News Somalia and Iraq Sign Security Cooperation Agreement May 18, 2025BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), and the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul-Amir Al-Shammari,…
News Somalia and the United Kingdom Reinforce Defense Partnership in Joint Security Efforts May 8, 2025MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Federal Republic of Somalia and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense cooperation during a high-level meeting held on May 7, 2025, in…
News Somalia’s Parliament Session Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum May 7, 2025MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Federal Parliament of Somalia was unable to convene its scheduled session on May 7, 2025, due to a lack of quorum, amid ongoing political tensions and…
News Somalia and AFRICOM Discuss Strengthening Security Cooperation May 7, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a high-level meeting on May 6, 2025, with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the…
News Italy Opens MAECI Scholarship Applications in Somalia May 4, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – The Embassy of Italy in Somalia has announced the opening of applications for the 2025/2026 MAECI Scholarships, a prestigious opportunity offered by the Italian Ministry of Foreign…
News Djibouti Achieves Historic Victories in Arab May 4, 2025Algiers, Algeria – Djibouti has marked a significant milestone in its athletic history after securing six medals — three golds, one silver, and two bronzes — at the 24th Arab…
News Somalia Reveals Why It Banned Taiwan Passport May 3, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has officially revealed today the reasons behind the Federal Government’s decision to ban the use of Taiwan passports…
News Somalia’s government announces killing of 25 Al-Shabaab fighters in Hiiraan. May 3, 2025Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Federal Government has praised a joint operation carried out by local forces and national security forces, which resulted in the deaths of 25 members of…
Features Power Struggle in Somalia’s Parliament: A Deepening Rift Between Speaker and Lawmakers May 2, 2025Soohoyde Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s federal legislature has been thrust into its most dramatic political standoff in years. Since March 15, 2025, the House of the People—Somalia’s lower chamber of…