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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.”

Dr. Maryan Qasim, chairperson of Somalia’s Independent National Human Rights Commission, met with British ambassador Charles King to discuss strengthening cooperation in human rights protection and institutional development. The discussions centered on enhancing accountability and supporting vulnerable communities.

Hargeisa's city council has elected Abdirisaq Mohamed Farah, known as 'Wiiwaa', as the new mayor. This decision follows the removal of former Mayor Abdikarin Ahmed Mooge and his deputy from office.

The Somali government, represented by Foreign Minister Abdisalam Omer, attended the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The summit focused on various regional issues, including the reform of the UN Security Council.

The United States and China are facing the latest phase of the tension regarding arms sales to Taiwan, after Donald Trump announced that he would directly discuss this issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing this week.

Somaliland has appointed Dimitrios Tourikis, a Greek national, as its special representative to Greece. This appointment is aimed at enhancing Somaliland's diplomatic outreach in Europe.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker carrying Egyptian sailors after it was seized off the coast of Yemen and forced toward Somali waters, describing the incident as a direct threat to maritime security and global trade routes.

As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.

Since Malyun Jama Nur was imprisoned in Galkayo in January for failing to pay a $9,000 debt, her four young children have dropped out of school and fallen into a situation of poverty and neglect.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, who has been re-elected for a seventh term. The Somali president is leading a delegation for this event.

GOOBJOOG NEWS | ALGIERS: Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali-Hosh has delivered a special message from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during high-level talks in Algiers aimed…

Abdifitah Qasim Mahmoud was sworn in as the new Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism during a parliamentary meeting in Mogadishu. The ceremony was led by the First Deputy Speaker of the House of the People.

The United States is set to mediate talks in Somalia aimed at addressing the ongoing election crisis as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term approaches its end. However, the Somali government has denied claims regarding these planned U.S.-mediated discussions with opposition leaders.

Kampala, Uganda – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the elected President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The President of Somalia held a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart, discussing the strengthening of brotherly relations between the two countries.

Said Abdullahi Deni, the President of Puntland, arrived in Mogadishu on Tuesday alongside a high-level delegation to participate in crucial political consultations aimed at resolving Somalia’s ongoing electoral dispute.

The National Communications Authority has concluded its first cohort of the Cybersecurity Certification Training Program for government officials, aimed at enhancing Somalia's cybersecurity capabilities.

Banknotes are now so tattered that even buses refuse to accept them, as a dollarised economy and mobile phone payments push up the cost of essentials

President Emmanuel Macron delivered a highly discussed speech at a summit in Kenya, attended by over 30 African leaders.

Reports from the capital Tripoli in Libya indicate that security forces and armed groups have detained more than 600 migrants since Friday, following a large-scale operation conducted in various neighborhoods of the city. Among those arrested are many Somalis. Warsame Cabdi Maxamed, a member of ...