Somalia Retains Authority Over Ethiopian Troop Inclusion in AUSSOM, says UK Ambassador 

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United Kingdom's Ambassador to Somalia, Michael Nithavrianakis, has affirmed that Somalia holds the authority to decide on whether Ethiopian troops...

Ethiopia Pursues Peaceful Access to Red Sea Amid Growing Economy: PM Abiy

Addis Ababa - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed Ethiopia's pursuit of peaceful access to the Red Sea, citing the necessity for a sea outlet...

President Hassan Sheikh Pledges Direct Elections in Somalia, Rules Out Extension 

MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed delegates at the 5th Annual Leadership and Innovation Summit in Mogadishu on Wednesday, where he firmly...

Somalia’s Special Forces Kill 15 Al-Shabaab Militants in Galmudug State Operation

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's elite special forces units, known as DANAB and Gorgor, successfully neutralized 15 Al-Shabaab militants and demolished several of their hideouts...

Somalia Welcomes UN Transition Plan, Emphasizing Sovereignty and Self-Reliance

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its approval of a United Nations Security Council resolution that outlines the transition of...

Jubaland Rejects Term Extension, Opposes Mogadishu Forum’s Communiqué

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Jubaland state in Somalia has firmly rejected a proposed term extension for both regional and federal leaders, denouncing Wednesday's decision...

Former Somali President Farmajo Criticizes NCC Decisions, Calls for Inclusive Governance

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Wednesday sharply criticized the decisions reached by the National Consultative Council (NCC), accusing the body...

Somalia Shifts to Multiparty Elections, Scheduled for 2025

MOGADISHU, Somalia  — The country's federal government along with several regional leaders have agreed to a postponement of the highly anticipated direct elections. This...

UN Agrees To Wind Down Somalia Mission Over Next Two Years

NEW YORK - The UN Security Council on Wednesday voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has been...

Intense Clashes Erupt in Luuq District of Gedo Region, Claiming Lives

LUUQ, Somalia — The town of Luuq in Somalia's Gedo region has once again become the epicenter of violent conflict, with reports of intense fighting...

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Somali Government Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attacks On Their Bases 

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia - Somali government forces, supported by local militias, successfully repelled attacks by the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab early this morning in Awdheegle,...

Somali Disaster Management Chief Visits Jalalaqsi, Hiiraan Region

JALALAQSI, Somalia - The head of Somalia’s National Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, and his delegation, including the Director of the Health...

Guddoomiyaha Hay’adda SoDMA oo Gaaray Degmada Jalalaqsi ee Gobolka Hiiraan

JALALAQSI, Soomaaliya - Guddoomiyaha Hay’adda Maareynta Musiibooyinka Qaranka, Maxamuud Macallin Cabdulle, iyo wafdi uu hoggaaminayo, oo uu qeyb ka yahay agaasimaha waaxda caafimaadka...