The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, chaired a high-level military meeting on Sunday focused on security operations, force development and preparations for Somalia’s planned transition to full national security responsibility.
Sources differ: Somali National TV: emphasizes TALIYAHA CIIDANKA XDS OO SHIR GUDDOOMIYAY SHIRKA SUBAXLAHA EE TALISKA GUUD EE CIIDANKA
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TRIPOLI, Libya — Somalia’s newly appointed ambassador to Libya formally presented his credentials on Sunday to the head of Libya’s Presidential Council, officially beginning his diplomatic mission and signalling renewed efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Libya Presents Credentials
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Mogadishu (WDN) – At a time when Somalia is grappling with one of its most serious political crises in recent years, the arrival of another foreign police contingent under the African Union mission has raised fresh questions about the effectiveness of international stabilization efforts that have now spanned nearly two decades. The African Union Support... The post Another Foreign Police Unit Arri
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes Ghana police unit arrives in Somalia to support AUSSOM mission
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The President of the Hirshabelle Government, Mr. Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlaawe), hosted a dinner and farewell event for the media community, the National Artists Waaberi, and other honored guests who came to Jowhar to participate in the inauguration of various projects. The Director of Media at the Hirshabelle Presidency, Mohamed Shuuriye Noor, praised the journalists and artists for their role in the events showcasing the progress in Hirshabelle.
Reports overlap: Madaxweynaha Dowladda Hirshabeelle, Mudane Cali Cabdullaahi Xuseen (Cali Guudlaawe), ayaa munaasabad casho sharaf iyo sagootin ah ku maamuusay bahda warbaahinta, Hobollada Qaranka Waaberi iyo marti sharaf kale oo magaalada Jowhar u yimid ka qeybgalka xarig-jarka mashaariic kala duwan Agaasimaha Warfaafinta Madaxtooyada Hirshabeelle, Maxamed Shuuriye Nuur, ayaa Madaxweynaha hortiisa ku ammaanay sax
MOGADISHU, June 16 — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met on Monday with Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Mohamed Karim Fouad, to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral ties, with a particular focus on defence and security cooperation. According to Somali officials, the talks centered on deepening relations between Mogadishu and Cairo […]
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Somali Army Chief, Egyptian Defense Attaché Discuss Strengthening Military Cooperation
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Mogadishu, Somalia(SONNA)-The State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Ali Mohamed Omar, received a delegation from the United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), led by Officer-in-Charge Mr. Raisedon Zenenga. The discussions focused on the UNTMIS transition process and developments in Somalia. The State Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitm
The Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has officially announced the date for the election of the Chairpersons of the District Councils of Banadir Region.
Reports overlap: Jun 13 (Jowhar)-Wasaaradda Arrimaha Gudaha Federaalka iyo Dib-u-heshiisiinta Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, ayaa si rasmi ah u shaacisay waqtiga la qabanayo Doorashada Guddoonka Goleyaasha Degmooyinka Gobolka Banaadir. Qoraalka kasoo baxay Wasaaradda ayaa lagu sheegay in 5-ta July 2026 la qabanayo Doorashada Guddoonka Goleyaasha Deegaanka ee Gobolka Banaadir. Xubnaha ururada siyaasadda ee qaybt
The Chairman of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mr. Maxamuud Macalin Cabdulle, received the Chairman of the Towfiiq Political Organization, Dr. Sheekh Maxamed Shaakir Cali Xasan, at the agency's headquarters. The meeting focused on exchanging information about the overall situation in the country and how to strengthen cooperation to support the Somali people, especially during times of humanitarian crises and various disasters.
Reports overlap: MUQDISHO – Guddoomiyaha Hay’adda Maareynta Musiibooyinka Qaranka Soomaaliyeed (SoDMA), Mudane Maxamuud Macalin Cabdulle, ayaa xarunta dhexe ee Hay’adda ku qaabilay Guddoomiyaha Ururka Siyaasadda Towfiiq Dr. Sheekh Maxamed Shaakir Cali Xasan. Kulanka labada masuul waxaa diiradda lagu saaray is-xogwaraysi ku saabsan xaaladda guud ee dalka iyo sidii loo xoojin lahaa iskaashiga lagu garab
Sources differ: Somali National TV: emphasizes Guddoomiyaha SoDMA oo xarunta dhexe ee Hay’adda ku qaabilay Guddoomiyaha Ururka Siyaasadda Towfiiq
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KIGALI – The Commander of the Somali National Army Training Command, Brigadier General Ahmed Issa Ahmed, has concluded training for officers of the Somali National Army in Rwanda, where they received high-level education and training. The officers graduated from the Higher Command and Leadership College of the Rwanda Defence Force, where […]
Reports overlap: Taliyaha Taliska Tababarada ee Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, S/Guuto Axmed Ciise Axmed, ayaa dalka Rwanda tababar ugu soo xiray saraakiil ka tirsan Ciidanka XDS. Saraakiishan ka socotay Ciidanka XDS ayaa ka qalin-jabisay Kulliyadda Abaanduulka Sare iyo Hoggaaminta ee Ciidanka Difaaca Dalka Rwanda. Saraakiishan ayaa sidoo kale shahaadada heerka labaad ee Master Degree-ka ee dhanka Daraasaadka
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Saraakiil Ka Tirsan Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Oo Tababar Ku Soo Gebagebeeyey Rwanda
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The Minister of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Jamaal Mohamed Hassan, today welcomed a high-level delegation of businessmen from Italy at Aden Adde International Airport. This welcoming event included businessmen and other officials, and this visit is part of the preparations for the Somalia–Italy Business Week 2026, which is a platform to strengthen […]
SHABEELLAHA HOOSE – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with local forces, conducted a planned operation and seized chemical materials used for making explosives, which were reportedly intended for the Al-Shabaab group. A press release issued by NISA stated that this operation came after security forces had been tracking movements related to the delivery of these materials for some time.
