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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.

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.

The Somali Immigration and Nationality Agency has announced a new requirement for obtaining a Somali passport, mandating applicants to possess a National Identification Card (NIRA) starting from July 1, 2026. This change aims to streamline the passport application process.

The Somali National Army's elite Danab Commandos conducted a military operation in the Gambole district of Middle Shabelle, successfully rescuing nine civilians abducted by Al-Shabaab militants. The operation was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense.

Somalia's economic growth is projected to slow to 3 percent in 2025, a decrease from approximately 4 percent in the previous years. This slowdown is attributed to declining foreign aid, drought conditions, and increasing living costs.

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…

The Somali Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal, met with South West State leader Jabriil Abdirashid Haji in Baidoa to discuss enhancing security measures. Their talks focused on accelerating military operations against Al-Shabaab militants in the region.

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.

[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.

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.

A young woman named Saabiriin Liibaan was killed in Boosaaso during the night. Reports indicate that the incident has raised concerns among local residents.

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.