AllAfrica News: Somalia

Former MP Urges Peace in Hiraan-Middle Shabelle Border Tribal Conflict

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a passionate appeal broadcast on Shabelle Radio, former Somali Member of Parliament Abdi Mohamed Guure has demanded an immediate end to the persistent border skirmishes between the Hiraan and Middle Shabelle regions.

Somali Govt Troops in Lower Jubba Face Communication Cut, Isolation

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Tensions are escalating in Somalia's Lower Jubba region, where officials have acknowledged a precarious situation following the deployment of Somali government troops.

Land Disputes - 39 Killed in Somalia Inter-Clan Clashes in 2 Months - UN

[Shabelle] Nairobi -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, has revealed that 39 people were killed in recent inter-clan clashes in Somalia in the past two months.

Somalia Finalizes $145.6 Million Debt Relief Deal With France

[Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- Somalia has taken a significant step towards economic recovery by finalizing a debt relief agreement with France, valued at $145.6 million.

Somalia's Electoral Commission Elects New Chairman and Deputy

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Somalia has elected Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan as its new chairman, with Saaqada Abshir Garaad chosen as the deputy chairman. This key election is seen as a crucial step towards a democratic and transparent electoral process in the country.

Somali President Appoints Hani Abdi Gas As Youth and Sports Advisor

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Hani Abdi Gas as his Advisor on Youth and Sports Affairs, the Somali government announced.

Somalia Stands Firm On Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU, Calls for Recognition of Sovereignty

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia has expressed appreciation for regional leaders' initiatives aimed at fostering peace, security, and stability across the Horn of Africa.

Jubaland Soldiers Reportedly Defect to Somali National Army Amid Tensions

[Shabelle] Raskamboni, Somalia -- A significant shift in the political and military landscape of southern Somalia has unfolded as reports confirm that several soldiers from the Jubaland state have defected, arriving in Raskamboni town aboard four boats to join the ranks of the Somali National Army (SNA).

Highlights of President Isaias Afwerki's Interview With Local Media Outlets

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Somalia's Justice Minister Meets Arab League Leader in Cairo

[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia's Minister of State for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ambassador Ilyas, engaged with Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit during the 40th Conference of Arab Justice Ministers in Cairo.

Somali Delegation Seeks Immigration Cooperation With Germany

[Shabelle] Berlin -- A high-level Somali delegation, headed by Ahmed Said Mohamed, Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, engaged in significant discussions with German officials this week.

Somali MP Under Investigation After Officer Injured in Parliament Altercation

[Radio Dalsan] A Somali lawmaker is under investigation following an altercation that resulted in an injury to a parliamentary security guard during a heated session at the National Parliament on Wednesday.

Somalia Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Jubaland President Madobe

[Radio Dalsan] In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing political standoff, Somalia's federal government has formally requested an Interpol Red Notice to arrest Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, also known as "Madobe."

Jubaland Issues Arrest Warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- The Jubaland regional administration has issued an arrest warrant for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of treason, conspiracy with Al-Shabaab, abuse of power, and illegal land appropriation.

Somalia's New Ambassador to Uganda Presents Credentials in Kampala

[Shabelle] Kampala, Uganda -- On Thursday, Fardowsa Mohamed Qanyare, Somalia's newly appointed ambassador to Uganda, presented a copy of her credentials to Oryem Henry Okello, Uganda's State Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Jubaland Cuts Supends Cooperation With Somali Government Amid Tension

[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- Jubaland state has officially severed relations with the Federal Government of Somalia. The decision was announced following a meeting of Jubaland's cabinet in Kismayo, where the regional administration accused the central government of violating the national constitution, abusing power, and undermining Somalia's unity.

Jubaland Suspends Ties With Somalia's Federal Government

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the Government of Jubaland has officially severed ties with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), accusing it of violating the national constitution and undermining the unity of the Somali nation.

Airstrikes Hit Al-Shabaab in Somalia's Middle Shabelle Region After Militant Attack On Army Base

[Shabelle] Hawadley, Somalia -- Warplanes launched a series of airstrikes in the Hawadley area of Somalia's Middle Shabelle region late last night, targeting known Al-Shabaab strongholds. The attacks resulted in the destruction of multiple vehicles used by the militant group, according to local reports.

Somalia, Serbia Ink Security Cooperation Deal

[Shabelle] Belgrade, Serbia -- The Federal Government of Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, Ivica Dačić, have signed a significant cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering security ties and enhancing the training of the Somali Police Force.

Egypt, Somalia Seek to Boost Judicial Co-Operation

[Egypt Online] Egyptian Justice Minister Adnan Fangari and his visiting Somali counterpart Ilyas Sheikh Omar Abubakar met here Wednesday to discuss judicial co-operation between their countries.

Somali Parliament Approves Election Commission to Transition Away From Clan-Based System

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Federal Parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation to establish the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), aimed at improving the transparency and credibility of elections across the nation.

Benadir Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Jubaland Leader, Heightening Tensions

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Banadir Regional Court issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Madobe, who was recently re-elected as president of Jubaland, escalating tensions between the Somali government and the regional leader. The court's decision underscores the complex interplay of power and autonomy within Somalia's federal system.

Somalia Sets Up New Electoral Commission to Strengthen Democracy

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Council of Ministers approved the creation of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission during an emergency late-night session on Sunday, aiming to enhance the country's electoral integrity.

Somali Ambassador Presents Credentials to EU Council President

[Shabelle] Brussels -- Khadija Osoble Ali, recently appointed as Somalia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the European Union, officially presented her credentials to Charles Michel, President of the European Council, at a formal ceremony in Brussels on Wednesday.

Somali Government Rejects Jubaland Election, Labels It Illegal

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- In a significant escalation of tensions between the Somali federal government and the semi-autonomous region of Jubaland, the federal government on Monday night outright rejected the recent presidential election in Kismayo, branding the process as "illegal."

Jubaland President Replaces District Commissioner Amidst Tensions With FGs

[Shabelle] Kismaayo, Somalia -- In a bold move signaling continued defiance against the central Somali government, Ahmed Madobe, who was recently elected for his third term as president of Jubaland, last night announced a significant administrative change by replacing the commissioner of Badhaadhe district in the Lower Jubba region.

Somalia's Cabinet Endorses Key International Pacts in Emergency Meeting

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Council of Ministers, in an emergency meeting on Monday night, passed several international deals, focusing on judicial, agricultural, human rights, and labor cooperation, under the guidance of Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre.

Horn of Africa Forum Opens in Djibouti Amid Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions

[VOA] Washington -- Somali scholars, politicians and traditional leaders from across the Horn of Africa gathered in Djibouti on Monday for a three-day forum on strengthening regional stability.

Jubaland Ministry Accuses Govts of Illegal Troop Deployment in Lower Jubba

[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- The Jubbaland Ministry of Internal Security issued a press release today denouncing the Federal Government of Somalia for deploying unauthorized troops in its territory.

Somalia Reopens Foreign Ministry Archives After 30 Years

[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Macallim Fiqi, has officially reopened the Ministry of Foreign Affairs archive centre, marking the first time the facility has been operational in more than three decades since the country's civil war.

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