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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Residents of Somalia’s capital woke up under a de facto curfew on Saturday after federal government security forces were deployed across several districts of Mogadishu.   Heavily armed troops and military vehicles blocked major roads and sealed off key neighborhoods as authorities moved to prevent an opposition-led protest planned for the city. Reports say security forces were specifically deployed...

BAIDOA, Somalia — The interim leader of Somalia’s SouthWest State, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, on Saturday visited polling stations where “one person, one vote” elections are underway for district councils and the state’s House of Representatives.   The visit aimed to assess the progress of the electoral process, the security of polling sites, and public participation in the vote, according to officials. Jibril...

Muqdisho –  Shacabka ku nool magaalada Muqdisho ayaa saakay ku waabariistay bandow, kadib markii ciidamo ka tirsan dowladda federaalka Soomaaliya lagu arkay xaafado badan oo caasimadda ah.   Ciidamada oo wata gaadiid dagaal iyo hub culus ayaa xiray waddooyin muhiim ah iyo xaafado kamid ah magaalada, iyagoo ka hortagaya bannaanbax ay mucaaradku qorsheeyeen in maanta ay ka dhigaan Muqdisho. Wararka ayaa sheegaya...

Muqdisho – Madaxweynaha hore ee Soomaaliya, Sheekh Shariif Sheekh Axmed, ayaa shaaciyay in mucaaradku go’aansadeen in bannaanbaxa la qorsheeyay lagu qabto garoonka ciyaaraha Koonis ee magaalada Muqdisho.   Sheekh Shariif ayaa sheegay in go’aankaasi uu yimid kadib markii ay qiimeeyeen xaalado kala duwan oo la xiriira amniga, isu socodka iyo goobta ugu habboon ee lagu qaban karo mudaharaadka. https://youtu.be/bJItrPi_JA0?si=BIbpHRohOduK819r

MANDHEERA - Ugu yaraan lix qof ayaa ku dhintay, halka 10 kale ay ku dhaawacmeen weerar ay fulisay Al-Shabaab, kaasoo lala eegtay gaari rakaab ah duleedka magaaladda Mandheera ee gobolka waqooyi-bari Kenya, oo ah meel u dhow xadka Soomaaliya, sida ay booliisku xaqiijiyeen.   Weerarka ayaa ka dhacay duhurnimadii shalay deegaanka Beer-Awayon oo qiyaastii 8 kiiloomitir u jira magaalada Mandheera, kadib...

MANDERA, Kenya (Xinhua) -- At least six people were killed and 10 others injured on Saturday after suspected al-Shabaab militants ambushed a 14-seater passenger vehicle in Kenya's Mandera County near the border with Somalia, police confirmed.   Police said the attack occurred around midday at Beer-Awayon village, approximately 8 km from Mandera town, after gunmen intercepted the passenger vehicle and opened...

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) expresses deep concern over a troubling pattern of arrests, intimidation and attacks against journalists operating in Mogadishu during a period marked by heightened political tensions. The incidents, all involving officers of the Somali Police Force, reflect a worsening environment for media professionals, particularly those covering sensitive developments including evolving political dynamics in...

DJIBOUTI – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the inauguration ceremony of re-elected Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh in Djibouti City on Saturday, alongside regional leaders and international delegations.   The Somali presidency said Hassan Sheikh congratulated Guelleh and the people of Djibouti, stressing the importance of strengthening the longstanding ties between the two neighbouring Horn of Africa nations. In a statement,...

Jabuuti - Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa ka qayb galay munaasabadda caleemo-saarka Madaxweynaha dib loo doortay ee Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti Mudane Ismaaciil Cumar Geelle, taasi oo ka dhacday magaalada Jabuuti ee caasimadda dalka Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti.   Madaxweynaha oo ka mid ahaa madaxda dalalka gobolka, hoggaamiyeyaal caalami ah iyo wufuud heer sare ah oo lagu casuumay munaasabadda ayaa hambalyo...

MOGADISHU, May 9, 2026 — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday received Qatar’s ambassador to Somalia, Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi, in Mogadishu, where the two sides discussed strengthening relations between the two countries.   During the meeting at his office, Barre briefed the envoy on Somalia’s efforts in security, political reforms and national reconstruction, as well as the government’s...