Somalia Welcomes UN Transition Plan, Emphasizing Sovereignty and Self-Reliance
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its approval of a United Nations Security Council resolution that outlines the transition of...
Jubaland Rejects Term Extension, Opposes Mogadishu Forum’s Communiqué
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Jubaland state in Somalia has firmly rejected a proposed term extension for both regional and federal leaders, denouncing Wednesday's decision...
Former Somali President Farmajo Criticizes NCC Decisions, Calls for Inclusive Governance
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Wednesday sharply criticized the decisions reached by the National Consultative Council (NCC), accusing the body...
Somalia Shifts to Multiparty Elections, Scheduled for 2025
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The country's federal government along with several regional leaders have agreed to a postponement of the highly anticipated direct elections. This...
UN Agrees To Wind Down Somalia Mission Over Next Two Years
NEW YORK - The UN Security Council on Wednesday voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has been...
Intense Clashes Erupt in Luuq District of Gedo Region, Claiming Lives
LUUQ, Somalia — The town of Luuq in Somalia's Gedo region has once again become the epicenter of violent conflict, with reports of intense fighting...
Somalia’s President Meets with Federal Parliament in National Unity Bid
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia hosted a dinner meeting with the Chairman and members of the Federal Parliament last night,...
U.N. Security Council to Vote on Transition of Somalia Mission
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution Wednesday that would initiate a two-year transition of the...
Somalia Expels Ethiopian Diplomat Amid Escalating Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's government has declared Ali Mohamed Adan, a counselor at the Ethiopian Embassy, persona non grata. Adan has been given 72...
Somalia’s Largest Emergency Center Opens in Mogadishu: A Milestone in Medical Infrastructure
MOGADISHU, Somalia — On Tuesday, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre officiated the opening of what is now Somalia's most extensive emergency medical facility, located...