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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 […]

World football governing body FIFA has taken an exceptional decision regarding the compensation of referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after his World Cup participation was disrupted by his denial of entry into the United States, sources familiar with the matter said. The 34-year-old was deported after an 11-hour interrogation by immigration officials in Miami, preventing him […] The post FIFA to

In the city of Baydhabo, the temporary capital of the South West State of Somalia, the contest for the presidency is taking place today...

The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has appointed Ambassador Salad Ali Jeelle as the Senior Advisor to the President. Salad Ali... Read more

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 6 -- Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee agency said.

Mogadishu – The General Command of the Banaadir Regional Police has announced that security forces are conducting an operation to collect illegal arms hidden in neighborhoods of the Cabdicasiis district, following recent clashes in the city of Mogadishu. A written statement from the Banaadir Police Command stated that the security forces are […]

Jun 05(Jowhar) Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is returning to his home located near the airport in Mogadishu, after spending days in the northern part of the capital where clashes occurred. Efforts led by traditional elders, some Western embassies, and politicians affiliated with the Federal Government have succeeded in convincing Sharif […]

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, (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.

Former President Shariif Sheekh Axmed announced that the opposition's planned rally in Mogadishu is a constitutional right. The local government has indicated its approval for the protest, although there are ongoing discussions about security and the specific locations for the event.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Infantry Forces commander Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar met an Italian government delegation in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss strengthening military cooperation, training and support for the Somali National Army.

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The independent national election and boundaries commission has announced the list of members who won the House of Representatives in the recent elections held on the 10th of this month in the South West State. The new parliament members of the South West administration total 92, most of whom came from the Justice and Unity Party (JSP) led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The announcement of the new members comes after the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia yesterday finally approved the election results.

The Federal Government of Somalia has temporarily suspended travel authorization to Egypt known as (OK-to-Board). A statement from the Immigration and Naturalization Agency indicated that the government is closely monitoring Somali citizens traveling to Egypt who are facing challenges at the airport.

The Somali National Army conducted a military operation in the Lower Shabelle region, resulting in the deaths of six al-Shabab militants. The operation was supported by international partners and aimed at targeting suspected militants involved in attacks against civilians.

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.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Monday received the Italian ambassador to Somalia, Pier Daccò Coppi, for talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, the government said.