News President Hassan Sheikh Visits Frontlines in Hirshabelle Mar 19, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has embarked on March 18 2025 on a tour of conflict-affected areas in Hirshabelle, where government forces and local militias are engaged in an ongoing battle against Al-Shabaab.…
News Election Commission Unveils Equipment for Local Council Elections Mar 19, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced on March 18 2025 its full preparedness for the upcoming local council elections, scheduled for June 30, 2025. During a press conference, INEC Chairman…
News Somalia Launches the National Transformation Plan (2025-2029) Mar 18, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has officially launched the National Transformation Plan (2025-2029), a strategic framework aimed at advancing economic development, governance reforms, social services, and climate resilience. The launch…
News Somalia’s Defense Minister Removed Amidst Ongoing War Against Al-Shabaab Mar 18, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Monday(17-March-2025), replacing key ministers, including the Minister of Defense, at a critical time when Somalia is waging war against Al-Shabaab. Abdulqadir Mohamed…
News Somalia Declares IGAD Has Brought Nothing But Problems Mar 18, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has strongly criticized IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development), stating that Somalia has gained nothing from the regional bloc except conflict, instability, and destruction.…
News Djibouti and EUCAP Somalia Discuss Strengthening Maritime Security. Mar 17, 2025Doraleh, Djibouti – The Commander of the Djibouti Coast Guard, Colonel Wais Omar Bogoreh, welcomed a delegation led by Kęstutis Lančinskas, Head of Mission for EUCAP Somalia, in Doraleh. Also present at the meeting…
News Construction of the Diridhabe Center for the Preservation of Old Books Mar 17, 2025Diridhabe, Ethiopia – Efforts are underway in Diridhabe to construct the Center for the Preservation of Old Books, a facility aimed at safeguarding aged books to ensure the preservation of the community’s…
News Ban on Charging Fees for Injured Soldiers in Somaliland Mar 17, 2025Hargeisa, Somaliland – The Somaliland Ministry of Health Development has issued an official directive prohibiting private hospitals from charging fees for soldiers wounded in the defense of the nation, mandating that…
News Why Was MP Abiib Dismissed? Mar 15, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – The Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Aadan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), has announced that MP Abdullahi Hashi Abiib has lost his parliamentary seat after being absent…
News Djibouti Police Seize Illegal Drugs and Contraband in Major Operation Mar 12, 2025Djibouti, Djibouti (Somalia News) The Djibouti Police conducted an operation in Hodan neighborhood, Balbala district, where they seized illegal goods that had been secretly brought into the country. As part…
