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...
Visa Denial Triggers Attack on Somali-Dutch Woman in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Kaaho Maslah, 27, a Dutch woman of Somali origin, survived a brutal attack by her husband in Mogadishu after she tried...
Somalia and Azerbaijan Hold Talks in Baku to Expand Cooperation
BAKU, July 24, 2025 – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdusalan Abdi Ali, held talks Thursday in Baku with his Azerbaijani...
Somali Forces Launch Attack on Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan, Inflict Heavy Losses
BELEDWEYNE — Local community defense forces in Somalia’s central Hiiraan region, along with SNA, launched a preemptive attack on Al-Shabaab militants Thursday afternoon, targeting...
Somalia Approves Visa Waiver Deal With Indonesia for Diplomatic, Service Passports
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a bilateral agreement with Indonesia to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service...
Azerbaijan, Somalia vow to deepen ties during Baku meeting
BAKU, July 24, 2025 – Azerbaijan and Somalia pledged to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation during an official visit by Somali Foreign Minister...
Puntland Rejects Somalia’s ‘Hijacking’ Claim, Invites Turkey to Join Probe Into Seized Weapons Ship
GAROWE, Somalia – Puntland state on Wednesday hit back at accusations by Somalia’s federal government, dismissing Mogadishu’s claim that the seizure of a weapons-carrying...
Ugandan president orders arrests of election officials over malpractice
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday announced the arrest of several local election officials over alleged fraud in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)...
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FAJ and UNECA eager to deepen media engagement on Africa’s development priorities
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the Pan-African body of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), today met Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and...
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...
