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The first-degree court of the Banaadir region today sentenced Sacdiyo Macallin Cali (Sacdiyo Bajaaj) to three years in prison...

The Federal Government of Somalia has strongly condemned an attempted drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, describing the incident as a serious threat to regional peace and stability.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's cabinet has endorsed a roadmap for implementing the country's constitution, describing the process as a cornerstone for state-building, political stability and national unity.

GOOBJOOG NEWS | ALGIERS: Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali-Hosh has delivered a special message from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during high-level talks in Algiers aimed…

Jun 20 (Jowhar) - The Permanent Committee of the House of the People of the Somali Parliament held an extraordinary meeting today at the headquarters of the leadership and committees at Villa Hargeysa, the agenda of which was the transfer of the chairmanship from the former chairman of the House of the People, Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), who was recently elected as the Leader of the South West State.

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 […]

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

Mogadishu (WDN) – In a major breakthrough for international law enforcement cooperation, Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested Abdikarim Eidleh, a fugitive accused by U.S. authorities of playing a central role in the multi-million-dollar Feeding Our Future fraud scandal—one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes in American history. The Office of... Th

Authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region have announced new security measures, including restrictions targeting armed groups and certain federal government officials.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday approved new regulations governing private security services and reviewed the growing economic impact of regional instability, including disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.

The European Union has introduced temporary restrictions on Schengen visa applications for Somali citizens, citing what it described as insufficient cooperation by Somalia in accepting the return of nationals ordered to leave EU member states.

Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups A rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media, in a case that has caught the public’s attention and provoked outrage in the country. Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate, was originally charged with insult

The Federal Government of Somalia has temporarily suspended travel authorization to Egypt known as (OK-to-Board). A statement from the Immigration and Naturalization Agency indicated that the government is closely monitoring Somali citizens traveling to Egypt who are facing challenges at the airport.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Infantry Forces commander Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar met an Italian government delegation in Mogadishu on Thursday to discuss strengthening military cooperation, training and support for the Somali National Army.

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The independent national election and boundaries commission has announced the list of members who won the House of Representatives in the recent elections held on the 10th of this month in the South West State. The new parliament members of the South West administration total 92, most of whom came from the Justice and Unity Party (JSP) led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The announcement of the new members comes after the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia yesterday finally approved the election results.

Qandala, September 20, 2026: Militants from DCSH have attacked a family home in the Kayaxa area, near the Sheebaab village in Qandala city, which is reported to belong to...

-The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Hassan Mohamed Ali (Nadaara), today received a copy of the Credentials of the newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Somalia, Mr. Laszlo Mathe, as well as the letter of recall for his predecessor. The Deputy Minister thanked the European Union for their ongoing support...

BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State President Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur Madobe has hosted a farewell luncheon for Brigadier General Teklu Hurisa Janka, the outgoing commander of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)’s Sector 3, officials said. The meeting, held at the South West State presidential palace in Baidoa, brought…

Sept 19 (Jowhar) - The Turkish government has denied reports circulating on social media and some media outlets, which claimed that Somalia has imposed visa restrictions on Turkish citizens. The Turkish department responsible for combating misinformation stated that these reports are baseless and intended to mislead the public.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has ordered Somali government ministries and institutions to fully implement merit-based recruitment and appointments in the federal civil service. Barre directed the Civil Service Commission to begin the first phase of reforms to departmental director positions on September 20, saying the posts are central to the…