…
Hargeisa -- Somaliland's army chief has met Ethiopian diplomatic and defence officials to discuss strengthening military cooperation and addressing regional security concerns, according to a statement posted on the…
Hargeisa -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has urged Washington to formally recognise Somaliland, firmly backing President Donald Trump's remarks that Somaliland is "a totally different country" from Somalia.
Hargeisa -- Somaliland's opposition parties KAAH and Kulmiye have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks distinguishing Somaliland from Somalia, calling for formal international recognition.
Mogadishu -- Somalia has added 10 individuals to its national financial sanctions list over alleged involvement in financing and supporting Al-Shabaab, the country's National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of…
Hargeisa -- Somaliland's foreign minister welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's distinction between Somaliland and Somalia on Tuesday, saying the remarks reflected Somaliland's separate political status.
Mogadishu -- Somalia's ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, has met Algeria's minister of foreign trade and export promotion, Kamel Rezig, to discuss ways to strengthen trade relations and economic cooperation between the…