Somalia Denies Reports of Rift with Egypt, Reaffirms Strong Ties
MOGADISHU, Somalia May 1 — The Somali government has strongly denied media reports claiming a rift between Somalia and Egypt, reaffirming that their bilateral...
Former Somali President Condemns Violent Clash in Parliament
MOGADISHU, May 1, 2025 — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Wednesday condemned a violent clash in parliament, accusing government and security...
Somalia delays key political talks amid widening political rift
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A major political meeting between Somalia's federal and regional leaders has been postponed to May 5, officials said Wednesday, as tensions...
Chaos Grips Somalia’s Parliament as MPs Clash Physically, Armed Forces Intervene
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s lower house descended into turmoil on Wednesday as lawmakers engaged in physical altercations, trading punches and slaps in a chaotic...
Puntland releases 15 prisoners of war, expects reciprocal move from Somaliland
GAROWE, Somalia – Authorities in Somalia’s northeastern Federal State of Puntland have released 15 prisoners of war captured during the 2022–2023 fighting in the disputed...
Taiwan says Somalia bans entry to its citizens amid Somaliland dispute
TAIPEI - Somalia has banned entry to Taiwan passport holders, citing compliance with a United Nations resolution, the island's foreign ministry said, blaming Chinese...
Five quarry workers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in northeast Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya – At least five quarry workers were shot dead and two others wounded early Tuesday in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Kenya’s...
Somalia speaker reverses expulsion of lawmaker after backlash
Mogadishu, April 29, 2025 (SMN) – Somalia’s Speaker of the House of the People, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madoobe), has reversed his decision...
Somali Forces Launch Successful Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali government forces, in collaboration with local fighters, have successfully carried out operations in the Ciid-Ciidka area of Mahaday, in the...
Somalia’s stability key to Horn of Africa security: Abdelatty to Somali counterpart
CAIRO, Egypt - Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has underlined the importance of Somalia’s stability to peace and security in the Horn of Africa during...
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Wasiirka Warfaafinta Soomaaliya oo ka qaybgalaya Shirka Warbaahinta Adduunka ee ka furmaya Beijing
BEIJING – Wasiirka Warfaafinta, Dhaqanka iyo Dalxiiska ee Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Cabdifataax Qaasim Maxamuud, ayaa magaalada Beijing kaga qaybgalay munaasabad soo dhoweyn ah oo...
Somalia’s Information Minister Arrives in Beijing for World Media Summit
Beijing – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdifatah Kasim Mohamud, attended a reception in Beijing...
Somali Army Commander Visits Navy and Coast Guard Base in Barawe
BARAWE – The Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has visited the Somali Navy and Coast Guard base in...
