Wednesday, July 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of a ceasefire in southern Lebanon, which was expected to end on Sunday. Trump said he hopes to host Israeli and Lebanese leaders in the near future to strengthen peace efforts. He also made it clear that he is not under...
The European Union and its member states have approved €75 million in support of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, reaffirming that the EU is the largest contributor to African Union-led operations. The new contribution brings the total EU support to the African Union operations in Somalia...
Israel killed a Lebanese journalist, Amal Khalil, and wounded another, Zeinab Faraj, despite a ceasefire agreement between the two sides, Lebanese officials said. The Lebanese government strongly condemned the attack, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire, carrying out airstrikes and destroying civilian homes. Meanwhile, talks between Iran and the United...
The Somali Cabinet held its weekly meeting today, which approved the construction of the “Halmeel” Unified Service Center, which will be under the Prime Minister’s Office. This new center was established to coordinate various government services and unify the delivery process of public services, so that citizens can receive simple,...
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has said that the Federal Government is focusing heavily on developing and utilizing the Somali sea as a backbone for the country’s economic growth. The President made the remarks at an event marking the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Ministry of...
The Somaliland government has responded strongly to the Iranian government’s criticism of diplomatic relations between Somaliland and Israel, especially regarding the appointment of a diplomatic envoy. The Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement published on its website that Somaliland is an independent and democratic country, and has...
The international shipping company has temporarily suspended new cargo orders to and from the Port of Berbera, a move that could significantly affect regional trade, especially domestic cargo. A press release issued by the company on April 20, 2026, said the decision was effective immediately, citing changes in shipping schedules....
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned what it described as an interference and violation of the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia, after Israel said it had appointed a diplomatic representative to the regions of Somaliland. The ministry’s spokesman, Ismail Baqa’i, said the move reflected a plan he...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Chairman of the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP), where he heard a detailed report on the progress and achievements of the ongoing election campaign in various districts of the...
The Independent Commission for the Review and Implementation of the Constitution has ordered the members of the Federal Government and the regional governments in the two houses of Parliament to choose between ministerial and parliamentary positions. The commission said in an official statement that this decision is based on the...