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...
Southwest State Appoints Election Committee Amid Federal Dispute
Baidoa — Authorities in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, have appointed a new election committee in what officials described as a swift...
Somalia Sends Condolences to Qatar, Turkey Over Deadly Helicopter Crash
Mogadishu — The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its condolences to Qatar and Turkey following a helicopter crash off the Qatari coast that...
Somalia parliament speaker meets Southwest elders amid rising tensions
MOGADISHU – The Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur, held talks with traditional elders and community leaders from the Southwest State...
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Somali Embassy in Kenya hosts Kenyan military academy chief
NAIROBI, Kenya — Somalia's embassy in Kenya hosted Maj. Gen. Joel Muriungi M'Arimi, commandant of the Kenya Military Academy and a PhD candidate at...
Safaaradda Soomaaliya ee Kenya oo qaabishay Taliyaha Akadeemiyadda Militariga Kenya
Nairobi – Xarunta Safaaradda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ee Kenya ayaa lagu soo dhaweeyay Sarreeye Gaas Joel Muriungi M’Arimi, Taliyaha Akadeemiyadda Militariga Kenya (KMA), ahna...
Kenyan court sentences Al-Shabab member to 115 years over terrorism offences
NAIROBI - A Kenyan court has sentenced an Al-Shabab member to a total of 115 years in prison after convicting him of seven terrorism-related...
