AU appoints ex-Somali prime minister to lead peace mission in South Sudan

Mogadishu: The African Union has appointed former Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gas as its new Special Envoy and Head of Mission to South Sudan, assigning him with leading mediation and peacebuilding efforts in a nation teetering on renewed conflict. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, officially welcomed Dr. Gas…

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Former Somali president condemns arrest on Himilo TV executives

Mogadishu: Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Sunday strongly condemned the arrest of Himilo TV Director Ahmed Mohamed Aden and his Deputy Director Khadar Abdirahman Ibrahim. The two journalists are being held at the Waabari District Police Station in Mogadishu. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed expressed regret over the…

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US supports Somalia in strengthening and developong its judicial institutions

MOGADISHU: Somalia has officially unveiled its new Justice Sector Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS). The system, a collaborative effort with the U.S. government, is designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability across the nation’s entire criminal justice chain. The new digital platform was formally introduced during a high-level demonstration in Mogadishu on October 9, 2025….

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Somali President opens second East African Community Cooperation Conference in Mogadishu

Following function was held in Somalia’s capital city, Mogadishu on 7th of September 2025, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially opened the second East African Community Cooperation Conference (EACON2025) in the town for second year. In his keynote speech, President Mohamud highlighted Somalia’s historic trade legacy and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing regional integration,…

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Al-Shabab Attacks Prison in Somali capital

Al-Shabaab fighters launched an attack on Mogadishu’s heavily fortified national intelliegence and security agency prison in Mogadishu, capital city of Somalia on Saturday afternoon, 4 October 2025. The assault began with a suicide bombing followed by heavy gunfire. The facility, which is controlled by Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), is among the most…

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Somali Defense Minister meets Egyptian Counterpart

Somalia’s federal government Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, General Abdel Majeed Saqr, along with senior officers of the Egyptian Armed Forces in Cairo, Egypt.   The meeting focused on strengthening military cooperation between the two countries and supporting efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. Minister Fiqi…

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President Hassan Sheikh opens Somalia’s bicameral parliament 7th session meeting in Mogadishu

Mogadishu: Dr Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia’s federal government president officially opened the seventh [7th] session of Somalia’s bicameral parliament and addressed the session in Mogadishu, capital city of Somalia today, 29 September 2025.  In his address, President Mohamud commended lawmakers for passing key legislation focused on politics, security, elections, economic reforms, and army restructuring. He…

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Poor health conditions reported in Aden Yabal town

Reliable reports confirmed that serious health crises are affecting Aadan Yabaal, significantly impacting mothers, children, and the elder people. The outbreak of diseases in Aadan Yabaal, located in Middle Shabelle under the HirShabelle regional state, is said to be primarily due to measles and acute waterborne diarrhea. Although no official count is yet available, sources…

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Somali Government Issues Strong Rebuttal to Opposition’s Criticism Over Mogadishu Security

Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia on Friday issued a firm response to opposition leaders who had criticized the Council of Ministers for what they described as a failure to maintain security in the capital, Mogadishu. State Minister of Defense Omar Abdi Ali dismissed the accusations made during an opposition gathering, specifically addressing comments…

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Death Toll Rises to 20 in Mogadishu Suicide Bombing Targeting Military Recruitment Center

Somalia, Mogadishu: – The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing at a military recruitment center in Mogadishu has risen to at least 20, with 15 others wounded, Somali authorities confirmed on Monday. The militant group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack. The explosion occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. outside the gates of the…

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