US diplomat Warns Against Recognition of Somaliland, Cites Risks to Regional Stability
MOGADISHU — Larry André, former US ambassador to Somalia, has urged the Trump adminstration to exercise caution before recognizing Somaliland’s independence, warning that any...
Somali researcher blames president for “abandoning the law”
MOGADISHU — A prominent Somali academic has warned that growing public frustration with President Hassan Sheikh's administration is pushing some citizens to join Al-Shabaab...
Officials from Hirshabelle visit central Somalia frontline in fight against militants
HAAJI ALI, Somalia — Senior officials from the Hirshabelle regional administration have arrived in the Haaji Ali area of the Middle Shabelle region to...
Somali Government Faces Mounting Criticism as Its 4-year Term Nears End
MOGADISHU, Aug 20 – Somalia’s federal government, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is facing growing accusations of rights violations, forced evictions, and misuse...
US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on ISIS-Somalia Financial Network
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 – The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million and the possibility of resettlement for anyone who...
Two Somali Nationals Injured in Armed Robbery in South Africa’s Rustenburg
RUSTENBURG, South Africa – Two Somali nationals were injured in an armed robbery late Monday in the town of Rustenburg, located in South Africa's...
Former Somali Presidents Warn Against Public Asset Misuse and Land Grabs
Mogadishu, Somalia – Former Somali presidents Abdikasim Salad Hassan, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo have jointly issued a warning against the illegal...
Somali President Visits Galmudug State to Boost Anti-Al-Shabaab Campaign
Dhusamareb, Somalia – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Dhusamareb, the capital of the Galmudug regional state, on Tuesday as part of a...
North East State election committee unveils parliamentary leadership election rules
LAS ANOD, Aug 19 — The election committee for the new North East regional parliament on Tuesday unveiled the rules for electing parliamentary leaders,...
Somali Lawmaker Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Political Failure, Violating Rule of Law
MOGADISHU – A Somali lawmaker has launched a scathing attack on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of violating the constitution, undermining national unity,...
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Somali Army Land Forces Commander Visits Galmudug to Assess Military Operations
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia — The commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, Brig. Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, also known as Gen. Khalid, arrived in...
Southwest State Cabinet Reviews Security and Five-Year Development Plan
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Aadan Madoobe) chaired a Cabinet meeting to discuss the security situation, business development and...
Somali Parliamentary Speaker Visits Djibouti’s Major Ports and Trade Facilities
ARTA, Djibouti — Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has visited major ports and commercial facilities in Djibouti as part of an official...
