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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.

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.

Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups A rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media, in a case that has caught the public’s attention and provoked outrage in the country. Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate, was originally charged with insult

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

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.

Benghazi, Libya (HOL) — Authorities in eastern Libya have banned citizens of Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia from entering areas under their control, a move likely aimed at curbing migration through the country toward Europe.

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.

Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a delegation of Italian business leaders and investors at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Sunday, as Somalia seeks to expand foreign investment and deepen economic cooperation with Italy.

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) on Monday opened the second edition of the AI Summit Somalia 2026, bringing together government officials, academics, researchers, students and private sector representatives to explore how artificial intelligence can contribute to the country’s development. The two-day summit, organised by the National Commu

The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, chaired a high-level military meeting on Sunday focused on security operations, force development and preparations for Somalia’s planned transition to full national security responsibility.

TRIPOLI, Libya — Somalia’s newly appointed ambassador to Libya formally presented his credentials on Sunday to the head of Libya’s Presidential Council, officially beginning his diplomatic mission and signalling renewed efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Mogadishu (WDN) – At a time when Somalia is grappling with one of its most serious political crises in recent years, the arrival of another foreign police contingent under the African Union mission has raised fresh questions about the effectiveness of international stabilization efforts that have now spanned nearly two decades. The African Union Support... The post Another Foreign Police Unit Arri

MOGADISHU, June 16 — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met on Monday with Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Mohamed Karim Fouad, to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral ties, with a particular focus on defence and security cooperation. According to Somali officials, the talks centered on deepening relations between Mogadishu and Cairo […]

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says it has intercepted a large cache of chemicals allegedly intended for use in making explosives by al-Shabaab militants in the country's south.

Jowhar (SONNA): The President of Hirshabelle State, H.E. Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlaawe), hosted a farewell dinner at the Presidential Palace in Jowhar for media representatives, members of the National Waaberi Troupe, and other distinguished guests who visited the city to attend the inauguration of various development projects. Speaking at the event, SONNA Director General […]

Mogadishu (WDN) – A fierce political contest for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, which its mandate has already expired, has officially begun following the election of Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madobe) as President of South West State on Thursday in Baidoa. A fierce political battle for the position of... The post Race for Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Inte