Somalia assumes UN Security Council presidency for January
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 1, 2026 — Somalia on Thursday officially assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January,...
Somali PM in Galmudug state for Talks on country’s sovereignty defense
Dhuusamareeb, Somalia — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived on Monday in Dhuusamareeb, the capital of the central state of Galmudug, where he...
Somali army says 29 Al-Shabaab fighters killed in overnight raids
MOGADISHU, Jan 1 – Somalia’s national army, backed by international partners, carried out overnight operations targeting Al-Shabaab positions in central Somalia, killing at least...
Malaysian PM condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday condemned Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Somali region of Somaliland, warning the...
Somalia thanks allies for backing sovereignty after Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
MOGADISHU, Jan — Somalia’s federal government on Monday thanked countries and international organisations for supporting its sovereignty, after Israel announced it had recognised the...
Somaliland president says more countries to recognise breakaway region
HARGEISA, Somalia, Jan — Somaliland’s president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro said more countries will soon recognise the self-declared republic, after Israel became the first...
OP-ED: Why the Somali Diaspora Should Keep Faith in Somalia’s Future
Somalia has endured its share of challenges, and yet the story of our country today is one of resilience, innovation, and opportunity. As we...
Somalia, China Pledge Stronger Ties, Reject Israel Interference
MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre today received China’s Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, at his office, in a meeting focused on...
Türkiye to Build Strategic Space Port in Somalia, Boosting Global Competitiveness
Ankara, Dec 31– Türkiye plans to develop a space port in Somalia, a move aimed at strengthening technological independence and tapping into the global...
Somalia reaffirms support for Yemen’s unity, backs Saudi role
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s sovereignty and unity, rejecting any actions it said could undermine the country’s constitutional...
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US warns of growing Houthi-Al-Shabaab links and regional security risks
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The expanding links between Yemen’s Houthi movement and Somalia’s Al-Shabaab group are raising concerns among U.S. officials and security experts over...
U.N. warns Baidoa fighting is worsening humanitarian crisis
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Fighting in Somalia’s southwestern city of Baidoa is worsening an already difficult humanitarian situation and putting civilians at greater risk, the...
Qaramada Midoobay oo ka digtay xaaladda bani’aadannimo ee Baydhabo
MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya — Xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay u qaabilsan Isku-dubaridka Arrimaha Bani’aadannimada (OCHA) ee Soomaaliya ayaa sheegay in colaadda ka socota magaalada Baydhabo ay sii...
