Somali Senators Accuse Southwest President of Fueling Regional Tensions
BAKOOL, Somalia — Somali senators from the country’s Upper House accused Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, known as Lafta-Gareen, of stoking political and...
Somali Army Chief Meets U.S. AFRICOM Special Operations Commander to Boost Security Cooperation
MOGADISHU – The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, held high-level talks with the head of U.S. Special Operations...
Former Somali President Farmaajo Warns of Escalating Political Crisis in South West State
MOGADISHU – Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has expressed concern over the deepening political crisis in South West State of Somalia, warning of risks...
Somali Government Denies Reports of Helicopter Landing in Baidoa Amid Rising Tensions
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s federal government on Tuesday denied reports that a government-owned helicopter had landed in the southwestern city of Baidoa, describing the claims as...
Djibouti’s New Horizon: President Guelleh Unveils $480 Million “Salaam City”
DJIBOUTI CITY — H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, on Monday launched a $480 million residential project dubbed “Salaam City,”...
Traditional Leaders Push for Broad Reconciliation in Southwest Somalia
MOGADISHU — Traditional elders from the Southwest State of Somalia have called for a comprehensive reconciliation process to address growing political tensions in the...
EU Voices Concern Over Rising Tensions in Southwest Somalia
MOGADISHU — The European Union’s ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, said on Tuesday that the bloc is closely and “with concern” monitoring escalating...
Somali Elite Forces Carry Out Targeted Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU, March 23, 2026 – Somali National Army (SNA) forces, including the elite Gorgor Commandos, carried out a carefully planned operation in areas under...
Somalia Announces Nationwide, Transparent Election Process
MOGADISHU, March 23, 2026 – Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation has informed the public that the country is entering a nationwide...
EU to Boost Naval Missions off Somalia, Red Sea, but Holds Back on Direct...
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed to reinforce naval operations off the coast of Somalia and in the Red Sea, while stopping short of...
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Somali minister visits embassy in Pakistan where she previously served as ambassador
ISLAMABAD – Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, paid an official visit to the Somali Embassy in Islamabad, where...
Somalia offers condolences to Qatar over death of former emir
MOGADISHU – Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali visited the Qatari Embassy in Mogadishu on Tuesday to offer condolences following the death of Qatar's former...
Somali army destroys Al-Shabaab hideouts in Lower Shabelle operation
MOGADISHU – The Somali National Army (SNA) said it carried out a planned operation in villages near Sablaale district in the Lower Shabelle region,...
