Somalia

UN Greenlights New AU Force to Tackle Somalia’s Security ChallengesUN Greenlights New AU Force to Tackle Somalia’s Security Challenges

UN Greenlights New AU Force to Tackle Somalia’s Security Challenges

An additional step in handing over national security duties to Somalia's own forces was taken when the Security Council approved…

December 28, 2024
Clashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local electionClashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election

Clashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election

Clashes have broken out in a town in southern Somalia between forces of the country's federal government and regional troops…

December 12, 2024
Jubaland Officially Suspends all Relations with Somalia’s Federal GovernmentJubaland Officially Suspends all Relations with Somalia’s Federal Government

Jubaland Officially Suspends all Relations with Somalia’s Federal Government

Following a disagreement over an election in the area, the government of Jubaland state which is semi-autonomous in Somalia announced…

November 29, 2024
Meeting to deepen bilateral relations, Somali and Azerbaijani foreign ministersMeeting to deepen bilateral relations, Somali and Azerbaijani foreign ministers

Meeting to deepen bilateral relations, Somali and Azerbaijani foreign ministers

Friday in Baku, the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, and the Azerbaijani Foreign…

July 28, 2024
Global Concerns Rise as EU Suspends Funding to the WFP in SomaliaGlobal Concerns Rise as EU Suspends Funding to the WFP in Somalia

Global Concerns Rise as EU Suspends Funding to the WFP in Somalia

In a shocking turn of events, the European Union (EU) has temporarily halted its funding of the World Food Programme…

September 19, 2023
Somalia orders the shutdown of Telegram and TikTok.Somalia orders the shutdown of Telegram and TikTok.

Somalia orders the shutdown of Telegram and TikTok.

The Ministry of Communications and Technology in Somalia has given the internet service providers instructions to block access to the…

August 21, 2023
Qatar’s special envoy on a mission to Mogadishu to strengthen al-ShababQatar’s special envoy on a mission to Mogadishu to strengthen al-Shabab

Qatar’s special envoy on a mission to Mogadishu to strengthen al-Shabab

Qatari special envoy from the office of the Foreign Minister, Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani, arrived Saturday in Somalia officially to…

May 11, 2021
Somalia; Army officials opposed the extension issued statementsSomalia; Army officials opposed the extension issued statements

Somalia; Army officials opposed the extension issued statements

A high level meeting held by the opposition forces to discuss the latest developments in the country and how to…

May 4, 2021
A devastating scenario awaits Somaliland after President Muse Bihi sold the nation’s security to QatarA devastating scenario awaits Somaliland after President Muse Bihi sold the nation’s security to Qatar

A devastating scenario awaits Somaliland after President Muse Bihi sold the nation’s security to Qatar

Qatar is looking at the Republic of Somaliland, despite lack of international recognition, as a key trade and development partner…

May 4, 2021
Haramadad Army Officials Join Opposition ForcesHaramadad Army Officials Join Opposition Forces

Haramadad Army Officials Join Opposition Forces

According to Allbanadir online, the deputy police chief of HaramadMuminIsseMohamud and his forces defected from the federal government this afternoon.…

May 3, 2021
Parliament Suspends Extension, Approves September 17 AgreementParliament Suspends Extension, Approves September 17 Agreement

Parliament Suspends Extension, Approves September 17 Agreement

Somalia's lower house of parliament has suspended the president's term extension and voted to go back the agreement on September…

May 2, 2021
US Warns Farmajo And Requests To Cancel The ExtensionUS Warns Farmajo And Requests To Cancel The Extension

US Warns Farmajo And Requests To Cancel The Extension

The United States has called on President Farmajo and the House of Representatives to immediately repeal the April 12 extension…

April 30, 2021
Somalia; Opposition Overcomes Farmajo DictatorialSomalia; Opposition Overcomes Farmajo Dictatorial

Somalia; Opposition Overcomes Farmajo Dictatorial

The opposition, with the help of the Somali people, the international community and neighboring countries, has succeeded in thwarting Farmajo's…

April 28, 2021
UN Security Council calls for immediate end to hostilities in SomaliaUN Security Council calls for immediate end to hostilities in Somalia

UN Security Council calls for immediate end to hostilities in Somalia

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out about renewed fighting in the capital Mogadishu, expressing concern over the situation in…

April 27, 2021
Heavy Fighting in Mogadishu and tense security situationHeavy Fighting in Mogadishu and tense security situation

Heavy Fighting in Mogadishu and tense security situation

The security situation in the capital Mogadishu is tense after fighting broke out between government forces last night. Fighting broke…

April 26, 2021

Concerns over security in Mogadishu and military forces take over Fagah intersection

Military forces moved from their strongholds in Middle Shabelle have entered the northern outskirts of Mogadishu.The troops, who are opposed…

April 25, 2021

Mortar shells hit areas near the Presidential Palace

According to Jowhar news, a number of mortar shells landed in Warta Nabada and Boondheere districts near the Presidential Palace.…

April 22, 2021

Chad: IdrissDeby has been re-elected amid fighting rebels in the country

President IdrissDébyItno, who has ruled Chad for 30 years, was re-elected for a sixth term with 79.32 percent of the…

April 20, 2021

Former US ambassador to Somalia Schwartz “Somalia is in political danger”

According to Jowhar news, Former United States Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz spoke to VOA Somali Service about the political…

April 20, 2021

Mass Protests Against Farmajo’s Extension In Shirkule Village-Mogadishu

Protesters ex Banadir police Chief and against Farmajo's extension have gathered in Shirkulevillag. The protest was large-scale against Farmajo's dictatorship…

April 18, 2021