Clashes between factions within Al-Shabaab in central Somalia leave three dead
GALGADUD, Somalia (AFP) — Fierce fighting erupted Wednesday afternoon in the God Shillan area of central Somalia’s Galgadud region, leaving at least three al-Shabaab...
Somalia’s defence minister accuses Puntland leader of fueling division over seized arms ship
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has launched a sharp rebuke against Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, accusing him of promoting...
Somali MP accuses federal government of instigating violence in Gedo region
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali lawmaker has strongly criticized the federal government, accusing it of sparking fresh conflict in the southern Gedo region, where...
Somalia: Federal Government accuses Jubaland leader of fueling fresh conflict in Gedo
MOGADISHU, July 25, 2025 – Somalia’s federal government on Friday accused Jubaland regional president Ahmed Madobe of inciting violence in the southern Gedo region following...
Heavy fighting erupts in southern Somalia after Al-Shabaab attack
Sabiid & Caanoole, Somalia – Fierce fighting broke out early Friday in the Sabiid and Caanoole area of southern Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region after...
Puntland refuses Somalia and Turkey’s demands to release weaponry on ship
The standoff continues between the government of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the federal government of Somalia over a cargo ship loaded with...
Visa Denial Triggers Attack on Somali-Dutch Woman in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Kaaho Maslah, 27, a Dutch woman of Somali origin, survived a brutal attack by her husband in Mogadishu after she tried...
Somalia and Azerbaijan Hold Talks in Baku to Expand Cooperation
BAKU, July 24, 2025 – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdusalan Abdi Ali, held talks Thursday in Baku with his Azerbaijani...
Somali Forces Launch Attack on Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan, Inflict Heavy Losses
BELEDWEYNE — Local community defense forces in Somalia’s central Hiiraan region, along with SNA, launched a preemptive attack on Al-Shabaab militants Thursday afternoon, targeting...
Somalia Approves Visa Waiver Deal With Indonesia for Diplomatic, Service Passports
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a bilateral agreement with Indonesia to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service...
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Dhusamareb
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a delegation he is leading arrived Friday in Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug state, where...
Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo gaaray Dhuusamareeb
DHUUSAMAREEB — Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, iyo wafdi uu hoggaaminayo ayaa maanta gaaray magaalada Dhuusamareeb, caasimadda Galmudug, halkaas oo si diiran...
Somali President Says Government Has No Hostility Towards Its People
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Friday that the federal government had no hostility towards any Somali citizen, insisting that the country’s...
