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World football governing body FIFA has taken an exceptional decision regarding the compensation of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after his World Cup participation was disrupted by his denial of entry into the United States, sources familiar with the matter said. The 34-year-old was deported after an 11-hour interrogation by immigration officials in Miami, preventing him […] The post FIFA to

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, today launched the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Radio Mogadishu Archive as part of efforts to accelerate the preservation and modernization of Somalia’s historic audio heritage. The Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Minister, the […]

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces carried out a planned operation in the El Bashiir area near Buur Hakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab fighters, officials said on Monday. According to a statement, several members of the militant group surrendered during the operation, while troops destroyed facilities allegedly used […]

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's opposition coalition on Saturday warned against what it described as plans to search the residence of former Somali National Army commander General Odawaa Yusuf Rage, amid growing political and security tensions in the capital, Mogadishu.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 6 -- Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee agency said.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Turkey has launched efforts to mediate between Somalia's federal government and opposition leaders following recent clashes in Mogadishu that have heightened fears of political instability and drawn concern from international partners.

Clashes broke out in Mogadishu between federal government forces and opposition-aligned groups, leading to international calls for restraint from the US and UK. Following mediation by community elders, the fighting appeared to subside.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo called Sunday for an urgent meeting between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and former Somali presidents to seek a political solution to the country’s deepening crisis.

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Joint security operations continue in Mogadishu as the government intensifies its crackdown on illegal arms. Today, security forces recovered a massive stockpile of weapons from the Elite Hotel, seizing a significant cache of unauthorized military hardware. The state is systematically dismantling private military infrastructures that have previously threatened the urban securi

MOGADISHU — Heavy fighting broke out Sunday in an area between the districts of Gubadleey in Mogadishu and Warsheekh in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region after federal government forces arrived to conduct an operation targeting what authorities described as illegally held weapons, local sources said. According to preliminary reports, the clashes involved Somali government troops […]

Heavy gun battles erupted in Mogadishu after federal government forces raided the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. The clashes occurred shortly before planned opposition demonstrations, raising fears of increased violence.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's disaster management agency and United Nations officials held a monthly coordination meeting on Tuesday to assess the country's humanitarian situation and strengthen aid efforts for vulnerable communities affected by recurring crises.

Mogadishu — International partners have expressed growing concern over Somalia's political situation, urging the Federal Government and opposition groups to engage in urgent dialogue to resolve disagreements surrounding the country's electoral process.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has expressed full solidarity with Kuwait following missile and drone attacks targeting its territory.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Infantry Forces commander Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar met an Italian government delegation in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss strengthening military cooperation, training and support for the Somali National Army.

Political tensions are escalating in Somalia’s central regional state of Galmudug amid growing disagreements among senior Somali leaders over the management of the upcoming presidential election, according to local officials and sources familiar with the discussions.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and senior officials urge solidarity and peace as Somalis celebrate Eid al-Adha across the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Monday with prominent Somali poets and literary figures to discuss the role of arts and literature in strengthening public awareness, state-building and national identity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has temporarily suspended travel to Egypt through the OK-to-Board authorization system after Somali citizens reported being stranded and mistreated at Cairo airport, immigration officials said Sunday.

The Somali Police Force chief Brig. Gen. Asad Osman Abdullahi met with the Independent National Human Rights Commission to discuss enhancing cooperation on human rights protections and oversight of detention facilities.