Somalia

By: Zakariye Ahmed Nairobi, Kenya – Jubaland authorities have announced full control of Raskamboni, a strategic area in southwestern Somalia, following a fierce day-long battle with the Somali National Army (SNA) on Wednesday.

By: Staff writer Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud departed for Ankara today at the official invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This visit marks the commencement of the third round of talks between...

By: AP  A Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Somalia, local authorities said Friday. An official in Xaafuun district in the semi-autonomous...

By: Horndiplomat staff The Somalia Federal Government has grounded all flights at Aden Adde International Airport bound for Kismayo, leaving numerous passengers stranded. The unexpected decision comes amidst growing tensions between the federal government and the Jubbaland...

By: Zakeriye Ahmed Somalia's Jubaland regional state has re-elected Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madoobe, as its leader for a fourth term in a contentious election held in the port city of Kismayo. The federal...

By: Yle  Finland is suspending its bilateral development cooperation programme with Somalia. Finland Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns) made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday.

By: CNN The Netherlands’ Abdi Nageeye won a thrilling men’s race at the New York City marathon on Sunday, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui marked her debut with a victory in the women’s race.

Mogadishu, 1 November 2024 – The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).  “UNTMIS reaffirms the UN’s commitment to the Government and people of Somalia...

By: UN NEWS Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia...

By:ANADOLU AGENCY Türkiye's research vessel Oruc Reis has arrived off the coast of Somalia to conduct seismic surveys for oil and natural gas, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Friday.