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MP Mohamed Abiib of the Somaliland House of Representatives welcomed the statement by U.S. President Donald Trump distinguishing between Somaliland and Somalia, describing it as a politically significant move that demonstrates the…
The Commander of the Somaliland National Army, Brigadier General Nimaan Yusuf Gaaxnuug, held a meeting at the National Army Headquarters in Hargeisa with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Somaliland, Ambassador Teshome, the Ethiopian Consul General…
The Ethiopian Somali Regional State has confirmed for the first time that troops trained by the Federal Government of Somalia have entered Ethiopian territory and are currently undergoing a formal bilateral process. The region’s security…
The President of the Somali Regional State (SRS), Mustafe Muxumed Cumar, inaugurated the One-Stop Service Center (MESOB) and the Smart City Center in Jigjiga; these facilities are designed to streamline public services and enhance security…
Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdirahman Dahir Adan Bakaal, stated that Somaliland is ready to discuss Ethiopia’s need for sea access, noting that the port of Berbera is available for Ethiopia to utilize. In an interview with…
The Ministry of Telecommunications and Technology of the Republic of Somaliland conducted a training session for its staff and various departments regarding the Government Branding and Communication System Guidelines. Somaliland’s Minister…
Abdirashid Said Mohamed, the Coordinator for the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in the Sahil Region, stated that the Ministry has invested significant effort in combating land degradation, protecting vegetation, and preventing…
The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has leveled accusations against certain political opposition factions, alleging that they are mobilizing armed militias and undertaking actions that threaten…
Uganda and Somalia are set to strengthen their long-standing military cooperation, with General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud of the Somali National Army commending the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for the continuous training and…
Puntland security officials have accused the United Arab Emirates of carrying out an airstrike that killed four members of the same family and injured five others during operations against the ISIS group in the Al-Miskaad Mountains of the…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with the UK Ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, to discuss bilateral cooperation, security, the political situation, and preparations for addressing humanitarian needs. In a post on X, the UK…
At least two civilians were killed and four others injured after a gunman opened fire at a business premises in the Inji market in Garowe. According to reports on the incident, the gunman opened fire in the shoe-selling section of the Inji…
The Somali National Army, specifically the 27th Division, is conducting security operations in the Hiran region following heavy fighting yesterday between government forces and Al-Shabaab militants. On Friday afternoon, government forces…
The Somaliland Fire and Rescue Service reported rescuing two citizens from the “Dooxa Weyn” (Main Waterway) in Hargeisa—specifically the section near the Imaaraadka neighborhood in the Ahmed Macallin Haaruun district—after the vehicle they…
The Danab Commando forces of the Somali National Army carried out a planned operation in the Yaaq-shabeel area of the Lower Juba region, resulting in the killing of a senior member of Al-Shabaab, according to reports on the operation.…
The UK Office in Hargeisa has expressed concern regarding the detention of journalists in Somaliland, noting that more than 50 cases involving the arrest of journalists have been recorded in less than two years—a trend it says could damage…
Somaliland’s Ambassador to Israel, Mohamed Omar Haji Mohamoud, addressed the meeting held by the leaders of Somalia, Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan—which was reportedly aimed at opposing Somaliland’s recognition—stating that political…
Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur (Janan) has fully handed over the forces he commanded in the Beled-Hawo district of the Gedo region to the Jubaland administration, following days of negotiations between him and Jubaland officials. Local sources…
Reports from the Hiran region indicate that a clash broke out today between local residents and Al-Shabaab militia in the area of Tardo, located in the eastern part of the region. The confrontation, which resulted in the deaths of four…
Somalia has reportedly entered into an agreement with Pakistan to acquire JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, a move that is part of the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to rebuild and modernize the country’s Air Force. Turkish media outlet…
Reports from the Tardo area in the Hiran region indicate that heavy fighting is underway between Al-Shabaab militants and local residents following an incident in the center of the area, according to the Tardo district commissioner…
The ISIS group in Somalia is facing a significant decline in its financial strength after operations by Puntland and U.S. support crippled networks that were crucial for collecting and transferring the group’s funds. According to a new…
Somalia has begun screening travelers arriving from African countries after Kenya confirmed a case of Ebola, with medical teams deployed to airports to monitor incoming passengers. This measure is part of efforts to strengthen Somalia’s…
The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that it is strengthening the country’s preparedness to prevent Ebola, following Kenya’s confirmation of its first case of the disease in Nairobi. Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care…
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has denied reports claiming that Turkey maintains a military base in Somalia where Turkish troops operate on a permanent basis. Speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic about relations between Somalia and…
Ethiopia has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of supporting measures it claims run counter to its strategic interests, following his participation in a summit held on October 4 in El Alamein, Egypt, involving Somalia, Egypt,…
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia announced that a planned operation in Jilib district resulted in the killing of Bashir Ahmed Haji Nunow, whom it described as a former leader within Al-Shabaab’s security…
The Hargeisa District Court today sentenced writer Adan Sahan to three years in prison; he had been detained in Hargeisa and was accused of offending religion. The charges against Adan Sahan stem from remarks made during an interview with…
Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adan, stated that nearly 600 health facilities operating in the country were at risk of closure due to a decline in health funding. The Minister noted that these facilities relied…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the commencement of construction on a space launch facility in Somalia. Speaking at the opening of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya on Monday, the President…