Somalia deploys police to secure Banadir local council elections
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s police chief deployed security forces to designated posts across the Banadir region to secure local council elections scheduled for Wednesday, officials...
Banadir authorities place emergency services on high alert ahead of Mogadishu vote
MOGADISHU — Authorities in Somalia’s Banadir region said they had placed emergency response and health services on full alert, deploying sufficient vehicles and personnel...
Kenyan sentenced to life for foiled ‘9/11-style’ plot targeting US skyscraper
New York, Dec 24 — A Kenyan man was sentenced on Monday to life in prison for plotting what US prosecutors described as a...
Somali president backs national dialogue, rejects opposition ‘threats’ over 2026 vote
Mogadishu, Dec 24 — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Tuesday his government has accepted opposition calls for a national dialogue on the country’s...
UN Security Council renews mandate of peacekeeping force in Somalia for another year
NEW YORK - The UN Security Council on Tuesday renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for...
Somalia parliament approves $1.38 billion budget for 2026
Mogadishu, Dec 23 — Somalia’s parliament on Tuesday approved the federal government’s 2026 national budget, totaling $1.39 billion, during a joint session of both...
Farmajo Says Somalia’s Governance Has Deviated from Constitutional Path
Mogadishu, Somalia — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has issued a detailed political statement expressing deep concern over the country’s security, political, economic,...
Somali forces launch operation against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle region
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali National Army forces, working alongside the National Intelligence and local residents, carried out a planned operation targeting Al-Shabaab in the...
Somalia’s drought crisis worsens, over 4.6 million affected
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s drought crisis is deepening, with more than 4.6 million people — nearly a quarter of the population — affected by...
Somalia: At least 11 soldiers arrested in crackdown on armed personnel ahead of elections
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali authorities have detained 11 soldiers for carrying weapons illegally in Mogadishu, in a move aimed at ensuring security ahead of...
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Somalia urges Arab states to block wider recognition of Somaliland
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has urged Arab countries to use their diplomatic influence to prevent Israel's recognition of Somaliland from developing into a broader international...
South West leader meets traditional elders as reconciliation efforts gather pace
BAIDOA, Somalia — South West state leader Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur, widely known as Aadan Madoobe, met traditional elders at the presidential palace in Baidoa...
Hoggaamiyaha Koonfur Galbeed oo Madaxtooyada ku qaabilay odeyaasha dhaqanka
Baydhabo – Hoggaamiyaha Dowladda Koonfur Galbeed, Mudane Sheekh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe), ayaa Aqalka Madaxtooyada ee magaalada Baydhabo ku qaabilay odeyaasha dhaqanka Koonfur Galbeed.
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