Somalia is set to take over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in early January 2026.
The move is seen as a major diplomatic victory and a sign that Somalia is returning to the global decision-making arena and is strengthening its voice.
During its presidency, Somalia will be...
The local council elections in the districts of Banadir region officially began in Mogadishu on Thursday morning, with candidates from 20 political parties competing.
Security at polling stations and polling stations has been tightened to ensure the safety of voters and the process of one person, one vote.
Long lines of...
The Federal Government of Somalia has begun deploying police and other security forces to key streets in Mogadishu to ensure security for the upcoming elections in Mogadishu.
These forces are intended to ensure security at election sites, especially on roads leading to polling stations and polling stations, as the final...
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has responded to recent threats and calls from the opposition regarding the 2026 elections and the revision of the country’s constitution.
Speaking at a campaign event for the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) in Mogadishu on Tuesday, the President...
The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has recently officially announced that 16 districts will hold local council elections in the Banadir region, which are expected to take place on the 25th of this month, which falls on Thursday.
The spokesperson for the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Abdifatah...
The Somali Police Force has arrested 11 suspects, all of whom are soldiers, who were caught illegally carrying weapons in the center of Mogadishu.
The arrests of these soldiers came after security operations carried out by the forces in parts of the capital’s districts to prevent illegal weapons from being...
The Minister of Information for the Northeastern Somali Region, Ahmed Abdirisaq Diiriye, has strongly denied a recent statement made by a member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, who stated that the Northeastern Region is not included in this year’s federal government budget.
The Minister said that the statement is...
The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has issued an official statement in response to a statement made by the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on the Taiwan issue, following an interview with CGTN television on December 21, 2025.
The report stated that the Somali president stated in the interview...
The Somali Police High Command and the Independent National Electoral Commission have held a meeting to ensure security for the local council elections scheduled to be held in Mogadishu on December 25.
Following the meeting, the Somali Police announced that on the day of the voting, which is Thursday, December...
The Somali Electoral Commission has announced that nearly 5,000 election workers will be deployed to polling stations on December 25 to ensure the smooth conduct of the One Person, One Vote (PMO) election in Banadir.
The commission’s chairman, Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan, said that the majority of the personnel, including youth,...