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Tuesday, 15 Sep 2026 {HMC} U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Devin Kennington to serve as the new U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, as Washington moves to fill the ambassadorial post in Mogadishu, which has remained vacant since former Ambassador Richard H. Riley was recalled in late 2025. Kennington’s nomination was included among a list of […] The post U.S. Appoints New Ambassador to Som

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stated that his country fully supports efforts to strengthen the security and stability of Somalia, and opposes any action that undermines the independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia.

The United States has agreed to give the UN another ​year to wind down its support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, a document showed - a move that gives some ‌breathing space to a force that was fearing quicker cuts, but still leaves its future in peril.

BELEDWEYNE—Hirshabelle State Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed has ruled out working with President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe if Guudlaawe is re-elected to lead the federal member state. Speaking in an interview, Dabageed said he would not resign from his position but would refuse to cooperate with Guudlaawe if he secures another term as Hirshabelle president.... The post Hirshabelle Vice

Kampala Suspends Military Cooperation with Ankara as Dispute Raises Questions Over Uganda’s Role in Somalia KAMPALA (WDN) — Somalia has emerged as an important backdrop to a widening dispute between Uganda and Türkiye after Kampala suspended all defence and military cooperation with Ankara, raising questions about the potential implications for Somalia’s increasingly complex security partnerships.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Hundreds of residents, politicians and community elders demonstrated Thursday in Beledweyne against the planned Hirshabelle electoral process, demanding a political agreement before voting proceeds in the Hiiraan region.

Mogadishu (HOL) — More than 6 million people in Somalia are facing acute hunger as drought, rising food and fuel prices and deep humanitarian funding cuts push the country closer to famine, Oxfam warned.

Puntland Calls for Inclusive Dialogue, Greater International Engagement with Federal States and Continued UN Role Garowe (WDN) — Puntland has appealed to the United Nations Security Council for renewed international engagement in Somalia, warning of deepening political, security and economic tensions between the Federal Government and federal member states. In a letter dated September 13,...

Djibouti, SONNA — The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attended the inauguration ceremony of the re-elected President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, held in Djibouti City. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Ali, as […]

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.

[Shabelle] 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.

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.

Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama chaired a bilateral meeting with European Union ambassadors to discuss progress on direct elections and security in Somalia. The discussions included the completion of the constitution and the ongoing electoral process in various regions.

The Somali National Army conducted a military operation in the Lower Shabelle region, resulting in the deaths of six al-Shabab militants. The operation was supported by international partners and aimed at targeting suspected militants involved in attacks against civilians.

Galkayo (HOL) — Puntland has handed over dozens of troops and vehicles it seized in Galkayo on Monday to the Galmudug administration following talks between officials from both sides.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji in Kampala, where the two officials discussed bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somaliland delegation led by Trade and Tourism Minister Abdirahman Hassan Nur met Israeli business representatives in Addis Ababa on Thursday to discuss strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two sides.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has denied reports claiming it expelled the United Arab Emirates ambassador, dismissing the allegations as false and misleading.

New York (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a series of bilateral meetings in New York with world leaders and senior officials on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Somali government said.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has announced £5 million in new humanitarian funding to help Somalia prepare for expected El Niño-related flooding during the October-to-December Deyr rainy season, with assistance expected to reach up to 600,000 people.