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Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has issued a strongly worded statement reaffirming its exclusive authority over the management, protection, and exploitation of the natural resources found within its land and territorial waters, declaring that no company or entity may operate in the region without its formal approval. In the statement, the Puntland administration asserted that no... The post Puntland Decla

Mogadishu (WDN) – Members of Somalia’s Federal Parliament representing Puntland have launched a blistering attack on the Federal Government, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration of orchestrating what they described as a coordinated “political and military assault” aimed at undermining Puntland’s autonomy and destabilizing the federal state. In a s

[Shabelle] Somalia celebrated its 66th independence anniversary in Mogadishu on Wednesday with a military parade showcasing the capabilities of its armed forces and land and air equipment.

Garowe, Puntland — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni delivered a strongly worded address during July 1 commemorations, raising concerns over Somalia’s political direction, security situation and constitutional governance, while reaffirming Puntland’s position on national unity.

Somalia’s Ministry of Defence says joint airstrikes carried out with Turkish support have killed dozens of Al Shabab fighters in the Lower Shabelle region.

Somalia’s government says at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a series of airstrikes carried out by the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), with support from international partners, in the Middle Shabelle region this week.

Mogadishu (WDN) – In a major breakthrough for international law enforcement cooperation, Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested Abdikarim Eidleh, a fugitive accused by U.S. authorities of playing a central role in the multi-million-dollar Feeding Our Future fraud scandal—one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes in American history. The Office of... Th

Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, has denied reports that he was refused entry and deported from Kenya, describing the allegations as unfounded.

The European Union has introduced temporary restrictions on Schengen visa applications for Somali citizens, citing what it described as insufficient cooperation by Somalia in accepting the return of nationals ordered to leave EU member states.

Dhuusamareeb, Somalia — Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, arrived in Dhuusamareeb on Wednesday for an official visit to Galmudug State amid increasing political attention surrounding the region’s upcoming presidential election.

Authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have announced new security measures, including restrictions targeting armed groups and certain federal government officials.

Mogadishu, Somalia — 24 June: The United States has resumed air strikes in Somalia following a brief pause in operations, carrying out a series of attacks against Al-Shabaab militants in coordination with Somali government forces, according to U.S. military officials.

NAROK, Kenya, June 22 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid an unannounced visit to Kenya on Sunday, holding face-to-face talks with Kenyan President William Ruto in the southwestern town of Narok, as regional leaders grapple with mounting concerns over security and the future of international support for Somalia. According to Somalia’s presidency, the […]

The Federal Government of Somalia has issued its first public statement on the ongoing conflict in the Adhi-Adeeye area of the Sool region, where clashes between two local clans have resulted in casualties and injuries.

The Somali Future Council has announced its approval of a Transitional Direct Elections Model, describing the proposal as an effort to break the country’s prolonged electoral impasse and establish a more inclusive and politically credible voting process.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland said Thursday that no troops or military vehicles other than those belonging to Puntland forces will be allowed to remain in or pass through areas under its control, amid continuing tensions with Somalia’s federal government.

Dar Es Salaam (HOL) — Somalia’s U-17 girls’ football team made history Wednesday by defeating Sudan 8-2 in their final Group A match at the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship in Dar es Salaam.

Mogadishu — Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has received a consignment of modern office equipment from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and improve public service delivery.