Somalia rejects Crisis Group report on Al-Shabaab, says it distorts counterterrorism campaign
MOGADISHU, July 7 – Somalia's Ministry of Defence rejected a report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) on the country's fight against the Islamist...
Berbera airport being transformed into military hub, French newspaper reports
MOGADISHU, July 7 – A major military construction project is underway at Berbera airport in Somaliland, according to a report by French daily Le...
Somali defence minister visits Ceeldheer, urges support for anti-Al-Shabaab operations
CEELDHEER, Somalia — Somalia’s defence minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi on Monday held talks with residents in the central town of Ceeldheer in the Galgaduud...
A report warns Somalia security deteriorating amid political divisions
MOGADISHU - The European Union's asylum agency has warned that Somalia's security situation has significantly worsened, citing deepening political divisions and growing instability that...
Somali president arrives in Baidoa for South West State leadership inauguration
BAIDOA, July 6 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in the southwestern city of Baidoa on Monday to attend the inauguration ceremony of...
Somalia’s intelligence agency arrests two suspects over illegal weapons
MOGADISHU, July 6 – Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said on Monday it had arrested two men in the central Galgaduud region...
Mogadishu Port chief visits Seattle to strengthen institutional cooperation
MOGADISHU – The Director General of the Port of Mogadishu, Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur, widely known as "Ameriko", visited the city of SeaTac in...
Somali foreign minister bids farewell to departing EU ambassador
MOGADISHU, July 5 – Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali received the European Union's ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, on Sunday for a farewell meeting...
Puntland rejects federal role in approving resource deals
GAROWE, Somalia, July 5 – Puntland region said on Sunday that it holds the constitutional authority to manage and exploit natural resources within its...
SoDMA Launches First Phase of Food Distribution
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has launched the first phase of emergency food distributions, providing essential supplies to vulnerable families across...
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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...
