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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

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.

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.

[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.

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.

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.

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.

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

[Shabelle] Mugadisho The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, spoke on the situation in Mogadishu and the discussions that emerged from today's protests and demonstrations.

Somalia participated for the first time in the Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF) held in Leipzig, Germany, from May 6 to 8. The Somali delegation was led by the Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Residents of Somalia's capital woke up under a de facto curfew on Saturday after federal government security forces were deployed across several districts of Mogadishu.

Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama chaired a bilateral meeting with European Union ambassadors to discuss progress on direct elections and security in Somalia. The discussions included the completion of the constitution and the ongoing electoral process in various regions.

A journalist who covered the case of a woman who said she was being tortured in prison was detained and beaten with pistols by Somali authorities, along with two others, for his reporting for the Guardian.

Iran is considering a peace agreement while accusing the US of violating a truce. The situation escalated with military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, where both nations have exchanged accusations regarding attacks on military assets.