Somali PM honors youth at ‘Daaci 2026’ event, urges digital moral leadership
MOGADISHU – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday night called on the nation’s youth to leverage technology for social good, while offering...
SouthWest State Leader Steps Down, Appoints Acting President After Baidoa capture
BAIDOA, Somalia - The outgoing leader of the South West State, Abdicasiis Laftagareen, officially resigned on Monday, naming Finance Minister Ahmed Mohamed Hussein as...
Somalia appoints new deputy ministers in cabinet reshuffle
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Hamza Abdi Barre has issued a decree appointing new deputy ministers to join the cabinet of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
The...
Somalia’s president briefs diplomats on security, reforms
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met ambassadors and representatives of international organizations at the presidential palace on Monday, where he outlined progress on...
Federal and South West State Forces Seize Majority of Baidoa in Key Military Push
BAIDOA, Somalia — Federal government troops, working alongside South West State’s “Salvation” forces, have gained control over most neighborhoods and strategic locations in Baidoa,...
IGAD Expresses Concern Over Growing Political Tensions in Somalia’s SouthWest State
DJIBOUTI – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Sunday announced it is closely monitoring the escalating political developments in Somalia’s South West State,...
SouthWest State Leader Warns of ‘Severe’ Military Response as Somali Army Advances Near Baidoa
BAIDOA – The leader of Somalia’s South West State, Abdiaziz Laftagareen, issued a stark warning to the federal government on Monday, vowing a "severe"...
Southwest state parliament Speaker Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions
BAIDOA, Somalia — The speaker of Southwest Somalia’s parliament, Ali Said Fiqi, on Monday called for restraint and warned against bloodshed over political differences,...
Somali national forces conduct military operation against Al-Shabaab in daynunay
Mogadishu – Somali National Security Forces, continuing their operations against Al-Shabaab militants, have successfully carried out a planned military operation in the Daynunay area...
Parliament speaker raises alarm over alleged Turkish drone involvement in SouthWest State conflict
BAIDOA, Somalia - The speaker of Somalia’s South West state parliament, Dr. Ali Said Fiqi, has expressed strong concern over reports that Turkish-made drones...
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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...
