Somali president phones Erdogan following election victory
MOGADISHU - The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud phoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his victory in the presidential elections.
In a...
AU, Uganda diplomat visit UPDF soldiers injured in Buulo Mareer attack
Mogadishu – The SRCC and Head of the African Union Transmission Mission (ATMIS) Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, together with Uganda’s Acting Ambassador to Somalia, Maj....
UNFPA and KS-Relief Collaborate to Enhance Maternal and Reproductive Health in Somalia
Mogadishu, 18th June 2023 - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Somalia and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KS Relief) announced the...
Why it is important to lift arm embargo in Somalia
History of Arms Embargo imposed on Somalia Government
Arms embargo is a prohibition that applies to the trade or activities related to military items and...
Turkish-trained Gorgor forces attack Al-Shabaab bases
GALCAD (SMN) – The Turkish-trained Gorgor soldiers attack Al-Shabaab hideouts on the outskirts of the newly liberated Gal'ad in Galgadud region, authorities said.
During the...
Three cops killed and eight injured in Garissa IED attack
NAIROBI, Kenya - At least three police officers on Monday morning were killed when their vehicle ran over an IED in Garissa County.
Eight other...
Fighting resumes in the disputed city of Las Anod
LAS ANOD, Somalia - Heavy fighting again erupted in the town of Lasanod on Saturday following UN calls for a ceasefire and an immediate cessation of the hostilities.
Local forces...
Somalia deflects Kenyan attempts at demarcation dispute
NAIROBI, Kenya - In a maritime dispute with Kenya, Somalia has firmly stated that it will not accept any mediation, following the International Court...
Puntland president insists he will not extend term amid tension
GAROWE, Somalia - The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, for the first time, has spoken about claims that he is ready to extend...
Landmine blast on civilian bus kills at least six in Somalia
MARKA, Somalia - At least six people were killed and 12 others were injured when a roadside explosion hit a minibus in southern Somalia...