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The African Union has expressed concern over Somalia's political situation after high-level talks between the Federal Government and opposition leaders failed to reach an agreement. The negotiations took place in Mogadishu and ended without a consensus.

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktas met Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the presidential palace on Saturday, in a move opposition figures described as a public show of support for a leader whose mandate they say has expired, as Somalia faces a deepening political dispute and no agreed electoral framework. “We […]

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, on Saturday received the Ambassador of Yemen to Somalia, H.E. Fadl Ali Ahmed Al-Hanak, at his office in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries, particularly cooperation in combating human trafficking and […]

MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 16 — United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia said on Saturday that Somalia has entered a new phase of political transition following talks held between May 13 and 15 involving the country’s political stakeholders. The UN mission welcomed the resumption of dialogue and thanked international partners for their role in […]

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.

The Somali National Army reported that its forces killed at least 50 al-Shabab fighters and militia members during a military operation near Baidoa. This operation was described as a coordinated effort following a dawn assault.

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.

Somalia's federal government is actively working to modernize its digital sector and expand international technology partnerships. Senior officials participated in the International Telecommunication Union's Global Symposium for Regulators in Ankara, focusing on regulatory frameworks for satellite internet and fintech.

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.

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: A regional parliamentary election in Somalia’s South West State has handed a clear majority to the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP), placing the group in a…

Somali government forces and Turkish military advisors have distributed humanitarian aid to hundreds of vulnerable families in the Mubarak area of Lower Shabelle. This operation was part of a coordinated effort to support communities affected by recent military activities.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency said passport applicants will be required to have a national identity card or proof of registration starting July 1, 2026, as the government moves to strengthen citizen identification and link public services.

President William Ruto has explained why the Kenya-Somalia border remains closed 15 years after its shutdown, despite his earlier commitment to reopen it in April this year.

The Somali National Army's elite Danab Commandos conducted a military operation in the Gambole district of Middle Shabelle, successfully rescuing nine civilians abducted by Al-Shabaab militants. The operation was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense.

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.

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and Djibouti have reaffirmed their close diplomatic and security ties following the arrival of Djibouti’s new ambassador to Mogadishu amid growing regional cooperation efforts in…

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.

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.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- As dawn broke Sunday in Mogadishu, with opposition-led protests set in motion, Somalia's major television stations came under repeated digital attacks targeting their online platforms, disrupting content, visibility and audience access.

Cairo, Egypt — The Federal Republic of Somalia is participating in the High-Level Global South Media and Think Tank Forum currently underway in Cairo, Egypt, with the country represented by the Director of the Somali National News Agency (SONNA), Ismail Mukhtar Omar, widely known as “Oronjo.”