Somali Future Council Rejects Election Timetable, Warns of Parallel elections

Somalia–Ethiopia Tensions Rise Amid Reports of Egyptian Pressure on Mogadishu

Hassan Sheikh Suffers Setback as Ethiopia Rejects Action Against Laftagareen

Waajid Under Curfew as Lafta Gareen Darawish Forces Advance

Hassan Sheikh’s Ethiopia Setback on Somaliland, South West: What Went Wrong?

Darwish Forces Loyal to Lafta Gareen Seize Diinsoor Town

Laftagareen-Aligned Darwish Forces Capture Awdiinle as Residents Celebrate

South West State Darwish Forces Loyal to Laftagareen Capture Berdaale

Buurhakaba Clashes: At Least 14 Reported Dead, 33 Injured

Darwish Forces Loyal to Laftagareen Have Captured Strategic Buurhakaba Town

Laftagareen Forces Fight to Retake Strategic Buurhakaba Town

Somalia Election Crisis Deepens as Villa Somalia Pushes Unilateral Vote

Laftagareen Camp Accuses Somali President of Baidoa Atrocities

Somalia Threatens Vessel Seizures in Warning Against Illegal Fishing

Somaliland Rejects Somali President’s Israeli Base Claims

Somalia’s Future Council Warns Against Attack on Sharif Amid Mogadishu Tensions

Former President Sharif Warns Over Alleged Villa Somalia Attack Plans

Somali Troops Deploy Near Sharif and Khaire’s Homes in Mogadishu

Laftagareen-Loyal Darawish Forces Reportedly Gather Near Diinsoor

Somalia’s Reported Arms Shipment to Las Anod: What You Need to Know

Analysis: Jubbaland Takes Beled Hawo After Handover, Dealing Blow to Mogadishu

Qansax Dheere Takeover: What You Need to Know About the Growing Pressure on Baidoa

Laftagareen-Aligned Forces Capture Qansax Dheere, Southwest Spokesman Says

Mogadishu Opposition Under Threat? Sheikh Sharif’s Warning Tonight

Doolow Rejects Anti-Ethiopia Politics Amid Growing Horn of Africa Rivalries

South West Minister Warns of Federal Drone Plot in Baidoa

ICRC Supports Somali Red Crescent Flood Response as El Niño Fears Grow

Ethiopia Rejects Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and Sudan’s Nile and Red Sea Pressure

Egypt, Sudan and Somalia Reject Ethiopia’s Unilateral Nile Measures

Somaliland Seeks Israeli Air Defence as Turkish Military Power Expands in Somalia

Western Embassies Raise Concerns Over Military Project at Mogadishu Airport

Baidoa Civilians Flee as Rival Forces Reinforce

NIRA ID Rule Disrupts Garowe–Mogadishu Flights, Leaving Passengers Stranded

Baidoa Talks Aim to Ease South West State Leadership Tensions

Explosions Reported Near Wanlaweyn After F-16 Jets Fly Toward Shabelle Regions

Hirshabelle Election Tensions Turn Deadly in Beledweyne

Renewed Fighting Fears Grow in Baidoa Amid Reported Military Buildup

Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Expected at Four-Way Egypt Summit with Sudan and Eritrea

Analysis: Four Issues Shaping Somalia-Ethiopia Talks

Gorgor Troops and Weapons Flown to Baidoa as Tensions Rise

Baidoa Fighting Kills 29, Including 12 Civilians, Injures 45

Baidoa Violence Escalates as Clashes Spread Across Multiple Neighborhoods

Heavy Fighting Ongoing in Baidoa as Laftagareen-Aligned Forces Claim Offensive

Marka Explosion and Mudug Ambush Reports Raise Fresh Security Concerns

Hassan Sheikh’s Washington Trip Ends in Diplomatic Setback

Iraqi Tribe, Puntland Make Separate Claims Over Hijacked Tanker

Somalia Cuts Benefits for 5 500 Veterans, Retirees and Military Orphans Amid Crisis

Marco Rubio Discusses Somalia With Ruto While Hassan Sheikh Is in the United States

Laftagareen Administration Warns UN, NGOs and Diplomats Against Non-Essential Baidoa Travel

