Jubbaland’s President Hosts Parliamentarians Amid Tensions with Somali Federal Government
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a move that has further strained relations between Somalia's central government and its semi-autonomous states, President Ahmed Madobe of Jubbaland...
Kenyan Warplanes Drop Warning Leaflets in Gedo, Somalia Amidst Anti-Al-Shabaab Operations
Gedo, Somalia - Kenyan warplanes have been active over the Gedo region of Somalia overnight, dropping warning leaflets in the Faxfaxdun area, according to...
Somalia’s NISA Strikes Al-Shabaab, Kills 19 Militants in Middle Shabelle Operation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia executed a targeted operation in the Yaaqle village area, northeast of Bal'ad...
Egypt Hosts Launch of Major Somalia Urban Development Initiative
CAIRO, Egypt — Somalia took a significant step towards addressing its internal displacement crisis with the launch of the "Saameynta: Scaling Solutions to Displacement...
Airstrike Hits Al-Shabaab stronghold in Somalia’s Mudug Region
AMARA, Somalia — An airstrike in the early hours of Friday devastated an Al-Shabaab stronghold in Amara, a town in Somalia's Mudug region, according...
Somalia Secures ¥14 Billion Debt Relief from Japan
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a significant move bolstering Somalia's economic recovery, Finance Minister H.E. Bihi Iman Egeh signed a debt relief agreement with Japan...
Somalia’s Council of Ministers Steps Up Anti-Terrorism and Money Laundering Efforts
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In its weekly session, Somalia's Council of Ministers, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, delved into a comprehensive...
Somalia’s Intelligence Agency Arrests Two Al-Shabaab Affiliates in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced on Thursday the arrest of two men with ties to the...
Somalia Defense Minister Outlines New African Union Mission in Regional Tour
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdiqadir Mohamed Noor, has been actively engaging with troop-contributing countries for the forthcoming African Union mission, set...
Somali President Congratulates Trump, Eyes Stronger U.S. Ties
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud extended his congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday, describing Trump’s election win as a...