The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today officially opened the Somalia–U.S. Presidential Trade Summit, held in the capital, Mogadishu, which was described as historic and a centerpiece of the new trade partnership between the two countries.
In his opening remarks at the summit, the President noted that the summit...
The Kenyan government has released two Somali youths on bail of Sh50,000k (US$387.15) who were arrested for allegedly desecrating the Kenyan flag.
The minors were handed over to their Kenyan relatives and were told to produce the two children in court whenever required.
The judge added that their release documents will...
The Government of Qatar has reiterated its commitment to continue providing technical support to strengthen Somalia’s human rights capacity, so that Somalia can fulfill its national and international obligations, in line with its priorities and needs.
The statement was made by Jassim Ibrahim Al-Malki, Third Undersecretary of the Human Rights...
Hours of unrest erupted this morning in the Somaliland town of Saylac, after some locals refused to hold an event to commemorate the Xeer Ise, which was recently recognized by the UNESCO as an important human heritage.
One of the Saylac clans completely refused to hold the event in honor...
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Moalim, has warned opposition politicians against going to Somali Police Stations again.
Minister Hassan Moalim called on the opposition not to take steps that undermine security and endanger their lives.
"I say to the opposition, do not...
The Swedish embassy in Somalia has called an emergency meeting after reports emerged that a secret agreement had been reached between the Swedish and Somali governments, which would see Somalis forcibly deported from Sweden and returned to Somalia in exchange for financial aid to Somalia.
A report by radio station...
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamsa Abdi Barre, has officially inaugurated a large-scale electrification project that will provide electricity to 150 health facilities across the country, with the electricity service provided free of charge.
The Prime Minister said that the Somali people have long needed quality...
The Government of Djibouti has reiterated its commitment to supporting peace and stability in Somalia, announcing plans to deploy additional troops to counter the persistent threats posed by the Al-Shabaab group.
Djibouti’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohamed Siad Doualeh, made the announcement in a speech to the UN...
More information is emerging about a planned operation carried out by the Macawisley forces in the Hiran region in the Waab Wayn area, one of the areas under the Mahaas district of the Hiran region.
The Macawisley forces were reported to have engaged in heavy fighting in the area with...
Puntland says it has killed the ISIS group responsible for laying mines, which were said to be behind the recent bombing that killed the Commander of the 2nd Brigade of the Puntland Dervishes, Gen. Qalyare.
An operation that took place yesterday in the Dhasan area of the Calmiskaad mountains killed...