Heavy rains flood parts of Mogadishu, disrupt transport
MOGADISHU – Heavy rains that lasted for several hours have flooded parts of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, disrupting transport and slowing down movement across the...
Somalia’s parliament begins transition after speaker takes regional leadership role
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s National Assembly has begun a leadership transition after its former speaker, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), formally handed over duties following...
Report says Israel could deploy submarines to Somaliland under security deal
TEL AVIV – Israel's navy could deploy German-built Dolphin-class submarines to Somaliland's coast as part of plans linked to a reported military facility near...
Somalia urges immediate end to clan clashes in Hiraan, warns against online incitement
MOGADISHU – Somalia's Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation on Saturday expressed deep concern over deadly clashes between rival clans in the Jalalaqsi district...
IMF urges Somalia to reform oil fiscal regime ahead of exploration boom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Somalia to strengthen its petroleum fiscal framework as the country prepares for increased exploration activity.
The recommendation follows...
51 migrants reported dead or missing after boat sinks off Libya’s coast
TRIPOLI (Xinhua) -- A boat carrying 61 migrants sank off the coast of the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk on June 12, leaving 51...
South West State leader, Somalia disaster agency chief discuss drought crisis and flood risks
MOGADISHU – The leader of Somalia’s South West State, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur, widely known as Laftagareen, held talks in Mogadishu on Friday with...
Somali PM launches 2026 national exams, says education remains key government priority
MOGADISHU – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday officially launched the 2026 national secondary school examinations, reaffirming his government's commitment to education as...
Somalia envoy attends Arab League farewell ceremony in Cairo
CAIRO – Somalia’s ambassador to Egypt and permanent representative to the Arab League, Ali Abdi Awaare, attended a luncheon held in honour of Arab...
Somalia envoy joins Africa Day celebrations in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Somalia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Sheikh Noor Mohamed Hassan, and diplomats from the Somali embassy took part in celebrations marking Africa Day 2026,...
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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...
