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Somaliland has announced that it is pursuing efforts to fully assume control of its airspace management and to eliminate the requirement for Somalia’s electronic visa (E-Visa) system, which travelers to Hargeisa are currently compelled to…
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stated that elections will be held in Jubaland areas where voting is feasible, while in locations where conditions do not permit elections, the electoral procedures designated for such situations will…
Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, issued a stern warning to opposition politicians regarding the dangers posed by the mobilization of forces, the formation of militias, and any actions that could undermine the country’s…
The National Electoral Commission is preparing to hold a “one-person, one-vote” election on the 30th of this month in the Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions, even as tensions run high in the Hiran region. The Federal Government is pushing…
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced that 12 Al-Shabaab members were killed during a planned operation in the Buur-Saruur area of the Middle Shabelle region. NISA stated that the operation took place…
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somalia Humanitarian Forum (CHF 2026) concluded in Mogadishu, addressing preparedness for the anticipated impacts of the 2026 “Super El Niño” climate event, early warning systems, and the implementation of urgent…
The Parliament of Somaliland, comprising the House of Representatives and the House of Elders (Guurti), has issued a statement supporting the diplomatic initiatives of Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro), particularly…
A high-level delegation from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has returned to Islamabad after concluding a five-day working visit to Somalia. During the visit, the delegation held high-level meetings with the country’s leadership and the…
A large-scale demonstration took place today in Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiran region, where participating citizens, politicians, community elders, and officials expressed concern and opposition regarding the planned electoral…
The United Nations Secretary-General met with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, to discuss the security situation in Somalia and efforts to strengthen support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, in New York to discuss strengthening the strategic relationship and cooperation between Somalia and the United States.…
The Speaker of the Somaliland House of Representatives, members of the Somaliland government, and Somaliland citizens residing in North America held a rally on Wednesday outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. The rally…
The British government has announced £5 million in new funding to support vulnerable communities in Somalia in preparing for floods expected to result from El Niño during the Deyr rainy season (October to December). This funding will…
Somaliland’s Minister of Interior and Security, Abdalle Mohamed Arab; the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Abdirahman Hassan; and the Fire Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Ahmed…
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) stated that he hopes security cooperation between Somaliland and Israel will begin before the end of this year. Irro made these remarks after concluding a two-week visit to…
Local forces armed with various weapons—including sniper rifles and heavy weaponry—have appeared in the Afcad area of the Hiiraan region, amidst a tense political climate regarding the upcoming Hirshabelle administration elections. The…
Political and military activities are underway in the city of Beledweyne in opposition to holding any elections related to the Hirshabelle Regional State within the Hiiraan region. Some politicians, elders, and prominent figures from the…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in New York on Tuesday. The meeting took place during the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, as stated by the…
The Office of the Auditor General of Somalia has opposed the application of the open competitive recruitment process for government jobs to its own office, stating that doing so infringes upon the institution’s constitutional independence.…
Somaliland’s opposition party, KAAH, has expressed concern over the detention of journalist Abdiqani Hussein Abokor (“Baylood”), calling on the government to uphold press freedom, freedom of speech, and the fundamental rights of citizens.…
The Commander of the Somali Air Force, Brigadier General Abdirisaaq Mohamud Haji, met today at his office with the U.S. Defense Attaché to Somalia, Colonel Egan O’Reilly, to discuss critical issues regarding the situation in the country.…
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Kenya, Mr. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, received the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Somalia, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, at the Somali Embassy in Nairobi during a working…
KISMAYO— The Speaker of the Jubbaland House of Representatives and Acting President of Jubbaland, Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman, received a high-level delegation from Sweden and UNICEF at the Jubbaland Presidential Palace. The delegation was led…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a delegation led by him have departed for the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly session in New York. Sources close to the presidency confirmed the delegation’s travel,…
Puntland has handed over the troops and vehicles it seized this morning in the city of Galkayo to the Galmudug administration, following discussions between officials from both sides. The Puntland and Galmudug administrations discussed the…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received a high-level delegation from the Pakistan Air Force in Mogadishu, where the two sides discussed the development of the Somali Air Force and the strengthening of defense cooperation. The…
Puntland forces intercepted two vehicles this morning in the southern part of Galkayo that were reportedly carrying troops belonging to the Federal Government of Somalia. The troops reportedly arrived from the direction of Galmudug, and…
The Puntland administration has launched two simultaneous operations—one on land and one at sea—across various parts of the region. The first operation, codenamed “Onkad” (Thunder), is underway in the Cal Madow Mountains of the Sanaag…
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced that its forces, in collaboration with international partners, conducted a planned operation in the Guulane and Al-Furqaan areas of the Middle Shabelle region.…
Somalia’s Defense Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, stated that Somali forces are capable of resisting Al-Shabaab, even if the African Union’s AUSSOM forces withdraw from the country. Fiqi said that government forces and the Somali public are…