Somalia Begins National Drive to Promote Safe, Respectful and Violence-Free Workplaces
The National Civil Service Commission (NCSC) and Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) have concluded a three-day national training programme, marking the launch of...
South West Somalia leader appoints new cabinet of 26 ministers
BAIDOA, Somalia — The leader of Somalia’s South West regional state has appointed a new cabinet comprising 26 ministers, as part of efforts to...
Somalia detains two soldiers over U.S. flag desecration video
MOGADISHU — Somali authorities have detained two soldiers who appeared in a viral video desecrating and stepping on a United States flag, the government...
US says it carried out airstrike against Al-Shabaab in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States military carried out an airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia's southern Jubbaland regional state on July 8, the...
Al-Shabaab commander captured near Kenya border as three militants killed in Somalia operation
A senior Al-Shabaab commander has reportedly been captured during a military operation conducted by Somali special forces near the Kenya-Somalia border.
According to sources privy...
Deputy PM: Somalia government, opposition agree to continue election talks
MOGADISHU — Somalia's federal government and opposition groups have held two days of talks in Mogadishu aimed at resolving disputes over the country's electoral...
NUSOJ Condemns Politically Motivated Arrest and Continued Detention of Female Journalist by Puntland Authorities
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest and continued detention of female journalist Suways Jama Mohamud (Suways Ga’ayte) by...
Somalia’s president inaugurates upgraded presidential guard headquarters
MOGADISHU, July 9 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday inaugurated a newly rebuilt and modernized headquarters for the 77th Brigade of the...
Somali defence minister visits military training school, urges troops to prepare for anti-militant operations
MOGADISHU — Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi visited the Qorilow military training school in the Middle Shabelle region, urging troops to strengthen their...
Somalia approves maritime cooperation deal with Egypt
MOGADISHU, July 9 — Somalia's cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding on maritime cooperation with Egypt aimed at strengthening collaboration in ports and...
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Somalia reaffirms support for Palestinians at OIC emergency meeting
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Somalia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and International Cooperation Minister Hassan Mohamed Ali Nadaara led the Somali delegation at the 23rd Extraordinary...
Former South West leader rejects Al-Shabaab links to regional forces
BAIDOA, Somalia — Former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has strongly rejected allegations linking the state’s Darawish forces to Al-Shabaab and...
Red Sea states seek stronger maritime security cooperation as threats rise
NAIROBI, Kenya — Countries bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are seeking to strengthen maritime security cooperation as threats including piracy, human...
