BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20, 2026 – Somalia’s minister of public works held talks with the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on strengthening cooperation in urban development, infrastructure and reconstruction during an international forum in Azerbaijan on Tuesday. Somalia’s Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing, Ayuub Ismail Yusuf, accomp
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Mogadishu (HOL) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has urged Somali political leaders to continue dialogue after recent talks between the federal government and opposition figures ended without resolving key disputes over the country’s political transition.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes IGAD Secretariat Calls for Continued Dialogue in Somalia
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MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktas met Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the presidential palace on Saturday, in a move opposition figures described as a public show of support for a leader whose mandate they say has expired, as Somalia faces a deepening political dispute and no agreed electoral framework. “We […]
Sources differ: Horseed Media: emphasizes Somali Opposition Figures Criticise Turkey’s Backing of President Hassan Sheikh
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Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, on Saturday received the Ambassador of Yemen to Somalia, H.E. Fadl Ali Ahmed Al-Hanak, at his office in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries, particularly cooperation in combating human trafficking and […]
Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The meeting between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Turkish ambassador to Somalia today at Villa Somalia sent a strong political message to the Somali opposition, while also providing significant support to Villa Somalia, as the political dispute arising from the president's term continues to intensify. The Turkish ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, was received today...
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MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 16 — United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia said on Saturday that Somalia has entered a new phase of political transition following talks held between May 13 and 15 involving the country’s political stakeholders. The UN mission welcomed the resumption of dialogue and thanked international partners for their role in […]
Sources differ: Hiiraan Online: emphasizes UN mission says Somalia talks end without resolving key political disputes
Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – A press release from the United Nations office in Somalia addressed the failure of the talks between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Future Council that took place at the Xalane camp, which ended without results. The UN described the failure of these talks as regrettable, as they concluded without reaching any agreement. The post UN Issues Statement on the Failure of Talks Between Hassan and the Opposition appeared first on Caasimada Online.
Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, in a statement, responded to the former president of the transitional government, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, who rejected the one-year extension of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Sharif stated that he and the President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, had previously expressed concerns about […] The post Fiqi announces the first person to extend the term appeared first on Caasimada Online.
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Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Federal Government of Russia today transferred humanitarian aid to Somalia intended for those affected by difficult humanitarian conditions, particularly drought and living conditions in parts of the country. This aid was handed over to officials from the Federal Government of Somalia who were present at Aden Adde International Airport [...]. The post A Russian plane landed in Mogadishu today, transferring aid to the Federal Government... appeared first on Caasimada Online.
GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: A regional parliamentary election in Somalia’s South West State has handed a clear majority to the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP), placing the group in a…
Tigray – The President of the Tigray administration and chairman of the TPLF, Debretsion Gebremichael, spoke about the deteriorating situation in the region, stating that the top priority of the Tigray administration is to protect the existence and security of the people. This statement came as concerns grow over political and security tensions in the region, following the agreement […]
Reports overlap: Tigray – Madaxweynaha maamulka Tigray iyo guddoomiyaha TPLF, Debretsion Gebremichael, ayaa ka hadlay xaaladda sii xumaaneysa ee gobolka, isagoo sheegay in mudnaanta ugu weyn ee maamulka Tigray ay tahay ilaalinta jiritaanka iyo amniga shacabka. Hadalkan ayaa yimid xilli ay sii kordhayaan walaaca laga qabo xiisado siyaasadeed iyo amni oo ka taagan gobolka, kadib heshiiskii […]
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency said passport applicants will be required to have a national identity card or proof of registration starting July 1, 2026, as the government moves to strengthen citizen identification and link public services.
Sources differ: Goobjoog English: emphasizes Somalia Tightens Passport Rules, Makes National ID Mandatory
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President William Ruto has explained why the Kenya-Somalia border remains closed 15 years after its shutdown, despite his earlier commitment to reopen it in April this year.
GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and Djibouti have reaffirmed their close diplomatic and security ties following the arrival of Djibouti’s new ambassador to Mogadishu amid growing regional cooperation efforts in…
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes Photos : Djibouti’s New Ambassador to Somalia Receives Warm Welcome in Mogadishu
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji in Kampala, where the two officials discussed bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern.
Sources differ: SONNA English: emphasizes President Hassan Sheikh Meets Saudi Vice Foreign Minister in Kampala
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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- As dawn broke Sunday in Mogadishu, with opposition-led protests set in motion, Somalia's major television stations came under repeated digital attacks targeting their online platforms, disrupting content, visibility and audience access.
Sources differ: Shabelle Media: emphasizes Shabelle TV, others hit by online campaigns in Somalia
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