MOGADISHU (SD) -The Commander of the Somali National Army, General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyiddin, today received military vehicles provided by the United States government intended for the Special Forces Unit Danab. The donated […]
Somalia’s PM condemns the violence and oppression Palestinian’s are facing
MANAMA (SD) -Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, who participated in the 33rd Summit of the Arab League, discussed the challenges and opportunities facing Arab countries […]
Airstrikes Target suspected Al Shabab militants
MOGADISHU (SD)-An airstrikes jointly carried out by the Somali National Army forces, with the support of international allies, occurred in the regions of Galgadud and Middle Shabelle. The first attack occurred in […]
Somalia commemorates SYL Day
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, laid a wreath at the SYL Monument in commemoration of Somali Youth Day on May 15, honoring the young […]
Antonio Guterres appoints James Swan as the Acting Special Representative for Somalia
NY (SD) – The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed James Swan as the Acting Special Representative for Somalia on Tuesday. Swan will also lead the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia […]
Somaliland Vows to Retake Sool Region
HARGEISA (SD) -The Somaliland government has announced plans for a major offensive to retake Las Anod, aiming to regain control amid ongoing tensions with the SSC-Khatumo. Somaliland military forces recently reinforced their […]
Somalia: Puntland to deport foreign fighters
BOSSASO-The military court of the Puntland administration has set free six foreign defendants from Ethiopia and Morocco, who were formerly members of the ISIS group. These foreigners are being repatriated to their […]
National Consultative Council opens in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, chaired the National Consultative Council meeting between the Federal Government and the Federal Member States, which commenced today […]
Minister Egeh attends the 33rd session of the Arab Ministers of Finance
MANAMA (SD) -Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, participated in the 33rd session of the Arab Ministers of Finance held at the Arab League headquarters […]
Somalia: Government Official’s residences targeted in Baidoa
BAIDOA (SD) -Details are emerging about yesterday’s attacks that took place in Baidoa, the administrative capital of South West State of Somalia, which were carried out by Al-Shabaab. The attacks, which numbered […]
Somalia President appoints a National Defense Committee
-The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has appointed a national committee for the defense of the national unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. The committee, consisting […]
Ms. Catriona Laing visited the construction site of the UN Headquarters in Galmudug
DHUSMAREB (SD) -The President of the Galmudug Administration, Mr. Ahmed Abdi Kariye, held a meeting with the representative of the United Nations Secretary-General to Somalia, Ms. Catriona Laing, who is to conclude […]
Somalia: Floods in Dolow displace residents
DOLOW-News from the district of Dolow in the Gedo region of southern Somalia indicates a dire situation following flooding caused by the Jubba River overflowing into the district’s neighborhoods. Communities along the […]
Somalia: South-West Troops route-out AS in Bay and Bakol
BAIDOA (SD)-Various reports are emerging about a planned military operation carried out today by the Somali National Army in the regions of Bay and Bakol, targeting mountainous areas and rural locations. The […]
SNA seized fuel believed to be intended for the Al-Shabab
HARADHERE (SD) -Somali military forces, particularly the Danab and Gorgor commandos, have seized fuel believed to be intended for the Al-Shabaab group in areas of Mudug region. The operation conducted jointly by […]
The Federal Government of Somalia withdrew a recent request not to renew the UNSOM
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Federal Government of Somalia withdrew a recent request not to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). A statement issued by the government yesterday […]
EU naval forces have apprehends 6 Somali Pirates
MOGADISHU (SD) -European Union naval forces have apprehended 6 Somali individuals who attempted to hijack an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden. The attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged Chrystal Arctic, […]
UN: Somalia needs to prosecute cases related to sexual and gender-based violence
MOGADISHU (SD)-The Somali government is urged to intensify efforts to address security challenges and the prevailing lawlessness in the country, as well as to improve the monitoring and prosecution of cases related […]
SNA foils attacks on Mogadishu
MOGADISHU (SD) -The Somali National Army, particularly the 53rd Division of the 14th October, conducted a planned operation targeting coastal villages in the Lower Shabelle region. A statement from the Somali government […]
The UN responds to Somalia’s request regarding UNSOM
NY (SD)-The United Nations has addressed the decision of the Somali federal government to end the mandate of the UN’s office in Somalia (UNSOM). A UN spokesperson told VOA Somali that they […]