News Former Somali Foreign Minister Endorses Raila Odinga for AU Commission Leadership Aug 9, 2024Nairobi(Mogadishu24)-Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who is running for the position of Chair of the African Union Commission (AUC), announced his appreciation for the support from former Somali Foreign…
News Somali President, UK Minister for Africa Strengthen Ties Amid Security and Cooperation Talks Aug 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had a productive phone conversation with Lord Collins, the UK Minister for Africa, focusing on mutual goals, ongoing cooperation, and strategic partnerships between Somalia and the…
News ATMIS and Somali Forces Conduct Joint Patrols to Clear IEDs in Barawe Aug 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-On Thursday, troops from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) conducted joint patrols in Embresso and Barawe town to clear improvised…
News UNMAS, Somali National Security Adviser Discuss Strengthening Explosive Threat Response Aug 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Fran O’Grady, Chief of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) met with Somalia’s National Security Adviser, Hussein Macallin, to discuss enhancing the Somali Security Forces’ capacity in explosive ordnance…
News Somali Government’s Approval of Electoral Bills Sparks Strong Backlash Aug 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Somali government’s approval of electoral bills has ignited widespread rejection from various stakeholders, including opposition members, scholars, and political analysts. The council of ministers approved the electoral laws, including…
News Financial Crisis Debate Erupts in Mogadishu Amid Accusations Against Government Aug 8, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Concerns about financial difficulties in Mogadishu have sparked widespread reactions and debates on social media, with many residents accusing the federal government of causing the city’s economic woes. Complaints have…
News Somali Security Forces Tighten Security Around Presidential Palace Amid Terrorist Threats Aug 8, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somali security forces have intensified security measures around the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, following warnings of a possible terrorist attack. Overnight, forces including presidential guards conducted home-to-home searches in residential…
News Somaliland Condemns Egyptian Remarks on MoU with Ethiopia Aug 7, 2024Hargeisa(Mogadishu24)-The Breakaway Republic of Somaliland has on Wednesday expressed strong disappointment at recent comments made by the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs during a joint press conference with his Turkish…
News AU Adopts New Mission Plan for Somalia Post-ATMIS Aug 7, 2024Addis Ababa(Mogadishu24)-The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) adopted the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the AU-led mission in Somalia post-ATMIS during its 1225th meeting. This marks the transition…
News ATMIS Hands Over Maxaas Forward Operating Base to Somali National Armed Forces Aug 7, 2024Maxaas(Mogadishu24)-The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has on Wednesday officially handed over the Maxaas Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) as part of…