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Somali Opposition MPs Raise Concerns Over EAC Representation Process
Mogadishu, October 15, 2025 – Member of Parliament Mursal Khalif has publicly shared a statement issued by Somali opposition legislators expressing concerns over what they describe as procedural irregularities and lack of inclusivity in the recent selection of Somalia’s representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

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Oct 152 min read


Somali President Joins World Leaders at UN 80th Anniversary Dinner Hosted by Trump
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended a high-level dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in New York, held in honor of visiting Heads of State and Government. The event commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations and brought together world leaders to mark the milestone in global diplomacy.

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Sep 271 min read


President Hassan Chairs AUSSOM Financing Conference at UNGA80
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Financing Conference on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).

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Sep 261 min read


Former President Farmaajo Condemns Abuse of Elderly IDPs in Mogadishu
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has strongly condemned the abuse of elderly internally displaced people (IDPs) in Mogadishu’s Siinay Market, warning that such acts undermine public trust in government and must be met with firm accountability.

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Sep 241 min read


Former Somali Foreign Minister Slams U.S. Airstrikes After Elder’s Killing in Sanaag
Mogadishu, Sept. 17, 2025– Abdisaid Muse Ali, the 30th Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, and former National Security Advisor, has issued a strong condemnation of U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) recent airstrikes in the Sanaag region.

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Sep 173 min read


Somalia airstrike: US targets al-Shabaab suspect, clan elder killed
Somalia airstrike: US targets al-Shabaab suspect, clan elder killed

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Sep 171 min read


Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre Marks Three Years in Office with Public Q&A Session
Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre Marks Three Years in Office with Public Q&A Session

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Sep 161 min read


President Hassan Mohamud Reaffirms Somalia’s Support for Palestine at Doha Summit
DOHA, Qatar, September 15, 2025 — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud participated in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit held in Doha, where leaders gathered to discuss the escalating crisis following Israel’s recent attack on Qatar’s sovereignty and security.

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Sep 151 min read


Somalia Launches National Counter-IED Strategy in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — September 15, 2025 — Senior Somali government leaders and international partners gathered in Mogadishu on Monday for the Validation Conference of Somalia’s National Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Strategy.

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Sep 151 min read


Mastermind of March 18 Attack on President Hassan Sheikh’s Convoy Killed in NISA Operation
MOGADISHU, Sept 9, 2025 – Somali security forces announced Tuesday that senior Al-Shabaab commander Mohamed Abdi Dhiblawe, the mastermind of the March 18 attack targeting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy in Mogadishu, has been killed.

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Sep 91 min read


Somali Army Commander Visits Bariire, Vows to Eliminate Remaining Al-Shabaab Hideouts
Brig. Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar inspects rebuilt bridge and praises forces for progress under Operation Silent Storm.

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Sep 92 min read


Somalia Condemns Israeli Strikes in Doha, Calls Attack Violation of Qatari Sovereignty
Mogadishu/Doha – September 9, 2025 —The government of Somalia has strongly condemned what it described as “terrorist military actions” by Israeli forces against residential areas in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

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Sep 92 min read


Puntland Captures Two Suspected ISIS Fighters Near Bosaso
BOSASO, Somalia, Sept. 9, 2025 (citizensom.com) — Puntland authorities announced on Tuesday that security forces arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State group as they attempted to enter Bosaso in the Bari region.

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Sep 91 min read


Somalia’s President Welcomes GERD as Symbol of Regional Unity
ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 9, 2025 (citizensom.com) — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a new chapter of regional partnership, expressing hope that the project will foster cooperation among neighboring countries.

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Sep 92 min read


Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Outlines Ambitious Climate Agenda at Africa Summit in Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday attended the opening session of the Second Africa Climate Summit, where he highlighted Somalia’s climate priorities under the government’s Climate Resilience and Green Growth Pathway.

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Sep 82 min read


Somali PM Meets New EU Ambassador, Pledges Stronger Ties
MOGADISHU – Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday met with the European Union’s newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between Mogadishu and Brussels.

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Sep 81 min read


Somali National University Rector Dismissed Amid Allegations of Land Dispute
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (PhD) as the new rector of Somali National University (SNU), in a leadership change that has reignited debate over political interference, land disputes, and governance within Somalia’s only public university.

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Sep 73 min read


Egypt Prepares Troop Deployment to Somalia After Reconnaissance Mission
Egyptian military delegation concludes week-long mission in Mogadishu ahead of AUSSOM troop deployment, Somali Army commander confirms.

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Sep 72 min read


Opinion: Shariif Sheikh Ahmed on Somali Youth, Governance, and Opportunities
Former President Shariif Sheikh Ahmed warns that mismanagement of public resources and unemployment in Mogadishu are undermining youth confidence, urging the government to support entrepreneurship and job creation.

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Sep 61 min read


Somali Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Makes FIFA World Cup History
omali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan makes history at FIFA World Cup.

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Sep 52 min read
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