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Turkey is planning to send a high-level delegation to Mogadishu to mediate between the Somali government and opposition parties. This effort comes in the wake of increasing political tensions within the country.

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday that Ankara aims to complete its first overseas deep-sea oil exploration off the coast of Somalia within six to nine months, a deployment that has drawn sharp rebuke from the Somali opposition, who accuse Turkey of resource piracy and backing an “illegitimate” administration. The […]

Heavy fighting has erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between federal forces and troops loyal to South West regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, according to local sources.

The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that elite DANAB special forces carried out a coordinated security operation in several areas under Afgooye District in the Lower Shabelle region, leading to the arrest of suspected Al-Shabaab fighters and the seizure of a cache of weapons. In a statement, authorities said the operation targeted locations believed […]

MADRID, Spain, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s special envoy on the prevention and countering of violent extremism Aweys Mohamed Omar has taken part in an international conference in Madrid focused on strengthening cooperation against terrorism in Africa, officials said. The conference, titled “Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism in Africa,” brought together international experts and policymakers to

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia has slipped into a deepening constitutional crisis after authorities in the semi-autonomous northeastern region of Puntland announced they no longer recognize Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the nation’s president, declaring his legitimate mandate has expired. The regional fallout severely threatens the fragile political stability of the Horn of Africa nat

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA (SONNA) — The Federal Government of Somalia has activated high-level containment and preventative protocols in response to the escalating epidemiological threat landscape in Central and East Africa, . The Acting Minister and Minister of State for Health, Dr. Maryama Mohamed Hussein, alongside Deputy Minister Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bulaale, chaired an emergency coordination summit [&

Somalia's Information Minister Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud held discussions with Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş to strengthen cooperation in media and cultural sectors. The meeting took place in Mogadishu and focused on enhancing the longstanding ties between the two nations.

The South West State Cabinet, chaired by interim leader Jibriil Abdirashiid Haji Abdi, held a meeting in Baidoa to address security, humanitarian issues, and public service delivery. The session aimed to create a cohesive strategy to tackle regional challenges.

A U.S. delegation led by acting Ambassador Justin Davis met with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni in Garowe to discuss security cooperation and Somalia's political transition. The talks emphasized counterterrorism efforts and bilateral development cooperation.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu at the presidential palace in Mogadishu. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations and reaffirmed Somalia's commitment to the One-China policy.

The chairperson of Somalia’s Independent National Human Rights Commission, Maryan Qaasim, met with Brian James Williams from the UN Peacebuilding Fund to discuss enhancing collaboration on peacebuilding and human rights initiatives. This meeting highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen human rights protections in Somalia.

Somalia's Ministry of Education announced that nearly 40,000 students will take national secondary school examinations from June 20 to 25, 2026. This announcement was made on Wednesday, detailing the schedule for the upcoming academic year's final exams.

Mogadishu, May 21, 2026— The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, today received in his office the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, where they discussed strengthening the historical relationship of cooperation and brotherhood between Somalia and Türkiye, particularly in the areas of Information, Culture and […]

Senior officers of the Somali National Army held a security meeting in Baidoa to address the security situation in the Bay region. The discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming Southwest State presidential election and included plans to enhance military operations against Al-Shabaab.

NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, May 22, 2026 — Somalia’s new ambassador to Mauritania has officially presented his credentials to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, marking the formal start of his diplomatic mission, Somali officials said. The ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott, where Somalia’s ambassador Yusuf Ahmed Hassan handed over his letters […]

Somalia's Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Haji Adam, participated in the 64th Arab Ministerial Conference of Health in Geneva, coinciding with the 79th World Health Assembly. The conference gathered health ministers from Arab League member states to discuss regional health issues.

The European Union has announced a new €138 million support package for Somalia, aimed at addressing ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. This initiative was revealed during a meeting between the EU Ambassador and Somalia's President.

Somalia is intensifying its efforts to secure the release of Egyptian sailors who were kidnapped from the oil tanker M/T Eureka. The Somali government is engaging in high-level contacts with Egyptian authorities to expedite their release.

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego led to the deaths of three people. Two individuals suspected of carrying out the attack were also found dead in a nearby vehicle.