Somalia has restored direct diplomatic relations with the Maldives, after nearly 40 years of limited relations.
The move came after the Somali Ambassador to India, Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Odowa, presented his credentials to the President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muu’izu, becoming the non-resident ambassador to Somalia.
The ceremony, which took...
The Somali Cabinet on Thursday approved the appointment of four members to the Supreme Judicial Council, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, with the move being described as implementing Article 145 of the 2026 Federal Constitution of Somalia.
The Cabinet meeting chaired by the...
The Somali Ministry of Defense has announced that Ibrahim Kalaay, who it described as the former governor of Awdinle area in Bay region, and approximately 150 militants have surrendered to the Somali National Army operating in the South West Regional State.
A statement issued by the ministry said that the...
The first regional conference of the Gulf–Africa Strategic Partnership Initiative (GASPI) concluded today in Addis Ababa. The conference brought together high-level officials, policymakers, experts and representatives from Africa and the Gulf to discuss strengthening economic, trade and investment cooperation in climate finance.
The Executive Director of the Somali National Climate...
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Somali People’s Political Union Commends the Performance of the Somali National Disaster Management Authority
Mogadishu, Somalia
The Somali People’s Political Union has highly commended the efforts, capabilities and transparency shown by the leadership and officials of the Somali National Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA), who are constantly monitoring the humanitarian situations...
The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission (INCB) has announced the postponement of the local and representative council elections in Galmudug State, issuing a new schedule for the elections.
A press release issued by the commission stated that the decision to postpone was made after assessing the level of preparation...
The Puntland Security Force (PSF) said its troops were on a routine security operation in Laag, Bari region, where they clashed with Puntland forces.
The PSF secretary general, Abdikaliq Awil, told the BBC that on Monday morning, PSF troops in eight vehicles were on a security operation when they were...
The Federal Government of Somalia has sent its deepest condolences to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, following a fire that broke out at an orphanage in the Mohammadia district on the outskirts of the capital, Algiers, which killed at least 11 people and injured 19 others.
A statement issued...
The Minister of Family and Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia, Amb. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, has called on all political parties participating in the Galmudug State Local Council and House of Representatives elections to fully implement the quotas for women and people with disabilities.
Minister Khadija said...
Somaliland’s Minister of Interior, Abdalle Mohamed Arab (Sandheere), said that the Federal Government of Somalia tried to prevent the arrival of former MP Fahiima Yusuf Abdillaahi (Quuje) in Somaliland, accusing her of even attempting to kidnap her while she was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Minister Sandheere said that the Somali...