The Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission (INEBC) announced on Sunday that it has postponed the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the South West State, which was scheduled to take place on May 18, 2026.
A press release from the commission said that the postponement...
A protest against the May 18 celebrations took place today in Borama, the capital of Awdal region, after some youths burned tires in parts of the city.
Reports from Borama indicate that police fired shots to disperse the youths who were protesting, but no casualties were reported.
Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Abdirahman...
The Somali Cabinet, which met today in Mogadishu, focused on the implementation of the new Constitution, the approval of policies, international agreements and important regulations for governance.
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, specifically discussed the Implementation Plan for the Federal Constitution of Somalia, which was presented...
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) welcomed the Mogadishu talks between the Federal Government of Somalia and opposition parties, which took place from 13 to 15 May 2026.
A press release from the IGAD Secretary-General said the organization was “closely following” the outcome of the consultations and encouraged the continuation...
The United Nations said it regretted that the political talks between the Somali parties had ended inconclusively, despite the resumption of talks between 13 and 15 May.
A statement issued by the UN Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) commended the parties for resuming the talks, and thanked international partners for their...
Israel’s newly appointed ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, said that relations between Israel and Somaliland are rapidly expanding in many areas, including security, energy, infrastructure, technology and trade.
In an interview with Israeli media outlet N12, Lotem said that Somaliland has expressed a strong desire to deepen its cooperation with...
The President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced that the term of office of the Federal Government of Somalia will officially end on May 15, 2027, noting that this is in accordance with the new constitution that has been implemented, and that it is...
The Federal Government of Somalia has said that the country has officially entered a new phase of transitioning to a democratic system based on one person, one vote, after three days of failed talks with some of the opposition.
A press release from the Ministry of Information stated that the...
The European Union said it was awaiting a joint statement from the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition, which would clarify the nature of the elections in the country and the timetable set, as political talks in Mogadishu entered their third day.
The European Union’s Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca...
The Russian government is planning to deliver food aid to Somalia to support vulnerable communities affected by drought, conflict and displacement, according to the Somali Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA).
The announcement came after a meeting in Mogadishu between Somali Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Xoosh, SoDMA Chairman Mahmoud Moalin Abdulle,...