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June 3, 2026, 8:13 pm
Somali Opposition Mobilises for Planned Mogadishu Protest
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali opposition leaders stepped up preparations on Thursday for a planned mass protest in Mogadishu, amid rising political tensions over governance and the country's electoral process.
Disaster Agency, UN Review Humanitarian Situation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's disaster management agency and United Nations officials held a monthly coordination meeting on Tuesday to assess the country's humanitarian situation and strengthen aid efforts for vulnerable communities affected by recurring crises.
Concerns Over Media Freedom and Press Suppression in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The platforms of Shabelle TV and radio are once again under what looks like coordinated and selected pressure activities from state-sponsored minders in Somalia.
Somali Deputy Prime Minister Attends Italy's National Day Celebration in Mogadishu
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Tuesday attended a ceremony marking Italy's National Day in Mogadishu, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two countries.
Gambia Open 2027 Afcon Qualifier Account Against Somalia in September
- [The Point] The Gambia will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign against Somalia in September 2026 in Banjul.
Somalia, Eswatini Pledge Stronger Ties At Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting
- [Shabelle] Seoul -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Eswatini's Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Thambo Gina, on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, where the two officials discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between their countries.
Somali Special Forces Conduct Security Operations in Middle Shabelle
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces carried out planned security operations in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, targeting suspected hideouts and positions used by remnants of the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab, military officials said on Tuesday.
U.S. Reaffirms Recognition of Somalia's Territorial Integrity, Including Somaliland
- [Shabelle] Washington -- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the United States continues to recognize the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, explicitly affirming that Somaliland remains part of Somalia's internationally recognized borders.
Swedish Delegation Visits Somalia Disaster Agency to Discuss Risk Management Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) hosted a delegation from Sweden and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) on Monday for talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on disaster preparedness and risk reduction, officials said.
International Community Urges Dialogue As Somalia Political Tensions Rise
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The international community has expressed deep concern over Somalia's political situation, calling on the government and opposition to urgently resume dialogue and reach agreement on the country's electoral roadmap.
U.S. State Department Highlights Somaliland's Strategic Value
- [Horn Diplomat] Washington, June 1 (Horn Diplomat) -- The U.S. State Department has identified Somaliland as a potential partner for deeper cooperation on security, trade and regional stability, according to a newly released report to Congress that underscores the territory's strategic importance along one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.
International Partners Urge Somalia Leaders to Resume Election Talks
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, June 1 (Horn Diplomat) -- International partners, including European countries, the European Union and the United Nations, on Monday urged Somalia's political leaders to resume dialogue and swiftly agree on an election roadmap amid rising political tensions.
Security Concerns Rise in Jowhar After Grenade Attack and Soldier Killing
- [Shabelle] Jowhar, Somalia -- Concerns over security in Jowhar, the administrative capital of Somalia's Hirshabelle state, have intensified following a series of security incidents reported in the city over the past 24 hours.
Somali Officials Visit Troops Near Baidoa Amid Rising Political Tensions
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range, Hassan Hussein Mohamed (Eelay), accompanied by Deputy Commander of the Somali National Army Ground Forces Gen. Irro and other senior military officers, visited frontline army positions on the outskirts of Baidoa on Monday in a show of support for government troops.
Somali Army Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Lower Shabelle Operation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's national army has killed two members of the militant group Al-Shabaab, including a senior commander, during a planned military operation in the Hanti Wadaag area of the Lower Shabelle region, the government said on Sunday.
Somali Parliament Speaker Briefed On Security Operation in Baidoa
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Speaker of Somalia's Lower House, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, met senior military and intelligence officials on Sunday and received a briefing on a security operation that authorities said thwarted an attempt to disrupt security in Baidoa.
Somali Troops Conduct Planned Operations Against Militants in Middle Shabelle
- [Shabelle] Middle Shabelle, Somalia -- Somali National Army forces carried out planned operations targeting militants in parts of the Middle Shabelle region, the military said.
UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Pursue Personal and Professional Growth
- [Nile Post] Uganda Contingent Administration Officer serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Hamza Kasajja, has urged female Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers to set clear personal and professional goals aimed at improving their careers and livelihoods.
Somali Piracy Is Back - Fuelled By Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and the Iran War
- [The Conversation Africa] On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was steered towards an anchorage near the port of Garacad in Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in north-eastern Somalia.
Tensions Rise in Galmudug As Somali Leaders Dispute Regional Election Process
- [Shabelle] Dhuusamareeb, Somalia -- Political tensions are mounting in Somalia's central state of Galmudug amid growing disagreements over the handling of the upcoming regional presidential election, according to local sources and officials familiar with the discussions.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Backs Somaliland Recognition
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, May 28 (Horn Diplomat) -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for the United States to formally recognize Somaliland, saying stronger ties with Hargeisa would advance American security and strategic interests in the Horn of Africa.
Somalia Finance Minister Meets AfDB President At Brazzaville Annual Meetings
- [Shabelle] Brazzaville -- Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings in Brazzaville, focusing on Somalia's economic reforms, growth prospects and investment opportunities.
Somali Army Commander Meets Italian Delegation to Boost Military Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Ground Forces Commander Sahal Abdullahi Omar on Thursday received an Italian military delegation in Mogadishu for talks focused on strengthening defense cooperation and military support between the two countries.
Former Somali President Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings, Warns Against Illegal Detentions
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Wednesday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the Somali people, wishing them peace, prosperity and national unity as the country prepares for the religious celebrations.
Somalia Faces Rising Ebola Threat As Us Imposes Temporary Travel Restrictions
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia is facing growing fears over the possible spread of Ebola as the deadly virus resurfaces in parts of Africa, while the United States has imposed temporary travel restrictions targeting travellers linked to affected countries.
International Lawyer Jason Mccue Leads Legal Push for Somaliland Recognition
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- International human rights lawyer Jason McCue delivered a sharply worded address during the launch of the Somaliland Independence Recognition Institution in Hargeisa, publicly tearing up a copy of the 1960 Act of Union and declaring the document "legally worthless."
Youth Rally in Mogadishu Backs Government and Stability Amid Political Tensions
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Hundreds of young people in Somalia's Banaadir region held a peaceful rally in Mogadishu on Monday evening in support of the federal government, peace and national stability, as political tensions continue to simmer in the capital.
Banaadir Police Chief Warns Opposition Against Actions Threatening Mogadishu Security
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The police chief of Somalia's Banaadir region issued a stern warning to opposition leaders, saying security forces were closely monitoring activities deemed capable of destabilizing the capital, Mogadishu.
Somali Army Launches Training for New Danab Commandos in Balidogle
- [Shabelle] Balidogle, Somalia -- Somalia's military launched training for the 12th intake of the elite Danab special forces at the General Hassan Tuure training school in Balidogle, as the government continues efforts to strengthen national security forces.
Somali Security Minister Warns Against Criticism of National Forces Amid Political Tensions
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's security minister strongly rejected recent criticism from opposition figures targeting the country's security institutions, warning against what he described as attempts to undermine national forces and destabilize Mogadishu.
