Southwest State swears in new interior security minister
Baidoa — The interim leader of Somalia’s Southwest State, Jibriil Abdirashiid Haji Abdi, attended the swearing-in ceremony of the region’s new interior security minister,...
Somalia receives Turkish drilling vessel as offshore oil plans advance
Mogadishu — Somalia’s offshore oil ambitions took a step forward Thursday as the drilling vessel Çağrı Bey arrived off the coast of the capital...
British man charged with directing activities of Somalia-based Al-Shabaab
LONDON - A British man has been charged with offences linked to an Islamist terror group based in Somalia.
Jermaine Grant, 43, of no fixed...
Jubaland forces seize military uniforms smuggled across border
Dhobley, Somalia — Security forces in Jubaland have seized a shipment of military uniforms allegedly smuggled across the border during an operation in the...
Somali president chairs security and stabilization meeting in Baidoa
Baidoa — Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a high-level meeting in the southwestern city of Baidoa alongside Jibril Abdullrashid Haji Abdi, bringing together ministers from...
Somalia takes seat on African Union Peace and Security Council for first time
ADDIS ABABA — Somalia has entered a new chapter in African diplomacy after formally assuming a seat on the African Union Peace and Security...
Trump warns of ‘civilization’ at risk if Hormuz not reopened
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that “an entire civilization could die tonight” if Iran does not agree to reopen the Strait...
SouthWest leader urges boost to Baidoa administration, services
BAIDOA, Somalia — The acting leader of SouthWest state, Jibriil Abdirashid Haji Abdi, on Tuesday held talks with federal lawmakers and Baidoa’s mayor to...
Somali president meets Baidoa mayor to discuss security and development
Baidoa — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with the mayor of Baidoa to discuss security, public services and development needs in the...
Somali President Chairs Security Meeting in Baidoa Focused on Stabilisation Efforts
BAIDOA — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday chaired a key security meeting in Baidoa, focusing on stabilisation efforts in the South West State...
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Surviving Gunfire, Leading the Fight for Women Journalists in Somalia
At a U.N. panel in New York, Maryan Seylac described surviving gunfire in Somalia and urged stronger protections for women journalists.
By Abdirisak Mohamud Turyare
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Somalia Highlights Investment Opportunities at World Investment Forum in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Somalia has highlighted its growing investment opportunities at the ninth World Investment Forum (WIF 2026) in Doha, with State Minister for...
Soomaaliya oo Madasha Maalgashiga Adduunka ku soo bandhigtay fursadaha maalgashi ee dalka
DOOXA, Qatar — Soomaaliya ayaa fursadaha maalgashi ee dalka ku soo bandhigtay Madasha 9-aad ee Maalgashiga Adduunka (WIF 2026), oo ka dhacday magaalada Dooxa...
