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Egypt has announced the expulsion of an official from the Ethiopian Embassy in Cairo, giving him 48 hours to leave the country; this move appears to be a diplomatic response to Ethiopia’s decision to expel an Egyptian diplomat. Egyptian…
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, received the credentials of the new Ambassadors of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Ferhat Alkan, and the European Union, Mr. László Máthé, at the Presidential Palace; they are now officially…
The Ethiopian government has announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara, Eritrea, citing direct and indirect actions taken by Eritrea against Ethiopia as the reason for this move. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ethiopia’s Ministry…
Somaliland’s Minister of Livestock and Rural Development, Dr. Omar Shuaib Mohamed, briefed the Council of Ministers on the significant increase in livestock exports and the importance of establishing a comprehensive national plan to…
Brigadier General Ivan Falasca has officially assumed command of EUTM-S, taking over from Brigadier General Elio Manes during a change-of-command ceremony held in Mogadishu. The ceremony was presided over by the Director of the EU Military…
The 7th Council of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia has once again approved Mr. Mustafe Muxumed Cumar to continue serving as the President of the Somali Regional State (SRS). The approval of Mustafe Muxumed Cumar took place during a…
Ethiopia is planning to withdraw more than 3,000 troops from Somalia as ongoing conflicts in its northern region place pressure on its military, according to Bloomberg, although the Somali government stated that no official notification…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed deep concern regarding the impact of fighting in the city of Baidoa on the civilian population, following heavy clashes in densely populated areas. The ICRC reported that…
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) stated that, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, it conducted airstrikes against Al-Shabaab militants in areas of the Lower Juba region. AFRICOM reported that the strikes were carried out…
Domestic flights connecting Mogadishu and Puntland were disrupted this morning after the Somali government enforced a requirement that internal travelers must possess the NIRA national identity card. Passengers on a Freedom Airlines flight…
Puntland’s Minister of Security Ibrahim Artan Ismail, Minister of Ports Shakir Mohamed Guled, and Deputy Minister of Information Bilal Mohamud Qabowsade provided details regarding anti-piracy operations aimed at securing the coastline. The…
Eight Egyptian sailors, who had been held since May 2nd aboard the M/T Eureka—a vessel seized off the coast of Puntland—have been released, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty…
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre stated that the government is ready to engage with any member of Al-Shabaab who wishes to renounce the group and its ideology. In an interview with Dawan TV, Prime Minister Hamza said the government…
Residents of parts of the Galmudug and Hirshabelle regions are heading to polling stations this Wednesday to elect members of the regional parliaments and local councils for the districts within these two administrations. The Galmudug…
The Puntland Armed Forces and Serious Crimes Court has announced the sentencing of seven men—captured by Puntland security forces—who were found to be members of the militant group Al-Shabaab. Following proceedings that spanned several…
The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, accompanied by the SNA Land Forces Commander, General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, received Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan—Director General of the…
The Somaliland press community has stated that the Ministry of Information lacks the legal authority to block a conference that journalists are planning to hold in Borama, the capital of the Awdal region—an event they described as a forum…
Five foreign crew members were killed aboard the MT Honor 25 before Puntland maritime forces launched an operation to rescue the vessel, which had been forcibly seized by pirates. According to Puntland authorities, the deceased crew…
The Meteorology Department of the Somaliland Ministry of Agricultural Development has issued a report regarding the temperature forecast for the region this week. Temperatures are expected to range between 27°C and 36°C. A statement from…
US officials have warned that the deepening ties between Yemen’s Houthis and Somalia’s Al-Shabaab pose an additional threat to regional stability and maritime trade security. Security experts state that the Houthis have sold weapons to…
The Somaliland government has opposed a conference that the Somaliland media community plans to hold soon in Borama, the capital of the Awdal region; the Ministry of Information stated that the event lacks its authorization and questioned…
The Puntland Armed Forces Court has sentenced Barkhad Farah Yasin Yusuf to two years in military prison after he was accused of selling ten goats to the group ISIS. The court stated that Barkhad sold the livestock to four members of…
Puntland’s maritime and ground forces (PMPF) conducted a planned operation off the coast of Dharin-baar in the Bandar-beyla district, successfully rescuing the vessel *MT HONOUR 25*, which had been held captive by pirates. During the…
HARGEISA, SOMALILAND | Ambassador Allen C. Lou accompanied a visiting medical delegation from National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch on a cultural visit to Laas Geel, one of Somaliland’s most significant archaeological sites.…
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Somalia has stated that the ongoing conflict in the city of Baidoa is exacerbating the humanitarian situation and compromising the protection of civilians.…
The Somaliland Ministry of Trade and Tourism has officially opposed the bread price hike recently announced by individuals claiming to represent the “Bread Manufacturers’ Association” of Somaliland. The Ministry stated that the association…
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has expressed concern over the escalating clashes in Baidoa, the capital of the Bay region. MSF’s Representative for Somalia, Dr. Elshafie Mohammed, stated that the organization is deeply concerned about the…
Forces loyal to the former President of Southwest State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen), launched a heavy attack today on the city of Baidoa, the capital of the Bay region. These forces attacked the city from multiple directions,…
The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, and the Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, held a meeting to check on the well-being of and offer…
Heavy fighting broke out this morning in Baidoa, the capital of the Bay region, with reports indicating that Southwest State Darawish forces loyal to former Southwest President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed “Laftagareen” had reached the Afar…