Somali president meets Southwest elders to discuss peace and governance
BAIDOA, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday held talks with traditional elders from Southwest State, focusing on strengthening peace, reconciliation and democratic...
Somalia army chief praises joint operations, promises rewards for troops
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s army chief, Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed, on Sunday praised troops for what he described as significant gains achieved during joint security...
Somalia, Sudan sign diplomatic passport visa waiver deal
MOGADISHU — Somalia and Sudan have signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic passports, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations...
Somali minister meets women’s groups in Baidoa to discuss rights, challenges
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held talks with women’s organizations in Baidoa, the interim capital of...
Somali and Turkish Ground Forces Commanders Discuss Enhanced Military Cooperation
MOGADISHU — The Commander of Somalia’s Ground Forces, Gen. Sahal Adullaahi Omar, met with his Turkish counterpart, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, Gen....
Interim Southwest Leader Meets Elders to Promote Unity and Peace
Baidoa — The interim leader of Somalia’s Southwest State, Jibriil Abdirashid Haji, held talks with traditional elders aimed at strengthening peace and social cohesion,...
Somali Intelligence Says Nine Militants Killed in Operations in Lower Shabelle
Mogadishu — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said its forces, working with international partners, carried out planned operations in the Lower Shabelle region...
US Says F‑15E Strike Eagle Downed in Southern Iran, One Pilot Missing
Tehran — The United States confirmed that an F‑15E Strike Eagle was shot down in southern Iran on Saturday, with one of the two...
Somali Military Chiefs Visit Baidoa After Key Highway Reopened
Baidoa — Somalia’s top military commanders visited the southwestern city of Baidoa following the reopening of a key highway linking the capital to the...
Mortar shells land near Baidoa airport as Somali president arrives
BAIDOA, Somalia – Several mortar rounds struck near Shaati Gaduud airport in Baidoa on Friday as Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in the southwestern city, triggering...
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African journalists adopt a continental action plan on responsible AI, decent work and media...
African journalist leaders have adopted an advocacy action plan to advance responsible artificial intelligence (AI), decent working conditions and quality journalism across the continent....
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.
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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...