Five Key Demands Puntland Has Put Before the UN

Somali MPs, Auditor General Reject PM Hamza’s Hiring Order

Laftagareen-Aligned Minister Rejects Baidoa Ceasefire Claims

Puntland Detains Alleged Federal Recruits in North Galkayo

Puntland and Jubaland Call for Return of UN Arms Embargo

Somalia Opposition Warns Statehood at Risk, Urges UN Mediation

Laftagareen Names New Ministers as South West Somalia Political Rift Deepens

U.S. Airstrike in Cal-Madow Targets Al-Shabaab and Houthi Drone Experts

Buurhakaba Deputy Commander Joins Laftagareen Forces Near Baidoa

Sanaag Security Alert: Heavy Explosions Heard in Calmadow Mountain Range

IGAD Warns AUSSOM Funding Crisis Could Undermine Somalia Security Gains

Turkey Deports 50 Somali Nationals to Mogadishu

Laftagareen Forces Brand Turkey ‘Enemy,’ Vow to Retake Baidoa

Ceel-Muud Airstrike Near Baidoa Reported as Turkey Faces Fresh Allegations

U.S. Airstrikes Reported in Saakow, Middle Juba Region

Somalia Deportation Plan: 1,900 Returnees From Germany Face Uncertainty

Harta Qaanle Residents Renew Airstrike Protests, Burn Turkish Flag

Baardheere on Alert as Al-Shabaab Fighters Surround Strategic Town

Protesters Burn Turkish Flag in Maraayo Over Alleged Puntland Airstrikes

Central Somalia Clan Fighting Intensifies as Death Toll Rises

Somalia Freezes Laftagareen’s Bank Accounts as Baidoa Crisis Worsens

Houthi Expansion and Al-Shabaab Ties Raise Security Alarm in Somalia

Baidoa Protesters Claim Turkish Drones Targeted Civilian Areas

Al-Shabaab Fighters Threaten Xarardheere, Hobyo and Ceeldheer Routes

General Shuub Drone Attack Investigation Reveals New Details

Laftagareen Camp Threatens Southwest State Breakaway as Baidoa Conflict Worsens

Ethiopia and Kenya Warn Somalia as Doolow Drone Strikes Deepen Regional Security Crisis

Kismayo Protesters Burn Turkish Flags Over Alleged Strike on General Shub

Doolow Protesters Carry Turkish Flags in Anger over Alleged Strike on General Shub

Baidoa Civilians Flee as Fears of Renewed Fighting Intensify

Who Is Jamming Turkish Drones in Somalia? Foreign-Actor Suspicions

How Are Somali Leaders Reacting to the Alleged Assassination Attempt on Gen. Shub?

Jubbaland Accuses Türkiye of Doolow Strike, Urges UN Scrutiny

Doolow Drone Strike Raises Questions Over Somalia Arms Embargo Lifting

Türkiye Accused of Targeting Former Somali Prisons Chief as Doolow Strike Sparks Warning

Türkiye Accused of F-16 Strikes on Darawish Forces Loyal to Laftagareen

Somaliland President Cirro Heads to U.S. via UAE in Recognition Push

Baidoa Fighting Leaves at Least 12 Reported Dead, Nine Civilians Injured

Today’s Battle in Baidoa: What Happened Before Darawish Forces Loyal to Laftagareen Withdrew

Heavy Fighting Spreads Across Baidoa as Civilians Flee

Heavy Clashes Reported in Baidoa Amid South West Leadership Crisis

Somalia Election Talks at Risk as Deni, Madobe Demand Guarantees

Darawish Forces Loyal to Laftagareen Stage Show of Force on Outskirts of Baidoa

Hirshabelle Faces Allegations of $60,000 World Bank Salary Fund Diversion

Mogadishu’s Land Evictions Threaten Household Incomes, Small Businesses and Economic Recovery

Ugandan Troops Accused of Deadly Shelling Near Jannaale, Somalia

Laftagareen Allies Reject Terrorism Allegations as Politically Motivated

Somalia Says Long-Serving Al-Shabaab Spy Chief Killed in Jilib

Xananbuure Soldiers Flee to Ethiopia: What You Need to Know

AUSSOM Funding Crisis Worsens as Somalia Struggles to Secure Arab Support

Somalia Military Crisis: 231 Trained Soldiers Leave Xanan-Buure Camp, Detained in Ethiopia

