Senior Al-Shabaab commanders wounded in fresh operation in central Somalia – NISA
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali intelligence forces, working with international partners, carried out a planned operation in the Buq-aqable area of the Hiiraan region, wounding...
Somalia president says government term runs until May 2027 under new constitution
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Friday that the mandate of Somalia’s federal government will officially expire on May 15, 2027,...
Farmaajo warns of political tensions amid Somalia election disputes
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has warned of a deepening political crisis in Somalia, as concerns grow over electoral uncertainty...
Somalia Government-Opposition Talks End in Deadlock Over Elections
MOGADISHU, May 15, 2026 — Talks between Somalia’s federal government and opposition leaders ended in failure on Friday after the two sides failed to...
Somali President Marks SYL Anniversary, Urges Youth to Defend National Unity
MOGADISHU, May 15, 2026 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday attended ceremonies marking the 83rd anniversary of the founding of the Somali...
EU Envoy Expresses Hope Despite Collapse of Somalia Political Talks
MOGADISHU, May 15, 2026 — The European Union expressed optimism on Friday over ongoing political dialogue in Somalia despite the collapse of talks between...
India slams “unacceptable” attack on merchant vessel off Oman
India condemned an attack that sank an Indian-flagged vessel transiting through Omani waters as "unacceptable" on Thursday and said targeting of commercial ships should...
Somalia’s President Opens New Youth and Sports Ministry Headquarters in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, May 15, 2026 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in...
Kenya Keeps Somalia Border Closed Over Security Concerns, Ruto Says
NAIROBI — Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday that renewed instability in Somalia had forced Nairobi to keep its border with neighboring Somalia closed,...
Heavy Fighting Erupts Near Baidoa Between Somali Government Forces and Troops Loyal to Ex-South...
BAIDOA, Somalia — Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between Somali federal government forces and fighters loyal to former South West state...
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South West State Opens Annual Forum to Strengthen Local Governance and Public Services
BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe has officially opened the annual forum for governors and district commissioners in...
Laftagareen Urges UN, International Partners to Probe Alleged Attacks in South West Somalia
BAIDOA, Somalia — Former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has called for an international investigation into what he described as military...
Laftagareen oo Qaramada Midoobay u gudbiyay eedeymo ka dhan ah Xasan Sheekh
Baydhabo – Madaxweynihii hore ee Koonfur Galbeed, Cabdicasiis Xasan Maxamed Laftagareen, ayaa warqad rasmi ah oo loo diray Qaramada Midoobay iyo dhinacyada caalamiga ah...
