A Nation at the Crossroads: Why Somalia Must Bet on Its Youth
On July 1st, Somalia marked 65 years of independence. It was a day of patriotic reflection, of remembering the Somali Youth League (SYL), the...
Somalia’s President Arrives in Djibouti for Strategic Talks with Djibouti Leader
DJIBOUTI — Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Djibouti on Monday for a high-level meeting with Djibouti’s President, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Villa Somalia...
AUSSOM Statement on foiled Al Shabaab attack on Sabiid- Anole Military Bases
Mogadishu – At approximately 6.30 am today, a group of Al Shabaab militants attempted to attack Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) manned by troops from the...
Somalia welcomes France’s move toward recognising Palestinian state
Mogadishu – Somalia has expressed strong support for France’s declared intention to recognise the State of Palestine, calling it a significant and timely move...
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...
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Israa’iil oo muwaadiniinteeda uga digtay safarka Somaliland
TEL AVIV - Golaha Amniga Qaranka ee Israa’iil (NSC) ayaa soo saaray qiimeyn cusub oo ku saabsan khataraha amni ee ay wajihi karaan Israa’iiliyiinta...
Somalia formally joins AfCFTA to drive continental trade growth
Somalia has formally become the 50th country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, depositing its instrument of ratification with the...
More than 60 killed as Yemen government forces and Houthis clash in Taiz
TAIZ, Yemen — More than 60 people, including civilians, have been killed in renewed fighting between Yemen's internationally recognised government forces and Houthi rebels,...
