Somali President Urges Immediate Action for Palestinian Statehood at Arab-Islamic Summit
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a compelling speech at the Extraordinary Summit of the Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, President Hassan...
Somalia Parliament Unanimously Passes New Electoral Laws
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia's bicameral parliament on Monday approved significant electoral reforms aimed at transitioning to a universal suffrage system.
The legislation, which includes laws...
Somali, Sudanese Foreign Ministers Strengthen Bonds in Riyadh, Pledge Peace and Cooperation
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a significant diplomatic encounter, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, engaged in a...
Kismayo Security Heightened Amidst Jubaland-FGS Tensions
KISMAYO, Somalia — The coastal city of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region, has seen a significant increase in security measures over...
Somali Leader Lands in Riyadh for Crucial Arab-Islamic Summit
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has touched down in Riyadh on Sunday evening for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic States...
Somalia’s Cabinet Appoints Odowa Yusuf Raage to Lead National Army Against Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a decisive move to strengthen national security, Somalia's Cabinet of Ministers has officially endorsed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as the...
Jubaland Suspends Cooperation with Somali Federal Government
KISMAYO, Somalia — The regional state of Jubaland has announced the suspension of all cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia, escalating tensions over...
Somalia Federal Government Declares Jubbaland’s Election Committee Unlawful Amidst Electoral Dispute
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Government of Somalia has declared an election committee formed by Jubbaland's President Ahmed Madobe as illegal, a move that...
NISA Arrests Al-Shabaab Operative For Role in Dharkenley Killings
Mogadishu, Somalia — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested an Al-Shabaab operative linked to the killing of two residents in the...
UNTMIS Launched in Mogadishu to Oversee Transition from UNSOM
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) was officially launched today in Mogadishu, marking a significant shift in the approach...