US AFRICOM COMMANDER VISITS Parts in Somalia

 General Dagvin Anderson, the commander of US African Command of “AFRICOM” Commander has begun visiting horn of Africa countries including Somalia. In a statement on Monday, AFRICOM said Gen. Anderson’s message underscores that the United States supports “maximum pressure” on ISIS, al-Shabaab, and other violent extremist organizations. The trip aligned with President Trump’s priorities and…

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Somali regional government leader appoints his ministers

The leader of Somalia’s Northeastern regional state, Abdikadir Ahmed Ali (Firdhiye), has appointed a 21-member Cabinet, according to a decree issued by his office on Sunday. The newly formed Cabinet includes one woman, with several appointees being former members of parliament and ex-ministers from the Puntland administration. President Firdhiye also retained several ministers from the…

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Explosion kills three civilians in central Somali town

Reports confirmed that heavy expolsion has killed three civilians in central Somali town of Beledweyne of Hiran Region in HirShabelle regional government and injured four others. The explosion said targeted a cafe in Buundoweyn Neighbourhoods near Isbartiibada Junction. Witnesses said the explosion occurred late in the morning as civilians were seated inside. Among the dead…

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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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