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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.

Mogadishu, Somalia – 1 June 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Academy of Science, Culture and Literature and the Regional Somali Language Academy (AGA), today launched the Somali Cybersecurity Terminology Glossary during an event held at the Regional Somali Language Academy. The initiative aims to develop and standardize Somali-language terminology [&#82

Seoul, South Korea (HOL) — Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali joined African foreign ministers on Monday in a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at Cheong Wa Dae, as Seoul moved to deepen ties with African countries.

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, Somalia – Somalia’s military court heard the case on Sunday of two Ethiopian nationals accused of joining Al-Shabaab, in a trial that points to the militant group’s continued efforts to recruit fighters from across East Africa. The two men, named in court as Hamse Ibrahim Ali, also known as Abu Irshad, and Nasri Abdirahman […] The post Somalia tries two Ethiopians accused of joini

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Banadir Regional Education Directorate has on Sunday announced the timetable for Grade 8 certificate examinations for the 2025-26 academic year, with thousands of students across the region expected to sit for the exams.

Baidoa (HOL) — Commanders of the Somali National Army’s 60th Division held an emergency security meeting in Baidoa on Saturday after heavy fighting between federal government forces and troops loyal to former Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.

Moscow — Somalia's State Minister for Defence, Omar Ali Abdi, has held talks with Russia's Deputy Minister of Defence, Vasily Osmakov, during an official visit to Moscow, as the two countries explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defence sector.

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

BRAZZAVILLE, REPUBLIC OF CONGO (SONNA) — The Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hon. Bihi Iman Cige, held a high-level bilateral meeting with the 9th President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, on the sidelines of the ongoing AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville. This executive economic dialogue […]

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, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the Somali people, urging unity, compassion and support for vulnerable communities during the Islamic holiday. In a statement issued from the presidency in Mogadishu, Hassan Sheikh described Eid al-Adha as a blessed occasion carrying deep religious significance and values […]

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has opened a preliminary investigation into reported civilian killings in the Lower Juba region.

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Hundreds of young people in Somalia’s Banaadir region held a peaceful rally in Mogadishu on Monday evening in support of the federal government, peace and national stability, as political tensions continue to simmer in the capital. The demonstration, dubbed “Voice of the Capital,” took place at the Taleex junction in the […]

BALIDOGLE, Somalia — Somalia’s military launched training for the 12th intake of the elite Danab special forces at the General Hassan Tuure training school in Balidogle, as the government continues efforts to strengthen national security forces. The opening ceremony was led by acting Somali National Army commander and ground forces chief General Sahal Abdullahi […]