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Puntland's Cabinet addressed the political and security challenges in Mogadishu during their recent meeting. They called for a political resolution to the ongoing tensions affecting the city.

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.

Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire addressed the recent clashes in Mogadishu, particularly in the Howlwadaag district. The fighting resulted in casualties and occurred near the residence of a former district mayor.

Clashes occurred in Mogadishu between government forces and opposition troops, particularly in the Howlwadaag district. Heavy gunfire was reported in the neighborhoods of Barmuudo and Siigaale.

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

President William Ruto announced that the Kenya-Somalia border will remain closed due to ongoing security concerns. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has made a personal appeal to Ruto, advocating for the border's reopening to facilitate economic growth in North Eastern Kenya.

Mogadishu, Somalia – The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Salah Ahmed Jama, participated today in the event commemorating Italian National Day held in the city of Mogadishu. Mr. Salah Ahmed Jama congratulated the people and government of Italy on this important day, highlighting the historical relationship and longstanding friendship [...].

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 – The Minister of the Ministry of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), held a meeting today with a delegation from EUCAP Somalia led by the Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia, Kestutis Lancinskas. The meeting focused on strengthening security cooperation, technical support, and training provided by EUCAP to Somalia's security agencies, particularly the Somali Police Force, the Darwish, and the Coast Guard.