Somali President Mourns Senator Gaagaab, Lauds His Contributions to The State Building

MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed his condolences following the death of Senator Mohamed Ali Yusuf Gaagaab in Turkey, the presidency announced...

Somalia Marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia — On Tuesday, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre joined hundreds at an event in Mogadishu to commemorate the International Day of Persons...

Former MP Urges Peace in Hiraan-Middle Shabelle Border Tribal Conflict

MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a passionate appeal broadcast on Shabelle Radio, former Somali Member of Parliament Abdi Mohamed Guure has demanded an immediate end...

Somali Government Troops in Lower Jubba Face Communication Cut, Isolation

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Tensions are escalating in Somalia's Lower Jubba region, where officials have acknowledged a precarious situation following the deployment of Somali government...

Land disputes: 39 killed in Somalia inter-clan clashes in 2 months – UN

NAIROBI - The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, has revealed that 39 people were killed in recent inter-clan clashes in...

Somalia’s electoral commission elects new chairman and deputy

MOGADISHU, Somalia  - The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Somalia has elected Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan as its new chairman, with Saaqada Abshir...

Somalia finalizes $145.6 million debt relief deal with France

NAIROBI, Kenya - Somalia has taken a significant step towards economic recovery by finalizing a debt relief agreement with France, valued at $145.6 million.   The...

Somali President Appoints Hani Abdi Gas as Youth and Sports Advisor

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Hani Abdi Gas as his Advisor on Youth and Sports Affairs, the Somali government...

Somalia, France Strengthen Ties in Paris Meeting

PARIS — The State Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar, was officially welcomed...

Jubaland Soldiers Reportedly Defect to Somali National Army Amid Tensions

RASKAMBONI, Somalia — A significant shift in the political and military landscape of southern Somalia has unfolded as reports confirm that several soldiers from...

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Intense Fighting Erupts Between Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Intense fighting broke out in the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday, as Somali government forces clashed with Al-Shabaab militants near Laba...

Somalia Strengthens Financial Crime Measures with New Legislative Amendments

Mogadishu, Somalia –  In a significant move to enhance its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework, Somalia’s Parliament approved key amendments to...

Weerarkii Hotel Qaahira, Beledweyne oo lasoo afjaray iyo Khasaaraha oo kordhaya

BELEDWEYNE, Soomaaliya - Ciidamada amniga ayaa ku guuleystay inay soo afjaraan weerarkii Al-Shabaab subax Al-Shabaab ku qaadey hotel Qaahira oo ku yaalla galbeedka...