[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The United States Military launched airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Somalia at the request of the federal government, intensifying efforts to counter the group's expanding influence in the Bari region.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu (Smn) -- Sonja Nientiet, a German nurse who was abducted in Mogadishu seven years ago, has made her first public appearance, pleading for immediate release and a return to her home country.
[Shabelle] Ankara -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a crucial meeting with his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Thursday.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by a high-level delegation, has embarked on an official visit to Turkey following an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
[Crisis Group] This week on The Horn, Alan talks with Crisis Group's Somalia expert Omar Mahmood about what the impact of a major Trump pivot on Somalia could look like, as well as Al-Shabaab's new offensive and the recent thaw in Ethiopia-Somalia relations.
[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his accompanying delegation have departed for an official visit to Turkey, following an invitation extended by the President of Turkey, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
[Radio Dalsan] In a pivotal meeting held in Mogadishu, Mahmoud Maalin Abdulle, Commisioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), met with Wang Yu, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Somalia.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, March 27 -- Somalia's disaster management chief, Mahamuud Moallim, held a "productive" meeting with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, in the capital Mogadishu, focusing on deepening bilateral ties and boosting cooperation, officials said Thursday.
[Radio Dalsan] On Wednesday, a significant step towards strengthening social protection and poverty reduction in Somalia was taken as the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Mohamed, and the FAO Somalia Country Representative, Dr. Epeterschmitt, officially signed a data-sharing agreement.
[Shabelle] Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire condemned Al-Shabaab's takeover of Masjid Ali Gadud in Middle Shabelle region, following a dawn attack on Wednesday.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Somali government forces have conducted a joint operation targeting ISIS militants in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region in Puntland, Somalia, officials confirmed Wednesday.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In response to Adam Daud Ahmed's recent op-ed, "From Insurgency to Power Grab: Al-Shabaab's deadly advance on Mogadishu signals Somalia's descent into disaster," published by Addis Standard, I believe a critical review of its key arguments is necessary. Ahmed's analysis, intended to highlight Somalia's security challenges, oversimplifies Al-Shabaab's capabilities and the Federal Government of Somalia's resilience. A more nuanced and evidence-based assessment is therefore necessary.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Chairman of the National Election Commission, Abdikariin Ahmed Hassan, announced today that the deadline for political party registration has been extended by 21 days.
[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted multiple airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on March 25, 2025.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Al-Shabaab militants launched a bombing attack on military bases in the town of Masjid Cali Guduud, located in the Middle Shabelle region, according to local reports.
[Shabelle] Bosaos (Smn) -- ISIS fighters have reportedly attacked a Puntland military base, signaling a shift in guerrilla tactics after losing direct battles.
[Shabelle] MOGADISHU -- President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia returned today to areas where operations against Al-Shabaab are ongoing, following meetings in the capital with the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mohamed Ali Yusuf.
[Radio Dalsan] On Saturday, key stakeholders from the African Union (AU) officially launched a four-day Technical Working Session aimed at enhancing the Capacities and Capabilities Generation & Deployment Plan for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Newly elected African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf vowed to sustain security assistance for Somalia, reaffirming that the African Union will remain steadfast under his leadership to the Horn African nation.
[Radio Dalsan] The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, today participated in a joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), held virtually.
[Shabelle] The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sparked outrage both within the Philippines and internationally. For many, this is not a straightforward legal matter but a politically motivated attack on a leader who challenged international influence and defended his country's sovereignty. The ICC's actions are seen as a tool for political manipulation, aimed at silencing a leader who defied the status quo.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf's opinion piece, "Ethiopia's Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks Diplomatic Fallout, Undermines Regional Stability," which critiques the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Yusuf argues that the MoU violates Somalia's sovereignty, isolates Ethiopia diplomatically, destabilizes the region, and is economically unfeasible. However, this rebuttal contends that Yusuf's claims are based on a misinterpretation of
[Radio Dalsan] The second Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdisalam Abdillahi Ali, today bid farewell to the Chairman of the African Union, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, at the Aden Adde International Airport, marking the end of his two-day visit to the country.
[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Bidhaan Warsame, hosted an afternoon meeting with the leaders and staff of the ministry.
[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, today hosted the Chairperson of the African Union, Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, who are on a two-day official visit to Somalia.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, participated in a joint summit tonight held virtually between the countries of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
[IFJ] Mohamed Abukar Mohamed, a freelance journalist for Sirta TV, was on his way to work when the explosion occurred. It led to the collapse of the building he was in. The terrorist group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted a convoy in which Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was travelling in the Hamar Jajab district of Mogadishu.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister, Abdissalam Abdulle Ali, today bid farewell to African Union Chairperson, Mohamud Ali Yusuf, at Aden Adde International Airport, following a two-day visit to the country.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Somaliland stands as the frontline defense against terrorism in the Horn of Africa, playing a crucial role in maintaining regional stability and securing vital global trade routes. Despite its lack of formal recognition, Somaliland has consistently proven its resilience, preserving peace and security in one of the world's most volatile regions.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly reinforced their presence in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, advancing towards the key towns of Jowhar and Balcad.