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...
Reinforcements Arrive in Somalia’s Hirshabelle to Assist Troops Fighting Al-Shabaab
JOWHAR – Reports from the HirShabelle state of Somalia indicate that many troops from Galmudug state have arrived in areas within the Middle...
Somalia: Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab Strongholds in Lower Shabelle
MERCA, Somalia - On the night of February 23, airstrikes hit several locations in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, particularly the towns of...
Defense chiefs of staff of Ethiopia, Somalia agree on force disposition of ENDF in...
Addis Ababa, February 22, 2025 (FMC) — Military chiefs of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to develop a Status of Force Agreement (SOFA) for...
Top Ethiopian Military and Intelligence Chiefs Pay Secret Visit to Mogadishu, Somalia
MOGADISHU - In a discreet visit, the Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian Armed Forces, General Berhanu Jula, and the Head of the...
Somali Special Forces Participate in JUSTIFIED ACCORD Military Exercise in Kenya
NAIROBI – The Commander of the Somali Special Forces, Hassan Salah Cabdi, attended the closing ceremony of the JUSTIFIED ACCORD military exercise, which concluded...
US Military Airstrikes Target ISIS in Puntland’s Caal-Miskaad Mountains
BOSASO – The U.S. Africa Command AFRICOM targeted ISIS (Daesh) militants in airstrikes within the Caal-miskaad mountain range in the Bari region, part...
Somali President Opens Parliament Session, Pushes for Security Gains and Direct Elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the sixth session of the 11th Federal Parliament on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, praising lawmakers...
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Somalia’s Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Aden Adde Airport Closure
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu...
Hay’adda Duulista Hawada oo Beenisay Wararka Lagu Sheegay in Garoonka Aadan Cadde La Xirayo
Muqdisho — Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka Soomaaliyeed (SCAA) ayaa beenisay warar maalmihii lasoo dhaafay lagu faafiyay baraha bulshada oo sheegayay in maalmaha soo socda la...
Somalia, Qatar Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Development and Investment
MOGADISHU — Somalia and Qatar have discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in development, investment and efforts to improve government institutions, Somalia’s Foreign...
