U.S., Nigeria Say Joint Operations Killed More Than 200 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters
ABUJA – The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Nigerian military said they had carried out joint operations against Boko Haram and Islamic...
Somali Elite Forces Conduct Security Operations, Reconciliation Efforts in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU – Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces said they had carried out security operations and community reconciliation efforts in the town of Yaaqbariwayne in...
Somalia Regrets U.S. Entry Denial for CAF Referee Omar Artan
MOGADISHU – Somalia's foreign ministry on Thursday expressed "deep regret" over the United States' decision to deny entry to internationally acclaimed Somali referee Omar...
Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held by Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute
MOGADISHU — Negotiations aimed at securing the release of eight Egyptian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates have collapsed after the kidnappers withdrew from...
Somalia’s Parliament Speaker Wins South West State Presidential Election
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia's House of the People Speaker, Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe, was elected president of South West State on Wednesday in a...
Somali PM Hails Referee Omar Artan as Symbol of Hope After World Cup Setback
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday paid tribute to internationally recognized referee Omar Artan, saying the official's dream of...
Somali Opposition Accuses Government of Targeting Political Rivals
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali opposition leaders on Wednesday accused the federal government of using security forces to intimidate political opponents and called for an...
Somalia Showcases Culture at Africa Day Celebration in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Somalia's embassy in Doha took part in an Africa Day celebration organized by the African Ambassadors Group in Qatar, joining diplomatic...
Somali Referee Omar Artan Returns to Hero’s Welcome After US Entry Denial
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday to a warm reception from supporters after being denied entry...
Somalia Regrets World Cup Absence of Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Entry Setback
MOGADISHU — Somalia's Ministry of Youth and Sports on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the circumstances that prevented internationally recognized Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir...
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Somalia’s president meets Djibouti army chief ahead of AUSSOM commanders’ conference
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday met Djibouti's armed forces chief, General Zakaria Sheikh Ibrahim, in Mogadishu ahead of a conference...
Deni accuses Somali federal government of backing rival forces after Galkayo clashes
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Wednesday accused Somalia's federal government of supporting rival forces involved in clashes in the central...
Somalia offers condolences to Ethiopia after deadly landslide in Amhara region
MOGADISHU — Somalia has extended its condolences to Ethiopia following a devastating landslide in the Amhara region that caused deaths and destruction, expressing solidarity...
