Somali Authorities Escalate War on Media Freedom with Arrest of Two Senior Journalists
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly denounces the arbitrary arrest of two senior journalists from Shabelle Media Network, Director Abukar Sheikh Mohamud...
Somali Police Detain Shabelle Media Network Director and Deputy, Raising Concerns Over Press Freedom
MOGADISHU, Somalia (SMN) — Police in the Hamarweyne district of Mogadishu have detained Abukar Sheikh Mahmud, the Director-General of Shabelle Media Network, a prominent...
Ex-Somali Leader Honors army on 65th Anniversary
Mogadishu, April 12, 2025 (SMN) - Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Saturday congratulated the Somali National Army (SNA) on its 65th anniversary,...
Somalia marks 65th anniversary of national army amid continued fight against insurgents
MOGADISHU, April 12, 2025 (SMN) – Somalia on Saturday marked the 65th anniversary of its National Army, with senior government officials hailing the contributions...
Somali journalist detained over interview with opposition leader
MOGADISHU, Somalia (SMN) — A Somali journalist was detained Saturday after being summoned by police for questioning over an interview with an opposition party...
Somalia: General Sheegoow Ahmed Ali who Died in Custody Laid to Rest in Hometown
JOWHAR, Somalia, April 11 (SMN) – General Sheegoow Ahmed Ali, a former military officer and prominent figure in Somalia, died in custody while serving...
Somalia’s president attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey
ANTALYA, Turkey – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in the southern Turkish city of Antalya on Friday to attend the fourth Antalya Diplomacy...
Turkey, Somalia sign deal for onshore oil and gas exploration
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Turkey and Somalia have signed an agreement to initiate onshore oil and gas exploration, marking a significant milestone in their energy...
Somali Cabinet Praises Military Gains Against Al-Shabab, Approves Visa-Free Deal With Egypt
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Council of Ministers, in a regular session chaired Thursday by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, praised ongoing military operations aimed...
Somalia, Algeria Request Emergency UN Security Council Meeting Over Israeli Strikes in Syria
UNITED NATIONS — Somalia and Algeria have requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the consequences of recent Israeli...













