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MOGADISHU, Somalia – The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), with support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its Global Media Defence Fund (GMDF), hosted a national commemoration on 2 November 2024, coinciding with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The day-long event honoured Somali journalists who have lost their...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a strategic move to bolster Somalia's defense apparatus, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has made key changes in the military hierarchy, appointing General Sahal Abdullahi Omar as the new Commander of Land Forces and elevating Lt. Colonel Hassan Salah Abdi to the position of Commander of Special Forces.   The reshuffle comes at a time when Somalia continues...

BAARDHEERE (SMN) - Hay'adda Maareynta Musiibooyinka Qaranka, oo waddo ka hortagga sameen ka dhalata abaarta laga cabsi qabo inay dalka ku dhufato ayaa maanta degmada Baardheere ee gobolka Gedo, waxa ay gaarsiisay Saddex diyaarad oo sida shixnad gargaar mucaawino ah oo SoDMA ugu talagashay in la gaarsiiyo shacabka dantayar iyo kuwa barakacyaasha ah ee ku nool gudaha degmadaan iyo...

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre held talks with Slovenia's Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, in a move aimed at bolstering ties between Somalia, Slovenia, and the European Union at large.   The discussions, focused on enhancing cooperation on a range of issues including climate change, security, civilian protection, and women's security,...

MUQDISHO (SMN) - Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa iyada oo laga duulayo dib u habeynta iyo dardargalinta awoodda Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed iyo soo jeedinta Wasiirka Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga Soomaaliya waxa uu Xeer Madaxweyne  isbeddal ku sameeyay Taliyaasha Ciidanka Dhulka ee CXDS iyo Taliyaha Ciidanka Gaarka ah ee  CXDS.   Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud...

MUQDISHO (SMN) -  Raiisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre, ayaa xafiiskiisa ku qaabilay Ra’iisul Wasaare ku Xigeenka ahna Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Yurub ee Slovenia Mrs. Tanja Fajon, oo booqasho ku timid dalka.   Raiisul Wasaaraha iyo Raiisul Wasaare ku Xigeenka ayaa ka wada hadlay sidii Soomaaliya iyo Slovenia isaga kaashan lahaayeen danaha guud ee labada dal...

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Hirshabelle State President, Ali Abdullahi Hussein, known as Ali Guudlawe, has recently appointed two new deputy ministers to key roles within the regional administration.   Liban Abdirahman Ali has been named Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Local Government, while Ahmed Barise Heydar will serve as the Deputy Minister of Internal Security for the Hirshabelle...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali security forces successfully executed an operation in the Yaqle area of the Middle Shabelle region, resulting in the deaths of 27 Al-Shabaab militants, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) reported on Saturday.   The operation, which spanned over 12 hours, also injured several other insurgents, according to NISA's statement. The targeted strike was aimed at a known...

MUQDISHO (SMN) - Warsaxaafadeed kasoo baxay Hay'adda NISA ayaa waxaa looga hadlay howlgal ka dhacay deegaanka Yaaqle ee gobolka Shabeelaha Dhexe, kaas oo lagu qaaday Al-Shabaab.   NISA ayaa sheegtay in howlgalka oo ahaa mid qorsheysan lagu beegsaday xubno ka tirsan kooxda Al-Shabaab oo isku aruursanayay halkaasi. Sidoo kale Hay'adda Nabad-sugidda ayaa intaasi kusii dartay in howlgalkan lagu dilay 27 xubnood, laguna...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — In an effort to address long-standing diplomatic and symbolic issues, Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalin Fiqi, announced plans to move the Ethiopian embassy from its current location within the National Presidency to its original, now vacant, site.   During a media briefing, Minister Fiqi stressed the importance of respecting the sentiments of the Somali people who...