Somalia army searching for hostages from UN helicopter
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's military said Thursday it was searching for a number of people "taken hostage" by the militant group Al-Shabaab after a...
Somali president, top EU diplomat discuss war on Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today met with a delegation led by EU Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Annette Weber...
A massive protest erupts in Mogadishu against Ethiopia-Somaliland deal
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Thousands of people took to the streets in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to protest against the sea access deal between...
UN concerned about the fate of personnel traveling on helicopter seized in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The UN remains concerned about the fate of personnel traveling on one of its helicopters in Somalia that reportedly was seized...
UN chief holds phone call with President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Secretary-General spoke today with His Excellency, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, at his request.
He took...
Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter in central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A helicopter belonging to the United Nations mission in Somalia has been captured by al-Shabab after accidentally landing on Wednesday afternoon...
Somali president meets with army chiefs over Al-Shabaab war
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the Defense Headquarters in Mogadishu on Wednesday morning under tight security measures.
The head of state...
Somalia, UK discuss bolstering bilateral ties
MOGADISHU, Somalia - H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre hosted at his office the UK Ambassador to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis as the country is...
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Somali acting Minister of Foreign Affairs
DOHA, Qatar - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday with HE Acting Minister...
AU mission congratulates Puntland President on his re-election
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) extends heartfelt congratulations to the President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi...
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Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo la kulmay 10-ka arday ee ugu sarreeya imtixaanka fasalka 12-aad
MUQDISHO, 24 Agoosto 2026 — Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa maanta kulan dhiirrigelin iyo bogaadin ah la qaatay 10-kii arday ee...
Somalia president meets top 10 high school graduates, promises free university education
MOGADISHU, August 24, 2026 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday met the 10 students who achieved the highest scores in the country’s...
Somalia parliament speaker concludes talks with opposition lawmakers
MOGADISHU — Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has concluded talks with lawmakers representing the opposition, as the country's parliament seeks to accelerate its...
