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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.

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.

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.

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held discussions with Turkish officials in Mogadishu to enhance military cooperation. The focus was on expanding troop training and building defense capacities between Somalia and Turkey.

Somalia's military reports that a new base for the Danab Special Forces in Dhusamareb is nearing completion. Army Commander Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud inspected the facility to evaluate construction progress and troop readiness as part of intensified operations against Al-Shabaab.

The World Health Organization has announced a global health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This decision comes in light of more than 300 suspected cases and 88 fatalities associated with the virus.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received EU Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro at the Villa Somalia Presidential Palace. They discussed the longstanding strategic partnership between Somalia and the European Union and explored ways to enhance cooperation.

Somalia has been recognized as the country that achieved the largest global improvement in telecommunications regulatory reform, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This assessment is based on the ICT Regulatory Tracker report, which covers the period from 2007 to 2024.

The federal government of Somalia has intensified its efforts to enhance support for Somali pilgrims during this year's Hajj. The Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs conducted inspections of services provided to pilgrims in Madinah.

Political parties in Somalia's South West State have agreed to form a broad alliance backing the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) ahead of the region’s upcoming elections. This coalition is seen as a strategic move to enhance their electoral prospects following recent electoral reforms.

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.

NISA conducted a coordinated operation in Hiiraan, targeting Al-Shabaab militants. The operation reportedly resulted in serious injuries to three senior leaders and the destruction of vehicles and facilities used by the group.

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.