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Hargeisa's city council has elected Abdirisaq Mohamed Farah, known as 'Wiiwaa', as the new mayor. This decision follows the removal of former Mayor Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge and his deputy from office.

Somalia participated for the first time in the Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF) held in Leipzig, Germany, from May 6 to 8. The Somali delegation was led by the Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.

Somalia is intensifying its efforts to secure the release of Egyptian sailors who were kidnapped from the oil tanker M/T Eureka. The Somali government is engaging in high-level contacts with Egyptian authorities to expedite their release.

The Somali Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal, met with South West State leader Jabriil Abdirashid Haji in Baidoa to discuss enhancing security measures. Their talks focused on accelerating military operations against Al-Shabaab militants in the region.

Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport cooperation agreement to initiate a shipping line connecting their ports. The agreement also includes a declaration from Egypt that the security of the Red Sea is the responsibility of the littoral states.

The federal government of Somalia has intensified its efforts to enhance support for Somali pilgrims during this year's Hajj. The Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs conducted inspections of services provided to pilgrims in Madinah.

Somaliland has appointed Dimitrios Tourikis, a Greek national, as its special representative to Greece. This appointment is aimed at enhancing Somaliland's diplomatic outreach in Europe.

Political parties in Somalia's South West State have agreed to form a broad alliance backing the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) ahead of the region’s upcoming elections. This coalition is seen as a strategic move to enhance their electoral prospects following recent electoral reforms.

Heavy fighting on the outskirts of Baidoa resulted in the deaths of senior Somali military commanders. The clashes involved government forces and fighters loyal to former South West state president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.

Somali intelligence forces, in collaboration with international partners, conducted an airstrike in the Hiiraan region that resulted in the wounding of three senior Al-Shabaab commanders. The operation also led to the destruction of vehicles and facilities associated with the group.

Shabelle TV and radio are reportedly under coordinated pressure from state-sponsored entities in Somalia. This pressure is particularly aimed at suppressing news coverage critical of the government and its activities.

Somalia's economic growth is projected to slow to 3 percent in 2025, a decrease from approximately 4 percent in the previous years. This slowdown is attributed to declining foreign aid, drought conditions, and increasing living costs.

Somalia's Ministry of Education announced that nearly 40,000 students will take national secondary school examinations from June 20 to 25, 2026. This announcement was made on Wednesday, detailing the schedule for the upcoming academic year's final exams.

Abdifitah Qasim Mahmoud was sworn in as the new Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism during a parliamentary meeting in Mogadishu. The ceremony was led by the First Deputy Speaker of the House of the People.

IGAD has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, amid rising political tensions and a worsening constitutional crisis. The organization has called for all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to resolve their differences through dialogue.

The South West State Cabinet, chaired by interim leader Jibriil Abdirashiid Haji Abdi, held a meeting in Baidoa to address security, humanitarian issues, and public service delivery. The session aimed to create a cohesive strategy to tackle regional challenges.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received EU Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro at the Villa Somalia Presidential Palace. They discussed the longstanding strategic partnership between Somalia and the European Union and explored ways to enhance cooperation.

The chairperson of Somalia’s Independent National Human Rights Commission, Maryan Qaasim, met with Brian James Williams from the UN Peacebuilding Fund to discuss enhancing collaboration on peacebuilding and human rights initiatives. This meeting highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen human rights protections in Somalia.

Somalia marked the 83rd anniversary of the Somali Youth League, a pivotal nationalist movement in its history. The event included ceremonies attended by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who called on the youth to uphold national unity.

Heavy fighting has erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between federal forces and troops loyal to South West regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, according to local sources.