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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…
Hargeisa -- U.S. President Donald Trump described Somaliland as "a totally different country" during a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday, drawing a distinction between Somaliland and Somalia while suggesting Somaliland…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday attended a national ceremony marking the country's Flag Day, an occasion celebrating the national symbol of sovereignty, unity and independence.
Hargeisa, Oct 12 -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has described his recent meetings with senior U.S. officials as productive, expressing optimism about closer diplomatic, economic and security…
El Alamein -- As geopolitical tensions and internal conflicts continue to shake the Horn of Africa, the presidents of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea, together with the head of Sudan's Transitional Council, met in El Alamein on…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Army, Brig Gen Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has praised Uganda's training and mentorship support to his forces and appealed for further training partnership.
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's opposition-led Future Council has accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of intimidating former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, warning that security operations around his residence could trigger…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has denied allegations made by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) against his security guards, accusing the agency of misrepresenting a series…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire has warned that military movements targeting the homes of former national leaders in Mogadishu could fuel instability and deepen the country's political crisis.
Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct 11 -- Somaliland's government warned on Sunday that heavy rainfall and possible flash floods could affect several towns across the country, urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas and calling…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's House of the People Speaker, Abdukadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has urged a parliamentary committee to accelerate its work on pending legislation, with a particular focus on laws protecting the rights of…
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Himilo Qaran party has warned against possible military action targeting opposition politicians' offices, saying President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud would bear responsibility for any consequences if…
Mogadishu, Oct. 11, 2026 -- Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, met on Sunday with Robert Flannery, an adviser to the US government's East Africa Counterterrorism Programme, to…
In June, when Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, stood alongside Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the latter drew attention to the geography connecting them. Israel and Somaliland, Netanyahu…
Washington -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday continued his long-running attacks on Somalis by urging Minnesotans to "fight back" against the Somali community in the state.
Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Independent Human Rights Commission is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Somali National University in research, education and the promotion of human rights, the commission said following a…
Dar es Salaam -- Somalia is participating in the 12th Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12) in Tanzania, with discussions focusing on marine and coastal conservation, climate change and the sustainable use of…
Hargeisa, Somaliland -- Britain has expressed concern over the number of journalist arrests in Somaliland, saying more than 50 cases had been recorded in less than two years and warning that repeated detentions risk…
Baidoa, Somalia -- South West Somalia's cabinet has discussed security, flooding risks, youth employment and the delivery of basic public services at a meeting chaired by the state's leader, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe.
Mogadishu -- Somalia's cabinet has approved measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak and formed a six-ministry committee to coordinate the government's response, the government said.
Baidoa -- Authorities in Somalia's South West state have stepped up preparations for possible flooding as seasonal rains linked to El Niño are expected to begin in the coming days, officials said.
Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia wants to resolve its differences with the United Arab Emirates and remains willing to improve relations with Abu Dhabi despite disagreements over Somaliland and security cooperation, President…
Venice, Italy -- Somalia's navy chief, Gen. Abdiwahab Abdullahi Omar, has attended an international naval conference in Venice focused on strengthening maritime security, cooperation and information sharing among countries with…
Arusha, Tanzania -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdirahman Mohamed Nur Jama, held talks with a delegation from Türkiye's Grand National Assembly on the sidelines of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)…
Nairobi, Kenya, Oct 7 -- Namibia's Honorary Consul in Kenya, Said Ali, met Somaliland's representative to Kenya, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Omar, on Wednesday for talks focused on trade, regional cooperation and diplomatic…
Addis Abeba -- President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi 'Irro' spent nearly two weeks in the United States from 5 to 19 September 2026, engaging in Washington and New York to press Somaliland's case for deeper international…
Baku -- Somalia and Azerbaijan have discussed ways to strengthen education cooperation, including expanding opportunities for Somali students and supporting those currently studying in Azerbaijan, Somalia's embassy said…
Arusha -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur on Tuesday highlighted the country's democratic transition and called for stronger parliamentary institutions and political dialogue during the 153rd Assembly of…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's state-run news agency has criticised Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over his recent regional diplomacy, arguing that Somalia's growing alignment with Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan could conflict with…
Mogadishu -- Somalia's intelligence agency said a former head of al-Shabab's Amniyat security wing was killed in a planned operation carried out with international partners in the southern town of Jilib.