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The Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has officially announced the date for the election of the Chairpersons of the District Councils of Banadir Region.

The Minister of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Jamaal Mohamed Hassan, today welcomed a high-level delegation of businessmen from Italy at Aden Adde International Airport. This welcoming event included businessmen and other officials, and this visit is part of the preparations for the Somalia–Italy Business Week 2026, which is a platform to strengthen […]

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says it has intercepted a large cache of chemicals allegedly intended for use in making explosives by al-Shabaab militants in the country's south.

The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived today in the city of Jowhar, the capital of the Hirshabelle administration, where he was welcomed...

Jowhar (SONNA): The President of Hirshabelle State, H.E. Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlaawe), hosted a farewell dinner at the Presidential Palace in Jowhar for media representatives, members of the National Waaberi Troupe, and other distinguished guests who visited the city to attend the inauguration of various development projects. Speaking at the event, SONNA Director General […]

Mogadishu (WDN) – A fierce political contest for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, which its mandate has already expired, has officially begun following the election of Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Adan Madobe) as President of South West State on Thursday in Baidoa. A fierce political battle for the position of... The post Race for Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Inte

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

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, today launched the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Radio Mogadishu Archive as part of efforts to accelerate the preservation and modernization of Somalia’s historic audio heritage. The Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Minister, the […]

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

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces carried out a planned operation in the El Bashiir area near Buur Hakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab fighters, officials said on Monday. According to a statement, several members of the militant group surrendered during the operation, while troops destroyed facilities allegedly used […]

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, Somalia -- Somalia's opposition coalition on Saturday warned against what it described as plans to search the residence of former Somali National Army commander General Odawaa Yusuf Rage, amid growing political and security tensions in the capital, Mogadishu.

[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 […]

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Turkey has launched efforts to mediate between Somalia's federal government and opposition leaders following recent clashes in Mogadishu that have heightened fears of political instability and drawn concern from international partners.

The Federal Government of Somalia has stated that the Security Forces have concluded a 48-hour operation, which...

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 […]

Puntland's Cabinet addressed the political and security challenges in Mogadishu during their recent meeting. They called for a political resolution to the ongoing tensions affecting the city.

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.