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...
Madobe promises to return to NCC if he wins 4th term as Jubbaland Presidential
KISMAYO, Somalia — Final preparations are underway in Kismayo, the capital of Somalia's Lower Jubba region, for the presidential election of the Jubbaland administration...
Twenty-Two Somali Migrants Die in Madagascar Boat Capsize, Dozens Rescued
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — A tragic maritime incident off the coast of Madagascar resulted in the deaths of 22 Somali migrants when two boats they...
ATMIS Denies Involvement in Jubaland State Elections, Calls for Peaceful Resolution Amidst Dispute
MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a press statement released on November 23, 2024, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) expressed its concern over...
Security Minister Grilled by House Committee on National Strategy
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Committee on Internal Affairs, Regional Governments and Security of the Parliament convened an extensive meeting on Saturday to tackle crucial...
Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe Commits to Accepting Election Results
KISMAYO, Somalia — The incumbent President Ahmed Madobe, has publicly vowed to accept the results of the forthcoming presidential election, set for November 25...
Puntland Executes Man Convicted of University Official’s Murder
BOSASO, Somalia — In a stark display of justice, Puntland authorities executed Mohamed Abshir Muse on Saturday morning. The execution took place in a...
Kismayo Calms After Hotel Clash; One Dead, Two Injured
KISMAYO, Somalia — Calm has returned to the southern Somali city of Kismayo after a violent incident at the Agan Hotel earlier today.
The skirmish...