The Federal Government of Somalia has reported significant advancements in justice sector reforms during a symposium in Mogadishu, attended by various high-ranking officials and lawmakers.
Reports overlap: GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The Federal Government of Somalia on Thursday highlighted major progress in justice sector reforms during a high-level symposium in Mogadishu attended by senior state officials, lawmakers…
Sources differ: Goobjoog English: Focuses on the progress highlighted during the symposium.
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Somalia's foreign ministry and immigration authorities are collaborating to enhance passport and immigration services through the establishment of a joint technical team.
Reports overlap: GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s foreign ministry and immigration authorities have agreed to establish a joint technical team aimed at improving coordination on passports, consular affairs and immigration services. Foreign…
Sources differ: Goobjoog English: Emphasizes the establishment of a joint technical team for improved coordination.
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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday approved new regulations governing private security services and reviewed the growing economic impact of regional instability, including disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.
Sources differ: Radio Dalsan: Somalia’s federal cabinet today approved new security regulations and reviewed stark new data showing a 40% drop in imports and double-digit inflation in food and healthcare costs, following disruptions to shipping through the strategic Hormuz Strait. The weekly meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre in Mogadishu, highlights how global geopolitical tensions are now […]
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Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Turkey's defence industries chief Haluk Görgün during the SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul, discussing defense and security cooperation and military capacity-building.
Reports overlap: Ankara (Caasimada Online) – Dowladda Turkiga ayaa si adag u beenisay eedeymo sheegaya inay tahay “gumeystaha cusub” ee Soomaaliya, iyadoo ku adkeysatay in xiriirka kala dhexeeya Soomaaliya uu ku dhisan yahay iskaashi, dan wadaag iyo taageero saaxiibtinimo. Cemalettin Kani Torun oo ah mudane ka tirsan Baarlamaanka Turkiga ayaa sheegay in Ankara ay mar walba ixtiraamto […] The post Turkiga ma
Sources differ: Emphasis On Partnership: The first two stories focus on the meeting with Turkey, while the third story introduces a separate discussion with Sudan's Defence Minister, highlighting broader regional security cooperation.
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The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on Eritrea, reflecting changing geopolitical dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.
Reports overlap: GOOBJOOG NEWS|WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing to lift sanctions imposed on Eritrea, in a move analysts say reflects changing geopolitical dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa…
Sources differ: Goobjoog English: Focuses on the broader geopolitical implications of the sanctions lift.
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MOGADISHU — The Shabelle Media Network (SMN) on Wednesday marked its 24th anniversary, celebrating more than two decades of broadcasting in one of the world’s most perilous environments for journalists. Founded on May 6, 2002, the network has evolved into a cornerstone of the Somali media landscape, providing news and community services across radio, television, […]
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BAHDO, Somalia – The Somali National Army, backed by local militia fighters, carried out a large-scale operation on Wednesday in Boorey area, about 120 kilometres from Bahdo in the central Mudug region, killing at least 13 Al-Shabaab members, including senior commanders, military officials said. The operation was part of three coordinated offensives underway in […]
Sources differ: SONNA English: New Delhi, (SONNA) — The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to India, who is also the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa, held a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart in India, Mahishini Colonne, at the Sri Lankan Embassy in New Delhi. During the meeting, Ambassador Odowa expressed his appreciation for […]
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GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: Somalia and Egypt have reaffirmed their growing diplomatic ties following talks between Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, and Egypt’s Ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed…
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Mogadishu (HOL) — The opposition-aligned Somali Future Council has announced it is willing to participate in the upcoming national dialogue proposed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, but only under strict conditions tied to the country’s electoral process.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday appointed Abdifitah Qasim Mohamud as the new Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, replacing Daud Aweis Jama.
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MOGADISHU, May 6, 2026 – Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met senior officials from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday to discuss long-term solutions to food insecurity, drought and recurrent climate shocks. The delegation was led by WFP Deputy Executive Director Matthew Hollingworth, according to a statement. Barre briefed the officials on […]
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has denied reports claiming it expelled the United Arab Emirates ambassador, dismissing the allegations as false and misleading.
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GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has begun distributing voting materials for upcoming one-person, one-vote elections in Southwest State, marking a key step in preparations…
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GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: As Somalia marks World Press Freedom Day, more than 35 journalists from 21 media outlets in Mogadishu have gathered for a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening ethical reporting…
Sources differ: SONNA English: Mogadishu,(SONNA) — The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, extended his congratulations to the entire Somali media community on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3rd, while commending the indispensable role of the press in advancing peacebuilding, state-building, and democracy […]
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GOOBJOOG NEWS | HOBYO: The electoral commission has launched voter registration in parts of the Mudug region, expanding preparations for planned one-person, one-vote elections. The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries…
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Mogadishu — Somalia’s permanent secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hamza Haadow, held talks with senior United Nations official Shoko Noda during her week-long visit to Mogadishu, focusing on strengthening cooperation aligned with the country’s national priorities. Noda, who serves as assistant secretary-general and director of the crisis bureau at the United Nations […]
GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) has welcomed an invitation by the Federal Government of Somalia to convene talks under the Somalia Future Forum—an umbrella…
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Mogadishu (HOL) — The European Union has welcomed an invitation by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to the Somali Future Council for a high-level meeting in Mogadishu on May 10, as political tensions rise ahead of the end of his term.
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