Somalia’s political landscape is set for a significant shift as leaders have agreed to conduct local government elections in June 2025, followed by parliamentary elections […]
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Somalia to decide on Ethiopian role in AUSSOM mission, says UK ambassador
Somalia holds the authority to determine the involvement of Ethiopian troops in the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), scheduled to […]
UN Security Council votes to withdraw political mission from Somalia after a decade
The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday to initiate a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has operated in the country for […]
Somali Foreign Minister Meets Saudi Counterparts in Riyadh to Boost Trade and Investment Ties
In a diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Maalim Faqi, held high-level talks in Riyadh on […]
Flights suspended in Baraawe ahead of local council elections.
Baraawe, Somalia — Reports from the Lower Shabelle region indicate that a security lockdown has been implemented in the coastal city of Baraawe as preparations […]
Puntland leader accused of obstructing oil exploration amid seismic survey controversy
In a significant escalation of tensions between the federal government and Puntland authorities, Somali Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Abdirisaaq Omar Mohamed has publicly […]
Somalia withdraws from CHAN 2025 qualifiers due to financial struggles
The Somalia Football Federation (SFF) has announced its withdrawal from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers, citing critical financial limitations as the primary reason. […]
Somali, ATMIS forces conduct joint patrols in lower Shabelle region
Afgoye(SONNA)-Somali National Army and Ugandan forces under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia onducted joint patrols in Lower Shabelle’s Marka district to safeguard civilians […]
Hunger set to worsen in Somalia as La Nina drought looms
MOGADISHU – Millions of Somalis are at risk of falling deeper into hunger as below-average rainfall between October and December 2024 linked to the La […]