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Warkasta is tracking soo across 42 reports from 8 sources. Recent coverage touches soomaaliya, puntland, and diplomacy, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.

Dable Bol. Jamaal Xasan Cabdulle and Mustaf Xuseen Guure “Kaamil” have been arrested for the murder of the former head of the communications and technology department of the police, Major General Salaad Maxamed Guuleed, who was killed in his home on the 2nd of June in the year 2026. The first suspect, Jamaal Xasan Cabdulle, was the personal guard of the General, and he is the son of...

The Saudi government is attempting to become the next country in the Middle East after Iran to have long-range missile manufacturing industries, with a report released today by Reuters stating that Saudi Arabia is expanding factories it has established in a desert and mountainous area near Al-Duwadimi, approximately 200 km west of...

The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has just returned to the capital Garoowe this afternoon, after a trip that lasted 41… Read more

The Puntland Ministry of Information has issued a statement warning all government agencies, telecommunications companies, banks, financial institutions, companies… Read more

China and Djibouti have called for all countries to ensure freedom of movement in the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, expressing concern over the deteriorating security situation in the region. This call was made in a joint statement following a meeting in Beijing between the foreign ministers of the two countries. The statement, which...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Nearly 874,000 people are feared to be displaced in Somalia in the next three months, as heavy rains and rising river levels pose a threat to communities already affected by drought and recurring displacement, the United Nations migration agency IOM said on Wednesday. News…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new procedure for regulating the registration of marriages and the processes involved in divorce, with efforts being made to find an official solution to cases related to marriage issues. The ministry stated that this new procedure will guide the registration system for marriages.

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new marriage procedure, which states that only a registered judge or official can officiate marriages. The Ministry noted that the new procedure regulates the registration of officials and the execution of marriages, so…

Puntland has announced that the first group of refugees fleeing the ongoing wars in the country has arrived in the city of Bosaso… Read more

The Puntland Ministry of Education has announced in a notice that a competition is being held for education administrators at various levels and education inspectors… Read more

A committee of scholars that has been handling the case of a disputed boy has finally issued a ruling today… Read more

Members of the opposition politicians in the Future Council have firmly opposed the Federal election schedule recently issued by the election committee. In a press release they issued, they stated that they will never accept any election that is not based on an agreement. See below for the press release from the opposition politicians.

The national team of Somalia under the age of 17 has advanced to the final of the CECAFA U17 tournament, a qualifier for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating the Rwanda team in penalties.
The Federal Government of Somalia has welcomed the schedule announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission regarding the holding of elections for both Houses of Parliament...

A resolution issued yesterday by the National Committee for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism in Somalia stated that sanctions have been imposed on the former president of the South West State of Somalia and members of his government, accusing them of "having links to the al-Shabaab organization."

The Federal Government of Somalia has stated that it has regained the ticketing system of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as announced by the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Noor. The Minister, who provided a report to the Council of Ministers of Somalia, stated that the ministry has succeeded in restoring this system, which...
The Ministry of Health of Somalia has sent 10 Somali citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Ebola treatment and quarantine center in Mogadishu, who have traveled...

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has strongly responded to an investigation conducted by U.S. federal agents at her home in Washington DC, accusing President Donald Trump of using government security agencies to intimidate and target political opponents. Ilhan stated in a post she made on her X account on Monday...

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has issued a statement detailing armed movements that have been observed in Mogadishu in recent days, involving government security forces and those aligned with opposition politicians in the country. NISA revealed that armed militias are taking orders from the former president...

The Ugandan government has sent new troops to Somalia, who are part of the African Union Mission in Support of and Stabilization of Somalia (AUSSOM), with the 48th battalion replacing the previously deployed 45th battalion. According to a report from the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), the new battalion is led by Colonel Michael Opio…

The Eritrean government has requested the United Nations to intervene in the escalating tension between Ethiopia, as both countries accuse each other of inciting a new conflict in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea has asked the UN Security Council to take "measures to prevent the situation," after it stated…

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed concern over the conflict in the city of Baydhabo, the capital of the Bay region, warning that the recurring violence is worsening the living conditions of the local population. The agency stated that the fighting is causing further harm to the community...
The Ethiopian government has informed the United Nations Security Council that it will take measures to defend its country, while accusing Eritrea of sending troops into northern Ethiopia and occupying areas in the Tigray region.

