Somalia sets up new electoral commission to strengthen democracy
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Council of Ministers approved the creation of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission during an emergency late-night session on Sunday,...
SoDMA, World Bank Discuss Disaster Finance Strategies in Mogadishu Meeting
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim, wrapped up a fruitful meeting on Tuesday focused on enhancing...
Somalia’s cabinet endorses key international pacts in emergency meeting
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Council of Ministers, in an emergency meeting on Monday night, passed several international deals, focusing on judicial, agricultural, human rights,...
Jubaland President Replaces District Commissioner Amidst Tensions With FGS
KISMAAYO, Somalia — In a bold move signaling continued defiance against the central Somali government, Ahmed Madobe, who was recently elected for his third...
Somali Government Rejects Jubaland Election, Labels It Illegal
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a significant escalation of tensions between the Somali federal government and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland, the federal government on...
Jubaland Ministry Accuses FGS of Illegal Troop Deployment in Lower Jubba
KISMAYO, Somalia — The Jubbaland Ministry of Internal Security issued a press release today denouncing the Federal Government of Somalia for deploying unauthorized troops...
Ahmed Madobe Secures 3rd Term as Jubaland President Amid Controversy
KISMAYO, Somalia — Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, has been re-elected for a third term as the president of Somalia's semi-autonomous...
Jubaland Holds Presidential Election Amidst Tensions With Somali Government
KISMAYO, Somalia — The semi-autonomous region of Jubaland in southern Somalia conducted its presidential election on Monday, amidst ongoing political tensions with the central...
Jubbaland Dervish Commander Survives Al-Shabaab Mine Attack in Somali Border Area
Bardera, Somalia - Abbas Ibrahim Gurey, the commander of Jubbaland's Dervish forces, survived an assassination attempt on Monday when a landmine detonated near the...
Somalia mourns as boats carrying nationals capsize off Madagascar
Mogadishu Somalia - Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Mo'allim Fiqi, addressed a devastating maritime incident near Nosy Iranja, Madagascar, where two boats carrying...
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Wasiirka Gaashaandhigga oo kormeeray ciidanka Danab ee Gaalkacyo
GaALKACYO, Soomaaliya — Wasiirka Gaashaandhigga Soomaaliya Axmed Macallin Fiqi iyo Taliyaha Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, Sarreeye Guuto Ibraahim Maxamed Maxamuud, ayaa Talaadadii booqday xarunta...
Somali Defence Minister Visits Danab Command in Galkayo
GALKAYO, Somalia, Aug. 18, 2026 — Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Macallin Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed...
Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo Gaalkacyo ku booqday dugsi farsamo, bogaadiyay horumarinta xirfadaha dhallinyarada
GALKACYO, Soomaaliya — Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa Talaadadii booqday Dugsiga Farsamada Gacanta ee Prof. Caddow ee magaalada Gaalkacyo, isagoo adkeeyay muhiimadda waxbarashada...
