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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 (HOL) — Somalia’s National Communications Authority and the National IPv6 Center on Wednesday opened a national workshop in Mogadishu to promote the adoption of next-generation internet technology and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.

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

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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

Mogadishu – The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, held a meeting in Mogadishu with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Somalia, Ambassador Wang Yu. The meeting focused on strengthening the cooperative relationship between Somalia and China, particularly in the areas of defense, military training, and support for the development of security institutions [...].

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr Yusuf Ali Mohamed, chaired a meeting focused on strengthening the protection of Somali children and preventing their recruitment and use in armed conflict. The meeting aimed to accelerate the implementation of the Vancouver Principles, an international framework designed to enhance measures for preventing […]

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 […]

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, met with Ambassador Wang Yu in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities in security and institutional capacity-building. Discussions focused on support for security sector development, professional training, and cooperati

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, received a briefing from the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics on the progress of ongoing efforts to strengthen civil registration services and enhance the implementation of Somalia’s Civil Registration and […]

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 – The Somali National Army, specifically the Danab Commandos, have carried out planned operations in areas of the Lower Shabelle region, targeting locations where the Al-Shabaab group had bases and centers from which they collected illegal taxes from the public, according to military officials.

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Human Services said Sunday that one person was killed and 55 others wounded during security-related incidents in Mogadishu on June 3 and 4, according to data collected from hospitals and health facilities across the capital. In a statement, the ministry said the casualty figures were based […]

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

MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed veteran politician and diplomat Salad Ali Jeelle as his senior adviser, the presidency announced on Sunday. The appointment is part of efforts to strengthen policy advice, planning, coordination and institutional development within the presidency, according to a statement from Villa Somalia. Jeelle, a prominent political [&#82

[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.