Somalia Plans to Retake Al-Shabaab-Held Town Ahead of Major Military Offensive
MOGADISHU, April 29, 2025 – The Somali government has confirmed plans to retake the strategic town of Adan Yabal in the Middle Shabelle region...
Somalia’s Minister of Labour Attends African Innovation Summit in Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA, April 29, 2025 – Somalia’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, MP Yusuf Mohamed Adan, is participating in the African Innovation Summit,...
Somali FM, AU Envoy Discuss Boosting Security Cooperation Against Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, held talks on Monday with Rahmon Adebayo, the newly appointed interim Special Representative...
US Maintains Freeze on AUSSOM Funding, Says Ambassador in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda - The United States has maintained its stance on funding for Uganda’s African Union Support Operation Mission (AUSSOM), the U.S. envoy in...
British Ambassador to Somalia Completes London Marathon for Save the Children
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, British Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, successfully completed the 2025 London Marathon, raising vital funds for Save the Children’s...
Putin Invites President of Somalia to Attend Russia-Arab States Summit
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Envoy to the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail L....
Mortar Shells Strike Somali capital, Mogadishu, No Casualties Reported Yet
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Early this morning, several mortar shells struck the perimeter of Halane base camp near Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia. The...
Somalia PM Announces Minor Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Political Challenges
MOGADISHU, April 27, 2025 - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre unveiled a significant cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, appointing new leaders to key positions...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Speaks on Possible Third-Term Bid
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has indicated that he has not yet made up his mind about running for a third...
Fighting Erupts Among ISIS Militants in Somalia’s Bari Region
BOSASO, Somalia — Heavy fighting between two groups within the Islamic State (ISIS) is reported to have broken out today in the CalMiskad Mountains,...