Reports overlap: Jun 12 (Jowhar)-Wararka ka imanaya gobolka Shabelaha Hoose ayaa sheegaya in ciidanka Hay’adda Sirdoonka iyo Nabadsugidda Qaranka (NISA) ay qabteen walxo kiimiko ah oo dagaalamayaasha Alshabaab ay doonayeen inay ka sameeyaan waxyaalaha qarxa. Agabkan ay heleen hay’adda NISA ayaa la sheegay inay ku jiren jiirigaano gaaraya boqol kuwaasoo lagu qareiyay meel ku dhow xeebta deegaanka […]
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes NISA oo Gacanta Ku Dhigtay Walxo Qaraxyo Laga Sameeyo oo Loo Wadey Al-Shabaab
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The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived today in the city of Jowhar, the capital of the Hirshabelle administration, where he was welcomed...
MOGADISHU – Former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, stated that he contacted the Somali international referee Omar Abdulqadir Cartan by phone after he was excluded from participating in the 2026 World Cup. Farmaajo expressed his feelings regarding the challenge faced by the referee, praising his efforts and […]
Reports overlap: MUQDISHO – Garsooraha Soomaaliyeed ee heerka caalami, Cumar Cabdulqaadir Cartan, ayaa markale taariikh cusub u dhigay Soomaaliya iyo guud ahaan qaaradda Afrika, kadib markii loo magacaabay inuu dhex-dhexaadiyo kulanka UEFA Super Cup 2026, oo la qorsheeyay inuu 12-ka Agoosto ka dhaco magaalada Salzburg ee dalka Austria. Kulankan oo ka tirsan tartamada ugu sarreeya kubadda […]
Sources differ: Horseed Media: emphasizes Garsooraha Soomaaliga ee Koobka Adduunka oo loo diiday inuu galo Mareykanka
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HIIRAAN – The President of the HirShabelle Regional Government, Mr. Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe, held a meeting with the Commander of the 5th Sector of the African Union Mission in Support of and Stabilization of Somalia (AUSSOM), Brigadier General Michel Ndenzako, where they discussed the security situation and strengthening the cooperation between AUSSOM and the Somali Security Forces.
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Mogadishu – The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, held a meeting in Mogadishu with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Somalia, Ambassador Wang Yu. The meeting focused on strengthening the cooperative relationship between Somalia and China, particularly in the areas of defense, military training, and support for the development of security institutions [...].
Reports overlap: Muqdisho – Wasiirka Wasaaradda Amniga Gudaha ee Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Cabdullaahi Sheekh Ismaaciil (Fartaag), ayaa kulan la yeeshay Safiirka Dowladda Shiinaha ee Soomaaliya, Danjire Wang Yu, iyagoo ka wada hadlay xoojinta xiriirka iskaashi ee u dhexeeya labada dal. Kulanka ayaa diiradda lagu saaray arrimaha amniga, horumarinta awoodda hay’adaha amniga iyo taageerada f
The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the XFS, Mr. Ali Yusuf Ali (Xoosh), has officially launched the 3rd Forum of Somali Mayors. The Minister, in a speech delivered at the opening of the forum, highlighted the importance of mayors and local governments in community service and national development. He stated that mayors continuously […]
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr Yusuf Ali Mohamed, chaired a meeting focused on strengthening the protection of Somali children and preventing their recruitment and use in armed conflict. The meeting aimed to accelerate the implementation of the Vancouver Principles, an international framework designed to enhance measures for preventing […]
Reports overlap: Xoghayaha Joogtada ah ee Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga, Mudane Yuusuf Cali Maxamed, ayaa shir-guddoomiyay kulan looga hadlayay xoojinta ilaalinta carruurta Soomaaliyeed iyo ka hortagga in loo adeegsado colaadaha hubeysan ama askareynta. Kulanka ayaa diiradda lagu saaray dardargelinta hirgelinta Mabda’a Vancouver, oo ah hannaan caalami ah oo lagu xoojinayo tallaabooyinka looga hortagayo ka faa’iidaysig
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Defense Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Chairs Key Meeting on Child Protection and Preventing Youth Exploitation in Conf...
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, met with Ambassador Wang Yu in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities in security and institutional capacity-building. Discussions focused on support for security sector development, professional training, and cooperati
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Somali Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Meets GCC Secretary-General to Strengthen Cooperation
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, received a briefing from the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics on the progress of ongoing efforts to strengthen civil registration services and enhance the implementation of Somalia’s Civil Registration and […]
Reports overlap: Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Mudane Cabdisalaam Cabdi Cali, ayaa kulan la qaatay agaasimeyaasha waaxyaha Wasaaradda si dib loogu eego howlaha shaqo ee Wasaaradda loogana wada hadlo mudnaanta diblomaasiyadeed ee muhiimka ah. Wasiirka ayaa agaasimayaasha la wadaagay warbixin ku saabsan dadaallada diblomaasiyadeed ee socda, isagoo sidoo kal
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Interior Minister Receives Update on Progress of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System
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