The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia today reiterated its close monitoring of illegal mining activities in parts of the country, which it said were involving both Somali and foreign individuals and companies.
The ministry said that international law and the Federal Constitution of...
The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, has revealed that the E-Visa program has played a significant role in controlling and preventing the movement of ISIS members hiding in the Calmiskaad mountains of Puntland.
Minister Fiqi said that since the launch of the E-Visa...
The Northeastern Regional State of Somalia has announced a new travel ban for people under the age of 30, as part of efforts to curb the growing smuggling and human trafficking in the region.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport in the Northeastern region said the decision was prompted...
The Somali Electoral Commission on Saturday officially began issuing voting cards in the capital Mogadishu, marking a significant step towards holding local council elections in a city that has long faced conflict, displacement and political uncertainty.
The distribution of cards began smoothly in the districts of Hamarjajab, Waaberi, Shangaani, Xamarweyne,...
The Kulmiye Party in Somaliland has welcomed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) decision to require a visa issued by Somaliland when landing at Hargeisa and Berbera airports, although it also noted that visas issued by the federal government of Somalia are required throughout Somalia.
In a press release issued...
Puntland Police in Mudug Region said that a woman named Hodan Mohamud Diiriye, 34, has confessed to the murder of Sabiriin Saylaan Cabdille, 14.
The suspect was recently arrested after the girl’s body was found, and the police said that she will be brought to court.
The deceased lived and worked...
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has issued an official warning about the possibility of cybercriminals hacking into the Federal Government of Somalia’s e-Visa system.
The embassy said that multiple credible sources confirmed on November 11, 2025, the possible hacking attack, which resulted in the possible disclosure of the information of...
The President of the South West State of Somalia, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen), has sent an urgent peace appeal to the warring communities in the Wala-weyn district of the Lower Shabelle region.
The President described the violence that took place in Wala-weyn last week as “unacceptable”, insisting that the conflict...
Somalia’s Finance Minister, Bihi Imaan Cige, told CNBC Arabia in an interview that Somalia has made significant economic progress in recent years, despite new challenges stemming from a decline in development assistance from major donors.
The minister said the country recorded a growth rate of 4% in 2024, but the...
The Jubbaland Darawiish Command in Doolow district has issued new orders to the community living in the district and surrounding areas, which are aimed at strengthening the general security and stability of the area.
The press release issued by the command contained several provisions such as that vehicles operating on...