The Government of Yemen and the Federal Government of Somalia held a key diplomatic meeting in London, which discussed the growing relationship between the Houthi group and terrorist groups operating in Somalia and the Horn of Africa as a whole.
The meeting was held by the Yemeni Ambassador to the...
The President of Somaliland and the leaders of the three parties held a meeting to discuss their positions on the conference taking place at the SSC-Khatumo headquarters in Lascaanod, the upcoming elections, and President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro’s foreign trips.
A statement from the Presidency said: “The conference strongly condemned...
At least two civilians have been confirmed dead and many more injured after a landmine exploded in their vehicle.
The Kenyan troops were targeted by a landmine explosion on the road between Ijara and Bodhai in Garissa County, northeastern Kenya, and the Al-Shabaab group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The...
Somalia, speaking on behalf of the so-called A3+ countries (Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and Somalia), submitted a report to the UN Security Council, expressing strong concern about the situation in Yemen and the ongoing conflicts in the region.
Somalia specifically warned against the new clashes between the Houthis and Israel,...
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international partners, carried out a planned operation that killed members of the Al-Shabaab group at the Gayacad junction near the Mabah area in the Hiran region.
NISA said that this operation, which was an airstrike, took place three times last...
Kenya has said it has lifted visa requirements for many African and Caribbean countries, but has specifically exempted Somalia and Libya from the scheme, citing security concerns.
The new decision means that Somali citizens will still not have the opportunity to enter Kenya directly without filling out lengthy forms, paying...
In recent days, videos and posts showing people being forcibly taken to polling stations have been widely circulated on social media.
Some people who spoke to the media said that their cards were taken against their will, raising questions about the integrity of the voting process.
The issue was quickly responded...
The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission (INCB) today officially launched the voter registration campaign in parts of the country, including the Hirshabelle State.
The event held in Jowhar town was attended by the President of Hirshabelle State, Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Guudlaawe), senior members of the INCB, and other regional...
The Minister of Interior of the Government of Somalia, Ali Yusuf Xoosh, said that the reconstruction of the new SSC-Khaatumo Regional State will resolve the long-standing disputes in the Sool and Sanaag regions, which are considered disputed territories.
“No one can argue with you. And do not engage in disputes,”...
The new Commander of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Lt. Gen. David Keter, has paid an official visit to Kenyan troops operating in Somalia under the AUSSOM operation, to assess ongoing operations and boost morale.
Lt. Gen. Keter was warmly welcomed by the Second Division Commander of AUSSOM, Edward Banda,...