Somalia takes seat on African Union Peace and Security Council for first time
ADDIS ABABA — Somalia has entered a new chapter in African diplomacy after formally assuming a seat on the African Union Peace and Security...
Trump warns of ‘civilization’ at risk if Hormuz not reopened
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that “an entire civilization could die tonight” if Iran does not agree to reopen the Strait...
SouthWest leader urges boost to Baidoa administration, services
BAIDOA, Somalia — The acting leader of SouthWest state, Jibriil Abdirashid Haji Abdi, on Tuesday held talks with federal lawmakers and Baidoa’s mayor to...
Somali president meets Baidoa mayor to discuss security and development
Baidoa — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with the mayor of Baidoa to discuss security, public services and development needs in the...
Somali President Chairs Security Meeting in Baidoa Focused on Stabilisation Efforts
BAIDOA — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday chaired a key security meeting in Baidoa, focusing on stabilisation efforts in the South West State...
Somalia Awaits Arrival of Turkish Oil Drilling Ship in Landmark Energy Move
MOGADISHU — A wave of excitement is building across Somalia as the country prepares to welcome the Turkish-owned drilling vessel Cagri Bey, expected to...
Somali forces kill 12 Al-Shabaab militants in airstrikes near Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somali National Army, working alongside international partners, launched early morning airstrikes Monday in the Gasarta area, situated between Baidoa and Daynuunaay...
Somali defence minister visits UK-backed military training facility in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Macalin Fiqi and army chief Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud on Monday inspected a military training facility in Baidoa...
Somalia president attends rally backing one-person-one-vote elections in Southwest
BAIDOA, Somalia — Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday joined a large gathering in Baidoa where women from the country’s Southwest region voiced support for...
Shabelle TV Named Best TV Station at 2025 East Africa Somali Awards
NAIROBI, Kenya — Shabelle TV has been named the Best TV Station of 2025 at the second annual East Africa Somali Awards (EASA), marking...
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Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka oo Howlgal Amni ka Sameeyay Shabeellaha Hoose
Shabeellaha Hoose - Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, gaar ahaan guutooyinka 27-aad iyo 17-aad ee Ciidanka Dhulka, ayaa howlgal amni xaqiijin ah ka sameeyay deegaannada u...
Somalia rights body calls for justice over killing of five-year-old girl in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has called for justice for Ikhlaas, a five-year-old girl who was killed in Baidoa, the...
Somali parliament approves judicial cooperation bill, advances Central Bank amendments
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s House of the People on Saturday approved a bill on international judicial cooperation, while advancing amendments to the country’s Central...
