Saturday, June 6, 2026
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has strongly opposed the relationship between Somaliland and Israel, condemning a reported plan for Somaliland to open an embassy in Israel, especially in the occupied city of Jerusalem. Speaking on the occasion of Eid, President Hassan Sheikh said that the Federal Government of Somalia will not...
Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoor Qoor has said that Galmudug needs fair elections based on consultation and consensus, amid heightened political tension surrounding the administration’s elections. President Qoor Qoor, who spoke today on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, said that a solution cannot be reached through division and unilateral...
The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission (INEBC) has officially announced the list of members who won seats in the new House of Representatives of the South-West State of Somalia, following the disputed elections held on 10 May 2026. A letter from the office of the Chairman of the commission,...
More than a million and a half pilgrims are standing on Mount Arafat today to perform the most important pillar of the Hajj pilgrimage, after listening to the sermon on the day of Arafat delivered by Sheikh Ali Al-Hudhaifi. In his sermon, the preacher spoke about the importance of fearing...
The United States and Israel have carried out airstrikes on military sites in southern Iran, amid ongoing talks in Qatar, with the United States saying on Tuesday that the talks were progressing well. The United States said it had struck missile sites and mine-laying vessels off Iran’s southern coast in...
The Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia has officially ratified the results of the South West State (SWS) House of Representatives elections, after a series of hearings examining the complaints and electoral process. The decision comes amid rising political tensions in the country, particularly over the electoral process...
The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, has made serious allegations against the President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, accusing him of inciting unrest and “political violence” against the security and stability of Mogadishu. Speaking at an event in Mogadishu, Muungaab said that anyone...
US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked Arab and Muslim leaders to normalize relations with Israel if he secures a deal to end the Iran war, Axios reported. The report said Trump made the request in a phone call on Saturday with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab...
The Somali embassy in Egypt said it was conducting urgent diplomatic efforts after dozens of Somali citizens were detained or turned away at Cairo International Airport, as Egypt abruptly suspended the immigration system that previously allowed Somalis to enter the country. A statement from the embassy said that Somalia’s Ambassador...
The foreign ministers of 15 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Somalia and Pakistan, have strongly condemned a move by Somaliland to open an embassy in the occupied city of Jerusalem. A joint statement issued by the countries said the move was “illegal” and in violation of international law...