Turkish Support for Somali President Could Deepen Political Tensions, Opposition Figure Warns
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 23 — A Somali political figure has warned Türkiye against becoming directly involved in Somalia’s internal political disputes, saying unconditional backing...
OIC condemns reported Somaliland plan to open Jerusalem office
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 22, 2026 — The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned reports that Somaliland plans to open what it...
Somalia and Turkey agree to boost cooperation in infrastructure and housing development
ANKARA, Turkey, May 22, 2026 — Somalia and Turkey have agreed to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure development, housing and urban planning, following high-level talks...
Somali envoy attends Madrid conference on counter-terrorism in Africa
MADRID, Spain, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s special envoy on the prevention and countering of violent extremism Aweys Mohamed Omar has taken part in...
Somalia’s new ambassador formally takes up post in Mauritania after presenting credentials
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s new ambassador to Mauritania has officially presented his credentials to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, marking...
Somali special forces arrest Al-Shabaab suspects in operation near Afgoye town
MOGADISHU, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s elite Danab special forces carried out a planned security operation in areas near Afgoye district in the Lower...
Somalia, Turkey discuss stronger media and cultural cooperation
MOGADISHU, May 21, 2026 — Somalia’s Information Minister Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud held talks on Wednesday with Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktaş on strengthening...
Egypt condemns opening of so-called Somaliland embassy in Al-Quds
CAIRO - Egypt strongly condemned the illegal and unacceptable move concerning opening the so-called “Somaliland" embassy in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) in a blatant...
South West State Cabinet Discusses Security and Development in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia, May 21 – The interim leader of Somalia’s South West State, Jibriil Abdirashiid Haji Abdi, chaired a cabinet meeting on Thursday in...
Somalia Reaffirms One-China Policy During Meeting With Chinese Envoy
MOGADISHU, May 21 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met China’s ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, where the...
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Somali Students Depart for Japan on Scholarships as Embassy Highlights Education Opportunities
NAIROBI, Kenya — Somalia’s ambassador to Kenya has bid farewell to two Somali students awarded scholarships to study in Japan, as the embassy highlighted...
Somalia acting president attends General Daud basketball final in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s acting president and speaker of parliament, Abdirahman Mohamed Nur Jama, attended the final of the General Daud basketball tournament in...
Somali minister attends Putin reception at international culture forum in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdirahman Qasim Mohamud, attended a reception hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for...
