IGAD Steps Up Support for Somalia’s Ratification and Implementation of the Free Movement of...
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Wednesday intensified its support to Somalia to accelerate the ratification and implementation of the IGAD Protocol on...
Somalia government, opposition agree to continue political talks
MOGADISHU – Somalia's federal government and opposition representatives have agreed to continue political dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the country's political future, according to...
Northeastern administration excluded from Somalia’s $12 million climate resilience project
MOGADISHU, July 8 – Somalia's federal government has launched a $12 million international climate resilience project covering 17 cities across the country, but areas...
Somalia condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in Syria’s Damascus, pledges support for anti-extremism efforts
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday strongly condemned a “terrorist attack” in the Syrian capital Damascus, reaffirming its opposition to terrorism and violent...
Somalia, Italy discuss strengthening cooperation in media, culture and tourism
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Abdulfatah Qasim Mohamud on Tuesday received Italy’s Ambassador to Somalia Pier Mario Daccò Coppi for...
Somali minister meets traditional elders and religious leaders in Baidoa amid consultations ahead of...
BAIDOA, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, who is a candidate for the position of Speaker of...
Somalia’s defence minister visits troops on front lines in Middle Shabelle region
WARGAADHI, Somalia – Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, visited...
Somali, Saudi foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and maritime security
MOGADISHU, July 7 – Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to...
Puntland calls for credible national elections, criticises Somalia’s one-person-one-vote push
GAROWE, July 7 – Somalia's Puntland regional administration called for what it described as a legitimate, transparent and broadly accepted electoral process, criticising President...
Northeastern Somali regional forces deny defections to Somaliland
MOGADISHU, July 7 – The command of the Darawiish forces of Somalia's Northeastern regional administration has denied reports that soldiers and a military vehicle...
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Somalia’s president meets Djibouti army chief ahead of AUSSOM commanders’ conference
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday met Djibouti's armed forces chief, General Zakaria Sheikh Ibrahim, in Mogadishu ahead of a conference...
Deni accuses Somali federal government of backing rival forces after Galkayo clashes
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Wednesday accused Somalia's federal government of supporting rival forces involved in clashes in the central...
Somalia offers condolences to Ethiopia after deadly landslide in Amhara region
MOGADISHU — Somalia has extended its condolences to Ethiopia following a devastating landslide in the Amhara region that caused deaths and destruction, expressing solidarity...
