Thursday, April 23, 2026
African Union officials have announced that Egyptian troops will officially join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), after completing the necessary technical and legal preparations for the launch of operations. Reports indicate that the Egyptian contingent will play a key role in combating the Al-Shabaab group,...
The Somali Parliament’s House of People today formally approved the Cyber ​​Security Law, which aims to protect digital infrastructure, secure information systems, and strengthen national cybersecurity. The Somali Parliament’s House of People voted in favor of the Somali Cyber ​​Security Bill with 144 votes in favor, one against, and no...
The Kenyan government has reinforced its forces along its border with Somalia to prevent attacks feared by the Al-Shabaab group inside Kenya. Kenyan military forces with large vehicles are said to have crossed the border into Somalia, which have been augmented by troops operating at the border crossings between Kenya...
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamse Abdi Barre, held a special meeting today at his office in Mogadishu with a high-level delegation from the Turkish government. The high-level delegation from the Turkish government that met with the Prime Minister of Somalia was led by the Director...
The Arab Parliament has announced that it will take regional and international political measures to support the security, stability and sovereignty of Yemen and Somalia, while clearly rejecting any interference in the internal affairs of the two countries. This decision was adopted in an official statement issued by the Arab...
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamse Abdi Barre, has for the first time strongly criticized the Federal system in Somalia. Hamse Abdi Barre has clearly stated that the Federal system, which has been in place for 22 years in the country, has not added anything to...
Sheikh Mustafa Haji Ismail Harun, one of the most prominent Somali scholars, spoke strongly about the steps taken by Somaliland towards Israel regarding recognition. Sheikh Mustafa spoke in depth about the problems faced by Jews, noting that the problems that Jews have caused Muslims have surprised even Christian countries. “Israel is...
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans rallied in downtown Minneapolis on Friday to protest the federal government’s increased immigration enforcement — demanding their civil rights and the return of 3,000 troops deployed to the state by President Donald Trump’s administration. The protest was part of an event called “ICE Out of...
The State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ali Omar, said that Somalia faces very difficult security, political and economic challenges, which require strong regional cooperation and alliances, especially with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Egypt. In an exclusive interview with Al-Majalla, the Minister indicated that...
The European Union has urged Somalia’s opposition coalition to accept the government’s invitation to participate in a national consultation forum, calling for inclusive dialogue to resolve the deepening political impasse over the upcoming elections. The call comes as the EU welcomed the Federal Government of Somalia’s invitation to the Somali...