The relationship between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Somali terrorist groups risks further destabilizing Somalia and disrupting shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, according to a new report from Aries Intelligence, a security research firm.
Aries D. Russell of the firm said there is credible evidence that...
The Federal Parliament of Somalia has formally approved the Human Rights Commission, chaired by the Minister of Family Affairs, Khadija Mohamed Al Makhzoumi. In today’s meeting, which was attended by a large number of MPs, the commission received 142 votes in favor, one abstention, and no objections were recorded.
During...
The Prime Minister of the Government of Somalia, Hamsa Abdi Barre, has officially appointed the Directors General of two of the ministries that are crucial to the country’s development.
A circular issued by the Prime Minister’s Office has appointed Farah Abdinur Ahmed – Director General of the Ministry of Public...
The United Kingdom has pledged to continue its support for Somalia in strengthening human rights and good governance systems, as reflected in a new UK resolution tabled at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday.
Speaking on behalf of the UK’s core group, UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor...
The Galmudug administration today officially executed Nur Hirsi Warsame, who was previously convicted of the murder of Ahmed wali Mohamed Salad in July 2025, in Dhagaxbuur area, under Guriceel district of Galgaduud region.
The death sentence was previously handed down by the Galmudug Supreme Court, following weeks of extensive investigations...
The Somali Federal Government’s Cabinet, which held its weekly meeting today, approved three agreements in the fields of Education and Research.
The agreements approved by the Cabinet today were submitted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education, which signed these agreements with Uganda, Qatar and Algeria.
The agreements approved...
A memorial has been erected at the site of the bombing of Chief Abdullahi Omar Abdi, a member of the Samadoon in Sanaag region, demanding justice and transparency in his killing.
“We demand justice and transparency from the US government for the killing of a traditional leader we do not...
The United States has said it is committed to fighting terrorism in Somalia, but is calling on other countries interested in Somalia’s security and future to increase their financial support.
The United States’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, John Kelley, told a meeting of the United Nations Security Council...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced an urgent plan to include Swahili in the official curriculum of schools and universities in the country.
The move is part of Somalia’s efforts to strengthen cultural, educational and trade integration with East Africa, following its official accession to the East African Community...
Some of the political parties in Puntland, namely Ifiye, Mustaqbal, Mideeye and Sincad, have jointly issued a press release rejecting an agreement that Puntland has reached with Somaliland.
The parties said that the agreement is not in accordance with the Puntland constitution, and is against the interests of the people...