MOGADISHU — Somalia’s spy agency claims it has dealt a major blow to al-Shabab, killing several of the group’s top commanders in a midnight assault […]
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Somali Government Issues Statement on Security Situation in Gedo Region
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia has issued an official statement addressing the tense security situation in the Gedo region, where military activities and […]
Federal Troops Seal Off Mogadishu’s Siinaay Market in Pre-Dawn Operation, Forcing Civilian Evacuation
MOGADISHU — Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) forces launched a massive crackdown in the Siinaay neighborhood of Mogadishu early this morning, shutting down the popular […]
President Hassan Sheikh Receives Credentials from Ambassadors of Eight Nations
Mogadishu – In a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today received the letters of credence from eight […]
Australia Pledges Additional $20 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, Slams Israeli Blockade
In a bold humanitarian move and an equally pointed diplomatic message, the Australian government today announced an additional $20 million aid package for Gaza, bringing […]
Mayor of Mogadishu Appoints New Director of Labour and Human Resources for Banadir Regional Administration
Mogadishu – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has officially appointed Mr. Mohamed Adan Afrah as the […]
Puntland Freed Lasanod, Says Deputy President Ilyaas Lugatoor
Garowe, Puntland — The Deputy President of Puntland, Ilyaas Cismaan Lugatoor, has made a bold declaration: Puntland is the administration that liberated the city of […]
Puntland President Deni Slams Federal Government in Fiery Independence Day Speech
Garowe, Puntland — In a bold and confrontational address marking the 27th anniversary of Puntland’s founding, President Said Abdullahi Deni didn’t mince words. From national security to intergovernmental […]
Beled-Hawo Wakes to Fragile Calm After Fierce Clashes Between Federal and Jubbaland Forces
Beled-Hawo, Gedo Region – The border town of Beled-Hawo is limping into a tense and uneasy calm this morning, just hours after intense fighting erupted […]
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to Prominent Cleric Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Qatar
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, paid a courtesy visit last night to renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh […]