The Puntland Civil Society Organization (PUNSAA) has expressed deep concern over the situation in Bosaso, saying that the closure of commercial markets, which has entered its third day, and the disruption of operations at the Bosaso Port, which has entered its fourth day, have had a major impact on...
The Minister of Interior and Security of Somaliland, Abdalle Mohamed Arab, met in Hargeisa with a high-level delegation from the United Kingdom, which included officials from the UK Office in Somaliland, the British Embassy in Somalia and a representative from the UK Ministry of Defence.
The meeting focused on strengthening...
Kenyan counter-terrorism forces say they have killed 11 Al-Shabaab militants following an intelligence-led operation on a compound near the Kenya-Somali border.
A statement by Kenyan security officials said the operation, carried out by special forces backed by aircraft, targeted about 30 fighters who were said to be planning an attack...
The Minister of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, met in Islamabad with the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Rabiya Javeri Agha, where the two sides discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of human...
The Somaliland Senate today officially elected Muse Haji Abdi Duale as the new Speaker of the House, just hours after the previous Speaker, Saleebaan Mahmoud Aden, officially resigned from his position and membership in the Senate.
The election took place in a calm atmosphere, with two of the candidates competing...
US President Donald Trump has faced criticism from officials and Muslim rights groups after he posted a video on social media of Somali children wearing hijabs at a graduation ceremony at a school in Minnesota.
The 14-second video showed kindergarten students at Gateway STEM Academy in St. Paul. Many of...
Qatar Charity has launched a plan in Mogadishu to implement 48 health projects between 2026–2027, which will strengthen health services and provide healthcare to the most vulnerable communities in Somalia.
According to the launch event, the projects consist of nine major programs, and will be implemented in different regions of...
The Somali Ministry of Defense said it had arrested individuals dressed in Somali National Army uniforms after a video of what the ministry described as an unacceptable act involving the US flag went viral on social media.
A press release from the ministry said the act did not reflect the...
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 10/July/ 2026 Mogadishu, Somalia
The Somali People’s Political Union (MPU) welcomes the ongoing political dialogue in Mogadishu between the Federal Government of Somalia and parties with different views on the electoral process that the current government is implementing in the regions and districts of the country. The Union...
The Peace and Life Party, led by former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has presented the type of election it believes will help Somalia overcome its current political situation, after attending the second round of electoral talks in Mogadishu between the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition.
The conference,...