Somalia’s Security Transition Hinges on Political Agreement, AUSSOM Summit Says
KAMPALA, Uganda — Somalia's long-term security depends on resolving its political divisions and forging broad national consensus, African leaders and international partners said at...
Veteran Somali Music Icon Ahmed Ali Egal Dies in United States
MOGADISHU — Renowned Somali singer, composer and musician Ahmed Ali Egal, one of the country's most influential cultural figures, died in the United States...
South Africa Says AU Backs Broader Migration Debate Instead of Focusing on Xenophobic Violence
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – South Africa said the African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration and irregular movement across the continent rather...
Somalia’s President Arrives in Uganda Ahead of AUSSOM Summit, Holds Talks With Museveni
KAMPALA, Uganda – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Uganda's capital Kampala on Friday, where he held bilateral talks with Ugandan President Yoweri...
AUSSOM Troop-Contributing Nations Seek UN Extension for Somalia Mission at Kampala Summit
KAMPALA, Uganda – Defence ministers from countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) agreed on Thursday to...
Somalia urges Africa to prepare for expected Super El Niño
MOGADISHU, Somalia— Somalia has called for stronger regional cooperation as African countries prepare for the expected impacts of the 2026 Super El Niño.
The appeal...
Somalia, African Union Discuss Security, AUSSOM at Addis Ababa Meeting
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisaalam Abdi Ali, held bilateral talks with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud...
Somali President Meets AFRICOM Commander to Discuss Security Cooperation and Counterterrorism Efforts
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday held talks with the commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin...
UN Cuts Weaken Somalia Mission, CDF Gen Kainerugaba Warns
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned that funding constraints and reduced United Nations logistical support are already weakening...
Former Somali Foreign Minister says Nabad & Nolol Rejects Calls to Restore Transitional Government
MOGADISHU — Somalia's former foreign minister Mohamed Abdirizak has rejected opposition calls to return the country to a transitional political system, saying the proposal...
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Somalia reaffirms support for Palestinians at OIC emergency meeting
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and International Cooperation Minister Hassan Mohamed Ali Nadaara led the Somali delegation at the 23rd Extraordinary...
Former South West leader rejects Al-Shabaab links to regional forces
BAIDOA, Somalia — Former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has strongly rejected allegations linking the state’s Darawish forces to Al-Shabaab and...
Red Sea states seek stronger maritime security cooperation as threats rise
NAIROBI, Kenya — Countries bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are seeking to strengthen maritime security cooperation as threats including piracy, human...
