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[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.

Mogadishu (WDN) – Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has agreed to voluntarily leave the residence he recently occupied in the Mirinaayo area of Mogadishu and return to his longtime home near the airport, a move widely seen as a significant step toward easing recent political and security tensions in the capital. The decision follows... The post Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Agrees

Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest State lawmakers elected Mahad Mohamed Sheikh Hassan as speaker of the regional House of Representatives on Thursday, completing a key stage in the formation of the new parliamentary leadership.

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.

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.

Bosaso, Puntland — Security forces in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have detained a Yemeni national suspected of holding a leadership role within the Islamic State (IS) group operating in the Al-Miskaad mountains, officials have said.

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.

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Authorities in Somalia’s capital have approved an opposition-led demonstration planned for June 4, while assigning three designated venues for the gathering and urging participants to maintain peace. In a statement read to the media on Wednesday, Banadir regional administration spokesman Salah Hassan Omar said that Mogadishu Mayor and Banadir Governor Hassan [&#82

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Tuesday attended a ceremony marking Italy’s National Day in Mogadishu, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two countries. Speaking at the event, Jama congratulated the Italian people and government on the occasion, describing Somalia and Italy as partners linked by a historic relationship […]

[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, Somalia — Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Gen. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, known as Fartaag, has held talks with senior representatives of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) on strengthening support for the country's security institutions.

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces carried out planned security operations in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, targeting suspected hideouts and positions used by remnants of the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab, military officials said on Tuesday. The operations were conducted by units of the 164th Battalion of the 16th Danab Brigade […]

Former President Shariif Sheekh Axmed announced that the opposition's planned rally in Mogadishu is a constitutional right. The local government has indicated its approval for the protest, although there are ongoing discussions about security and the specific locations for the event.

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) hosted a delegation from Sweden and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) on Monday for talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on disaster preparedness and risk reduction, officials said. The delegation was led by Annika Jayawardena, Deputy Head of Sida’s Eastern and Horn of Africa Depa

Baidoa (HOL) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the timetable for electing the speaker, deputy speakers and president of Southwest State, setting the regional presidential vote for June 10.