Somalia Parliament Session Called Off Over Lack of Quorum

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A planned session of Somalia’s Parliament was called off today due to a lack of quorum, preventing lawmakers from debating several...

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Visit Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to visit Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as part of efforts...

National Security Advisor Provides Insights on New AU Mission in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Feb 26 - Somalia’s National Security Advisor Hussein Moalim Mohamud shed light on the African Union’s new peacekeeping mission in Somalia, known as...

Somali Airstrikes Kill 48 Al-Shabaab Militants, Intelligence Agency Says

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency reported Tuesday that coordinated airstrikes with the Somali National Army killed 48 Al-Shabaab militants,...

Somali Forces and Local Clan Militia Foil Al-Shabaab Attacks

JOWHAR, Somalia - Somali National Army (SNA) forces, alongside local militia fighters, delivered a significant blow to Al-Shabaab militants today, repelling several attempted attacks...

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Villages in Hiiraan Region

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Armed groups affiliated with Al-Shabaab launched a heavy attack on villages in Hiiraan region, local sources reported.   The assault took place late...

Somali President Holds Talks with Libyan Leader In Tripoli

Tripoli (SMN) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Libyan leaders, including Mohamed Al-Menfi, Head of the Libyan Presidential Council, and Prime Minister...

Somalia Clears Outstanding Dues to the UN After 35 Years, Regains Voting Rights 

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has cleared its outstanding financial dues to the United Nations, ending 35 years on the Security Council’s list of countries...

A main market in Somali capital Shut Down Following Taxation Orders

Mogadishu, Somalia – The major Boocle market in the Banaadir region has been completely shut down today after the Somali government imposed new orders...

Somali President Arrives in Tripoli to Boost Ties with Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Tripoli on Monday for an official visit, warmly welcomed by Libyan officials as both...

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Somali Government Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack

BOOS-HAREERI, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed by local clan militias known as Macwiisley, repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants in the Boos-Hareeri area...

Dagaal iyo duqeyn ka dhacay Hiiraan iyo Shabeellaha Dhexe

JOWHAR, Soomaaliya - Dagaal u dhexeeya Ciidamada Dowladda oo kaashanaya Macwiisleyda iyo Al-Shabaab ayaa ka dhacay deegaanka Boos-Hareeri ee hoos taga degmada Aadan-Yabaal, ee gobolka...

Somali Military Kills 40 Al-Shabab Militants in Operation

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali military announced Monday that it had killed more than 40 Al-Shabab militants during a coordinated operation in the central...