The Egyptian government has begun the final preparations to send military troops to Somalia, with Egyptian officers, trainers, and military advisors working on the organization of the operation, as reported by The New Arab media. These forces are expected to arrive in Somalia through two different channels of cooperation…

The Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs of Jubbaland, Mohamed Yusuf Omar, who is the acting president, chaired the meeting held in the city of Kismayo… Read more
The spokesperson of the former president of South West, Abdikasiis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, stated that the district of Qasaxdheere in the Bakool region has today returned to the control of the forces he referred to as the Daraawiishta…

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which held its weekly meeting today, presented various reports related to security, health, elections, trade, and other important matters, while also taking significant action to address the emerging threat in the region regarding the spread of...

The United States government warned on Wednesday about the possibility of long-range attacks on Ethiopian military facilities, which may reach targets located in the capital Addis Ababa, as fighting in the north of the country intensifies. The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa issued a security alert stating…

The Federal Government of Somalia has now begun to closely monitor the movements of flights coming from Africa, particularly from areas where the Ebola virus has emerged, which has now reached some neighboring countries, especially Kenya where the first case was reported yesterday, as confirmed by the health ministry of that country. The health minister...

The Puntland Defense Forces (PMPF) have delivered the HONOUR 25 ship to the city of Bosaso, which was rescued from pirates on September 29, 2026. The ship, flying the flag of the Republic of Palau, was today docked in Bosaso, where officials conducted an inspection...

As the Kenyan government confirmed the first case of Ebola with one person dying in the city of Nairobi, Puntland has issued… Read more

The Kenyan government has today confirmed the first case of the Ebola virus found in the country, with Kenya's Health Minister, Aadan Barre Ducaale, stating that the patient who was found with the virus has died. The confirmation of this case has heightened concerns about the spread of the virus in the region, as Ebola has significantly...

The Puntland Maritime Forces (PMPF) today delivered the Honour 25 ship to the city of Bosaso on the 29th of last month, September… Read more

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Somalia's economic growth will be 2.3% in 2026, as the country's economy is affected by several interlinked challenges. The IMF report stated that the decline in foreign aid since 2025, recurring droughts, the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts, and changes in...

The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has issued a press release addressing reports that the Aden Adde International Airport will be closed in the coming days, after this matter was widely circulated on social media. The authority first informed the Somali public that there will be no changes to the operations of the airport, and that...
U.S. immigration authorities have deported nine Somali men from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to Somalia, and among those deported were three individuals from the region...

TPLF Chairman, Debretsion Gebremichael, spoke for the first time since the war began on Tigray Television, describing the conflict as an existential struggle against what he called the 'Abiy Ahmed government perpetrating genocide.' Debretsion stated that Tigray will not only face the war in defense of its land but will also employ...

The Minister of Security of the South West State, Isaaq Maxamed Korsaar, announced that a curfew has been imposed in the city of Baydhabo, which restricts the movement of people and vehicles after the Maghrib prayer. The decision is part of measures to strengthen the security of the city, as Baydhabo still faces a security situation that requires…
Saudi Arabia has rejected several requests from Israel, which were to allow Israeli planes to pick up Israeli passengers who were on a Flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, according to Saudi sources informed about the matter, as reported by AFP.

Somalia is expected to experience heavy rains in various parts of the country in the coming days. The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has recently issued a warning regarding the weather conditions, urging airlines, airports, and passengers to exercise extra caution. SCAA stated that...

The Government of Pakistan announced on Wednesday that efforts are underway to recover the bodies of three Pakistani citizens and other survivors from the MT Honour 25 vessel, which has been held by pirates off the coast of Somalia for five months. The MT Honour 25, registered in Palau, was on the 21st...
The coalition led by the United States has concluded its military operation that has been ongoing for more than ten years in Iraq, which officially began in 2014, when coalition forces were sent to Iraq and Syria to fight the Daesh group.