Somalia intelligence chief holds security talks in Washington
WASHINGTON – The Director General of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency, Mahad Mohamed Salad, held a series of meetings in recent days in...
Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency Distributes Food Aid to 1,000 Families in Huddur
HUDDUR, Somalia — Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has distributed food aid to 1,000 families in Huddur, the regional capital of Bakool Region,...
Somali Military Holds Security Meeting in Baidoa to Boost Fight Against Al-Shabaab
BAIDOA, Somalia — A high-level security meeting focused on strengthening public safety and intensifying operations against Al-Shabaab was held Monday evening in Baidoa, officials...
Somalia’s Future Council Rejects Federal Appointment of Caretaker Leader for SouthWest State
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Future Council has strongly opposed the federal government’s appointment of a caretaker administration for South West State, calling the move...
Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Militants in Planned Hiiraan Operation
HIIRAAN REGION, Somalia — Somali National Army forces carried out a planned operation in eastern Hiiraan Region, killing several Al-Shabaab members, the military said.
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Interim SouthWest Leader Arrives in Baidoa for Talks on New Administration
BAIDOA, Somalia — A delegation led by the interim leader of Somalia’s SouthWest regional state, Jibriil Abdirashiid Haji Abdi, arrived on Thursday in Baidoa,...
Somalia Cabinet Approves Key Laws and Agreements, Calls for Peace Amid Security Gains
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Federal Cabinet of Somalia approved key legislative proposals, international agreements, and regulatory measures during its weekly meeting on Thursday, aimed...
Trump accuses Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans of fraud in Minnesota
WASHINGTON (AFP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has leveled sharp accusations against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans in Minnesota, alleging widespread misuse of...
Iranian-flagged vessel hijacked off Somalia
An Iranian-flagged vessel, identified as the Al Waseemi 786, has been hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, maritime security agencies reported...
Somali military holds workshop on civilian protection during anti-Shabaab operations
MOGADISHU — The commander of Somalia’s Joint Operations Coordination Center, Mohamed Ali Bariise, on Thursday opened a workshop for officers from various units of the...
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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...
