Somalia’s Sovereignty Unravels
Since the collapse of Somalia’s central government in 1991, the country has struggled with deep political disorder, violent fragmentation, and a prolonged failure to...
Al-Shabaab attack on Somali army base repelled in central region
JOWHAR, Somalia — The Al-Shabaab militant group launched a pre-dawn attack on Friday in Wargaadhi area of Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, targeting a military...
Somalia says senior Al-Shabaab bomb maker killed in air strike
MOGADISHU — Somalia said on Thursday that a precision air strike carried out last month in the town of Jilib, in the Middle Juba...
Somaliland Says Won’t Host Israeli Military Base In Return For Recognition
HARGEISA, Somalia - The breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday denied allegations by the Somali president that it would take resettled Palestinians or host...
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...
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Somali Parliament Speaker Chairs EAC Parliamentary Speakers’ Extraordinary Meeting in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Hon. Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur (Jaamac), chaired an...
Somali Upper House Speaker Attends Türkiye’s 103rd Republic Day Celebration in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Speaker of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, attended a ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary...
Southwest State Leader Meets with Commander of the Third Sector of AU Peacekeeping Forces
Baidoa, Somalia – The Leader of Somalia’s Southwest State, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), received the Commander of the Third Sector of the African...
