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The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives elected Ahmed Shide as its Speaker yesterday, making him the first Somali to lead the lower house of the Ethiopian Federal Parliament. Ahmed Shide’s election took place during the inaugural…
Somaliland Police Spokesperson, Senior Colonel Abdi-Aziz Sheikh Ismail, stated that the Environmental and Wildlife Protection Force will take legal action against anyone who violates Somaliland’s environment and wildlife. The spokesperson…
Somaliland’s Minister of Livestock, Omar Shu’ayb, addressed an incident that occurred in the Kodayare area of Dacarbudhuq district, stating that the incident involved only one individual and that security forces are currently pursuing…
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Somaliland, Mr. Abdullahi Jama Osman (Geeljire), accompanied by the Governor of Awdal Region, Mr. Hassan Dahir (Hassan Iid), launched a major environmental awareness campaign in the Awdal…
The Danab Commando forces of the Somali National Army—specifically the 161st Company of the 16th Brigade—conducted a planned operation from last night through the early hours of this morning in the Jowhar-yareey area of the Lower…
The Minister of Internal Security for the Jubaland State, Gen. Yusuf Hussein Osman (Dhuumaal), participated in a police-community partnership program in the Gobweyn area, aimed at strengthening the relationship and cooperation between…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated that the war against Al-Shabaab may continue for some time, but there is no possibility of the group regaining overall control of the country. In an interview with Al Jazeera, the President…
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has stated that operations at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport are proceeding normally, dismissing circulated reports claiming the airport would close in the coming days. In a statement issued…
Prof. Ahmed Ismail Samatar, a prominent Somali politician and scholar who has long commented on affairs concerning Somaliland and the Horn of Africa, has criticized the recent visit to the United States by Somaliland President Abdirahman…
The leaders of Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia held a summit in the Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein, rejecting unilateral actions by Ethiopia that could harm the water rights of Egypt and Sudan—both of which are in a dispute with…
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived today in the town of Ballanbale, Galgaduud region, to participate in efforts to resolve a clan dispute stemming from past armed clashes. The Prime Minister’s visit comes as the federal…
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) has issued a warning regarding the risk of flooding from the Shabelle River, noting that the river has breached its banks at 366 critical locations. SODMA Commissioner Mohamud Moallim Abdulle…
The Commander of the Somaliland National Army, Brigadier General Nimcaan Yusuf Gaaxnuug, received the “Gaashaan” National Army team—who achieved success in the Hargeisa International Half Marathon (21km)—at his General Headquarters office…
The Puntland Police Command has suspended the Mudug Regional Police Commander, Maxamuud Muuse Bile (known as Fardafuul), following an incident involving the escape of prisoners captured during an operation against pirates. The commander…
The Deputy Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Madeey Nurey Sheikh Ufurow, attended an official ceremony marking the swearing-in of the 9th batch of officer cadets and the 22nd Brigade of the Gorgor Commandos of the…
The Commander of the Somaliland National Army, Brigadier General Nimcaan Yuusuf Gaaxnuug, inspected several National Army barracks in the city of Burao today, specifically the 12th Division Headquarters. The Commander met with officers…
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland today received a $1 million grant from the Government of Taiwan, intended to strengthen, expand, and improve dialysis services provided in Somaliland hospitals. Taiwan’s Representative to…
The situation in the Hiiraan region is entering a new phase following a meeting in the town of Maxaas attended by former members of the *Macawiisley* militia from the Hawadle clan. The meeting has become a major topic of discussion across…
The Somaliland government has stated that it has consistently supported agreements granting Ethiopia access to the sea, noting that such cooperation could lead to shared interests and regional development. In a statement issued on October…
The United Nations has allocated $16 million to Somalia as part of a $160 million package designated for 12 countries facing underfunded humanitarian crises. The funding was announced on October 2, 2026, and Somalia is one of eight African…
The Somali Navy and Coastal Defense Force conducted a maritime patrol and surveillance operation off the coast of Hobyo district in the Mudug region, where they intercepted a vessel suspected of operating illegally within Somali waters.…
Reports from the Mudug region indicate that Al-Shabaab fighters have cut off the road connecting the towns of Hobyo and Harardhere—a vital route for the movement of people and vehicles between the coastal areas and the interior of the…
The Somaliland Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has launched the implementation of the Somaliland Financial Management Information System (SLFMIS) at Hargeisa General Hospital, as part of broader plans to modernize financial…
The Pakistani government has announced that it will provide 12.5 million rupees ($44,000) and a house to the family of each of the three Pakistani sailors killed during the rescue operation of an oil tanker that had been held off the coast…
The United Kingdom has allocated an additional £2.5 million to Somalia to strengthen preparedness for floods expected during the *Deyr* rainy season (October to December 2026), as weather forecasts indicate an increasing risk of flooding…
A new report published on September 28, 2026, by Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ)—utilizing data collected by the organization Airwars—states that airstrikes conducted by the United States and the coalition it leads in…
The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Mahad Mohamed Salad, currently in the city of Dhusamareb, held various meetings tonight with different segments of society from the Galmudug capital. The meetings were…
Freedom Airline has denied reports claiming that a flight scheduled for yesterday on the Garowe-Mogadishu-Nairobi route was cancelled due to a requirement for passengers to possess a NIRA identification card. Mukhtar Hamud, Freedom…
Eritrea announced that it has severed diplomatic relations with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed the Eritrean embassy and ordered ten Eritrean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. On Thursday, Ethiopia announced the closure of…
Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has leveled serious accusations against opposition politicians, alleging that they are holding meetings regarding Somalia in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In a post on his Facebook…