Somalia welcomes Muslim nations’ condemnation of Somaliland Jerusalem embassy plan
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s foreign ministry on Sunday welcomed a joint statement by several Muslim-majority countries condemning what they described as Somaliland’s “illegal and unacceptable”...
Somaliland troops return from Israel training: report
HARGEISA, Somalia, May 24, 2026 — Units from Somaliland’s special forces have recently returned to Hargeisa after completing advanced military training in Tel Aviv,...
Somali minister visits key district, urges support for security efforts
MOGADISHU - A delegation led by Somalia’s federal Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range, Hassan Hussein Mohamed Eelay, arrived in the district of Qansaxdheere...
Somali police chief, human rights commission discuss cooperation on rights protection
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Police Force Commander Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi on Saturday held talks in Mogadishu with the chairperson of the country’s...
Somali Navy Escorting Turkish Support Vessels Off Somali Coast, Ankara Says
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 23 — Somalia’s naval forces are continuing escort and protection operations for support vessels operating along the country’s coastline, Türkiye’s Ministry...
Somali Army Says Air Strike Kills Six Al-Shabaab Fighters in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 23 — Somali government forces, backed by international partners, carried out a targeted air strike in the Ugunji area of the...
Turkish Support for Somali President Could Deepen Political Tensions, Opposition Figure Warns
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 23 — A Somali political figure has warned Türkiye against becoming directly involved in Somalia’s internal political disputes, saying unconditional backing...
OIC condemns reported Somaliland plan to open Jerusalem office
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 22, 2026 — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned reports that Somaliland plans to open what it...
Somalia and Turkey agree to boost cooperation in infrastructure and housing development
ANKARA, Turkey, May 22, 2026 — Somalia and Turkey have agreed to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure development, housing and urban planning, following high-level talks...
Somali envoy attends Madrid conference on counter-terrorism in Africa
MADRID, Spain, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s special envoy on the prevention and countering of violent extremism Aweys Mohamed Omar has taken part in...
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Houthi attack wounds 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia as Riyadh warns of wider...
SANAA, Aug. 7 – A Houthi attack on southern Saudi Arabia wounded 11 civilians, Saudi authorities said, as Riyadh warned of the possibility of...
Six wounded in roadside bomb blast near Kenya-Somalia border
MANDERA, Kenya, Aug. 7 – At least six people were wounded in a suspected roadside bomb explosion near the town of El Wak in...
Pakistan pledges continued support for Somalia’s security forces
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 7 – Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, pledged continued support for Somalia's security sector during talks with Somali Defence Minister Ahmed...
