Somalia blocks regional leaders’ security flights amid political tension
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali government has ordered aircraft carrying security personnel for the presidents of Puntland and Jubaland to return to their home...
Somalia Participates in India-Arab Summit, Highlights Economic Diplomacy
NEW DELHI — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cabdisalam Cali, attended the closing session of the India-Arab Summit, a two-day event attended...
AU Forces Distribute Clean Water to Displaced Families in Jowhar
JOWHAR, Somalia — Troops from the 5th Division of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) based at Jowhar Airport distributed clean drinking water...
Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Operatives in Hiiraan in Targeted Operation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National Army (SNA) forces carried out a meticulously planned operation on Sunday in Aboorey, Hiiraan region, targeting Al-Shabaab militants who...
Somalia Embassy in Egypt Denies Reports of Visa Suspension for Somali Citizens
CAIRO — The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Egypt has officially dismissed circulating reports on social media claiming that Egyptian entry...
Somalia Holds Consultative Meeting with Community Leaders Ahead of National Dialogue
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ali Hoosh, a member of the federal government’s dialogue committee, met with representatives...
Somali PM meets Chinese ambassador to boost bilateral cooperation
MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Friday met with China’s ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, to discuss strengthening and accelerating bilateral...
Kenya to expand Manda Bay air base with US funding amid al-Shabaab threat
NAIROBI — Kenya plans to expand the Manda Bay air base near the coastal tourist town of Lamu with funding from the United States,...
Somali Army Officers Assess Security Gains in Awdheegle After Al-Shabaab Clearance
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The commander of Somalia’s 143rd Unit of the 14 October Brigade, Colonel Ali Mahdi Abdi Beerdiide, received senior officers from the...
Turkey deploys F-16 jets in Somalia
ANKARA - Turkey has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, officials told AFP on Thursday, as Ankara seeks to expand its military footprint in...
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Somalia opens national security conference to strengthen coordination
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia on Tuesday opened a National Internal Security Conference in Mogadishu, bringing together senior government officials and security stakeholders to discuss...
Somalia Defence Minister calls for Somali-led security system at Mogadishu conference
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Macallin Fiqi on Tuesday called for a Somali-led security system that is efficiently managed, accountable and sustainable...
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh calls for global cooperation at Belgrade summit
BELGRADE, Serbia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday called for greater international cooperation to address conflicts, terrorism, geopolitical tensions and climate change,...
