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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s electoral commission postponed the election of the speaker of Southwest State’s House of Representatives on Monday, citing a pending Supreme Court review of the regional election results.

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held discussions with Turkish officials in Mogadishu to enhance military cooperation. The focus was on expanding troop training and building defense capacities between Somalia and Turkey.

Somalia's military reports that a new base for the Danab Special Forces in Dhusamareb is nearing completion. Army Commander Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud inspected the facility to evaluate construction progress and troop readiness as part of intensified operations against Al-Shabaab.

GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland security forces have arrested several suspected pirates in a sweeping security operation in Bari region, as authorities move to contain what they describe as a worrying resurgence of piracy along Somalia’s northeastern coastline. The arrests, carried out on Sunday in parts of Bari and Karkaar regions, targeted individuals believed to be […]

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Interior Security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, has launched a 10-day training programme in Mogadishu for trainers of the Somali Police Force. The programme, held at the General Kaahiye Police Training Academy, is funded by the government of Japan and implemented by the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). […]

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received EU Ambassador Francesca Di Mauro at the Villa Somalia Presidential Palace. They discussed the longstanding strategic partnership between Somalia and the European Union and explored ways to enhance cooperation.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Monday received the Italian ambassador to Somalia, Pier Daccò Coppi, for talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, the government said.

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.

The World Health Organization has announced a global health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This decision comes in light of more than 300 suspected cases and 88 fatalities associated with the virus.

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The talks between the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Future Council have ended without results, while the international community has made significant efforts to reach a consensus solution to overcome the ongoing crisis. These talks have been ongoing for three consecutive days inside the Xalane camp, with the last meeting held yesterday...

[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.

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

Somalia has been recognized as the country that achieved the largest global improvement in telecommunications regulatory reform, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This assessment is based on the ICT Regulatory Tracker report, which covers the period from 2007 to 2024.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development has urged Somali political leaders to continue dialogue after recent talks between the federal government and opposition figures ended without resolving key disputes over the country’s political transition.

The federal government of Somalia has intensified its efforts to enhance support for Somali pilgrims during this year's Hajj. The Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs conducted inspections of services provided to pilgrims in Madinah.

Political parties in Somalia's South West State have agreed to form a broad alliance backing the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) ahead of the region’s upcoming elections. This coalition is seen as a strategic move to enhance their electoral prospects following recent electoral reforms.

The African Union has expressed concern over Somalia's political situation after high-level talks between the Federal Government and opposition leaders failed to reach an agreement. The negotiations took place in Mogadishu and ended without a consensus.

Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, on Saturday received the Ambassador of Yemen to Somalia, H.E. Fadl Ali Ahmed Al-Hanak, at his office in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries, particularly cooperation in combating human trafficking and […]

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MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 16 — United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia said on Saturday that Somalia has entered a new phase of political transition following talks held between May 13 and 15 involving the country’s political stakeholders. The UN mission welcomed the resumption of dialogue and thanked international partners for their role in […]