Somalia suspends parliament sessions following chamber chaos
MOGADISHU, Feb 7, 2026 – The deputy speaker of Somalia’s lower house has ordered an indefinite suspension of joint parliamentary sessions following a wave...
Somalia condemns deadly Islamabad mosque bombing, expresses solidarity with Pakistan
MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia on Friday issued a strong condemnation of a devastating terrorist attack on a mosque in the Pakistani...
Somali president arrives in Qatar for high-level diplomatic talks
DOHA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in the Qatari capital on Friday for a high-level working visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties...
Kenya reopens border with Somalia to facilitate Khat trade
NAIROBI - Kenya on Friday announced the reopening of its border with Somalia to facilitate the export of miraa (khat), a stimulant evergreen shrub,...
Somalia, Egypt hold talks in Cairo, reaffirm strategic ties
CAIRO – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdulsalam Ali, held formal consultations in Cairo with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, highlighting...
Jubaland leader praises US AFRICOM special forces for security cooperation
KISMAYO, Somalia – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam met with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) special operations officers deployed in the Jubaland region, praising...
Somalia intelligence, partners destroy key Al-Shabaab facilities in central region
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), with support from international partners, has carried out a targeted operation that destroyed major Al-Shabaab...
Somali Council of Ministers Discusses Drought Crisis, Issues National Appeal
Mogadishu, Somalia — The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held a meeting to discuss the worsening drought affecting large parts...
NISA Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Finance Commander in Targeted Lower Shabelle Operation
Mogadishu, Somalia — The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced the killing of a senior Al-Shabaab commander responsible for finance operations in...
Somali Army Launches Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Hiraan Region
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia – The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out planned security operations in eastern parts of the Hiraan region, driving out Al-Shabaab...
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Turkey expands overseas energy drive with Somalia emerging as key focus
ISTANBUL – Turkey is accelerating plans to expand the overseas operations of its state energy company Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), with Somalia, Iraq, Libya...
Somalia parliament prepares for speaker election in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU – Somalia's parliament on Sunday inspected preparations for the election of a new speaker of the House of the People, scheduled to take...
Mogadishu mayor announces Grade 8 exam results, pledges high school funding for top students
MOGADISHU – Mogadishu Mayor and Banadir Regional Administration Governor Hassan Mohamed Hussein Moongaab on Sunday presided over a ceremony announcing the results of the...
