The United Nations said it regretted that the political talks between the Somali parties had ended inconclusively, despite the resumption of talks between 13 and 15 May.
A statement issued by the UN Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) commended the parties for resuming the talks, and thanked international partners for their...
Israel’s newly appointed ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, said that relations between Israel and Somaliland are rapidly expanding in many areas, including security, energy, infrastructure, technology and trade.
In an interview with Israeli media outlet N12, Lotem said that Somaliland has expressed a strong desire to deepen its cooperation with...
The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced that the term of office of the Federal Government of Somalia will officially end on May 15, 2027, noting that this is in accordance with the new constitution that has been implemented, and that it is...
The Federal Government of Somalia has said that the country has officially entered a new phase of transitioning to a democratic system based on one person, one vote, after three days of failed talks with some of the opposition.
A press release from the Ministry of Information stated that the...
The European Union said it was awaiting a joint statement from the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition, which would clarify the nature of the elections in the country and the timetable set, as political talks in Mogadishu entered their third day.
The European Union’s Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca...
The Russian government is planning to deliver food aid to Somalia to support vulnerable communities affected by drought, conflict and displacement, according to the Somali Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA).
The announcement came after a meeting in Mogadishu between Somali Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Xoosh, SoDMA Chairman Mahmoud Moalin Abdulle,...
Families of some of the crew members of an oil tanker hijacked off the coast of Somalia have staged a protest in Karachi, demanding the release of their relatives who have been held captive by Somali pirates for 23 days.
The Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 was hijacked on April 21...
Kenyan President William Ruto has said that the reopening of the border between Kenya and Somalia has been postponed due to the security situation and political differences in Somalia.
Ruto, in an interview with France 24, said that plans to reopen the border were stalled after fighting broke out between...
Gedo regional governor, Abdullahi Shimbir, said that any election held in the region must be based on consultation and legality, saying that the regional administration was not consulted on the plans for the elections that were said to be held in Gedo.
Governor Shimbir said that discussions with the Federal...
The Turkish government has strongly denied allegations spread on social media that Ankara is interfering in Somalia’s internal affairs and pressuring the opposition to support a particular political party.
A statement from the Turkish presidential press and information department said the reports were “baseless” and aimed at misleading public opinion.
“Allegations...