Somalia appoints new army chief, approves anti-smuggling ministerial committee
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Cabinet on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud as the new chief of the Somali National Army.
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Somalia, Egypt strengthen disaster management cooperation
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) chairman, Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, met Thursday with Egypt’s ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Salah Hassan, to discuss...
Somalia’s Danab commandos seize al-Shabab explosives cache in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s elite Danab commandos said Thursday they seized a cache of landmines and explosive materials during a security operation on the outskirts...
U.S. Praises Somalia for Taking Responsibility, WFP Food Aid to Resume
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The United States has praised the Federal Government of Somalia for acknowledging its role in affecting World Food Program (WFP) operations,...
Al-Shabaab commander surrenders to Galmudug forces in central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A senior Al-Shabaab commander, identified as Abdirahman Talxo Shuuke, surrendered to Galmudug Darawiish forces, specifically the Galayr unit responsible for protecting...
Chaos disrupts Somali parliament session over proposed constitutional changes
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A joint session of Somalia’s Federal Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, as opposition lawmakers clashed...
AU, Qatar officials meet in Mogadishu to discuss peace and security cooperation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The African Union’s Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar’s Ambassador...
Somalia’s Justice Ministry refutes claims over constitutional review process
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has issued a statement responding to recent remarks by some members of Parliament and...
Somalia, EU discuss military cooperation during official meeting
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, accompanied by Chief of the Somali National Army, Major General Odowa Yusuf Raage,...
Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at town hall meeting
WASHINGTON - A man sprayed a substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar during her town hall in Minneapolis’ North Side on Tuesday night, Jan. 27.
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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...
