News TPAO and Somalia Sign Agreement on Onshore Oil Exploration Apr 10, 2025Ankara, Turkey – April 10, 2025: Somalia is now attempting to extract oil from the land following its offshore oil agreement with Turkey. Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources,…
News Jubaland Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander Apr 9, 2025Mogadishu24 – Kismayo, 9 April 2025 A clash between Jubaland regional forces and Al-Shabaab has resulted in the death of Abdi Dhuh, a senior commander who had long been affiliated…
News Hamza’s Visit and the Heart of the Dispute Between SSC-Khaatumo, Somaliland, and Puntland. Apr 8, 2025Nearly a year and a half after the Federal Government of Somalia officially recognized the SSC-Khaatumo administration as independent from Puntland and Somaliland, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced…
News Somali Government Mandates National ID for Access to Public Services Apr 8, 2025MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — The Somali government has issued a new directive requiring all citizens to present a National ID Card to access public services. Announced by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi…
News General Sheegow Ahmed Ali Passes Away After Days in Hospital Apr 7, 2025General Sheegow Ahmed Ali, a senior officer in Somalia’s military, has passed away after spending several days in a hospital while in detention. His death has prompted strong calls for…
News Somali Government Takes Full Control of Ruun-Nirgood District Apr 7, 2025The Somali government announced today that it has taken full control of Ruun-Nirgood District in the Middle Shabelle region. The takeover followed a coordinated operation carried out by government forces…
News Puntland President Meets U.S. Special Operations Commander. Apr 7, 2025BOSSASO, PUNTLAND – Puntland’s President, Siciid Abdullahi Deni, welcomed Colonel ED Norris, the U.S. Special Operations Commander for East Africa, and his delegation to Bossaso yesterday. The meeting focused primarily…
News Mortar Attack Near Mogadishu Airport and Halane Apr 6, 2025Mogadishu – Mortar shells were fired near Mogadishu International Airport and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSOM) base in Xalane early this morning. The attack occurred around 6:00…
News DDS Trade and Transport Office Launches Public Transport Service Apr 6, 2025Jigjiga – The Trade and Transport Office of the Somali Regional State Government (DDS) has officially launched a new public transport service, which will operate fully in the DDS capital,…
News Former Somali President Calls for Investigation into Assassination of Military Commander Apr 6, 2025MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – March 2025 – Former President of Somalia, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has expressed his condolences to the family, the Somali National Army, and the nation following the tragic…