Somalia’s Economy Slows as Inflation and Food Insecurity Rise, Reports Warn

Puntland Accuses Somalia and Turkey of Paying Ransom for Hijacked MV LUTUF

Security Fears Grow as Al-Shabaab Battles Somali Forces 30km From Mogadishu

US Kenya-Ethiopia Tour Could Reshape Somalia’s Security Without Mogadishu

Somalia’s Federal Government Airlifts Weapons to Baidoa Amid Growing War Fears

Federal–Jubaland Crisis Explained: What You Need to Know About Gedo, Bu’aale and Kismayo

Uganda’s Somalia Exit Could Leave Mogadishu’s Strategic Sites Exposed

Ethiopia Warns Foreign-Backed Armed Groups in Somalia Could Destabilise Region

Somalia’s Doolow Airport Set to Reopen Amid Jubbaland Dispute

Laftagareen Allies Reject Al-Shabaab Links, Urge AUSSOM Neutrality

Southwest State Special Police Commander’s Exit Deepens Baidoa Security Crisis

Puntland Accuses Turkey of Deadly Airstrikes That Killed 13 in Nugaal

Somalia Takes Full Control of Justice Duties as UNTMIS Support Ends

Sharif Sheikh Ahmed’s Party Warns Somalia Is Sinking Into Political Crisis

Baidoa Crisis Explained: Elections, Federal Power and Laftagareen’s Fight to Regain Control

Why Somali Piracy Is Rising Again: 11 Key Facts About Puntland, Türkiye-UAE Rivalries

Residents Flee Baidoa Neighborhoods as Laftagareen-Aligned Forces Advance

Puntland President Visits Sand-Buried Dhinowda Amid Galmudug Dispute

Somalia at a Breaking Point? 13 Crises You Need to Know

Somali Government Sends Troops to Baidoa as Laftagareen Forces Mobilize

More Than Seven Reportedly Killed as Third Airstrike Hits Jiifle in Nugaal

UAE-Linked ‘Somali RSF’ Reportedly Overruns Marka, Deepening Lower Shabelle Crisis

Mogadishu Eviction Protest Turns Deadly as Three Reportedly Killed in Yaaqshiid

Heavy Clan Fighting Erupts in Galkayo’s Bulabacley Neighborhood

Baidoa Civilians Flee as Rival Forces Mobilize and Renewed Fighting Fears Grow

Puntland Condemns Warship Strikes Near Garmaal, Demands Urgent Answers

Puntland Forces Take Control of Barda Dheere Military Camp in Mudug

Somali Pirates Seize Second Ship in Days as Maritime Crisis Grows

ICRC Answers Key Questions About Conflict-Related Detention in Somalia Amid Baidoa Clashes

Museveni Reportedly Frustrated as Somalia Political and Security Crisis Worsens

Baidoa Residents Flee Several Neighbourhoods as Fears of Renewed Clashes Grow

Laftagareen Forces Vow to Drive Federal Troops From Baidoa, Warn Turkey

Mortar Fire Targets Baidoa Presidential Compound as Residents Flee Amid Troop Movements

Al-Shabaab Burns 10 Charcoal Trucks on Wanlaweyn-Afgooye Road

14 Named in Mogadishu–Afgooye Illegal Checkpoint Network

Four Reportedly Killed in Suspected Missile Strike on Pirate Boat off Puntland Coast

Baidoa Power Struggle: 12 Things to Know About Federal Forces, Rival Leaders and Foreign Interests

Laftagareen Praises Loyal Forces as Deadly Baidoa Fighting Deepens Somalia Crisis

At Least 51 Killed, 56 Wounded in Fierce Baidoa Fighting, Sources Say

Somalia, Türkiye Seek Arab Funding for AU Troops Amid Reported US Veto Threat

Heavy Fighting Engulfs Central Baidoa as Laftagareen Forces Battle Federal Troops

Heavy Fighting Rocks Baidoa as Laftagareen-Aligned Forces Claim Advances

Baidoa Crisis Deepens as Laftagareen Forces Mobilize Against Federal-Backed Aden Madobe

Illegal Checkpoints Drain Farmers on Mogadishu-Afgooye Route

How Extensive Is Ethiopia’s Military Presence in Gedo? Troops at Six Key Locations

Khaire Accuses Somali Government of Corruption and Misuse of Public Assets

Puntland Tightens Control Over Garowe, Bosaso and the Karkaar Region

Al-Shabaab Battles Somali and Ugandan Forces in Jannaale, Mubaarak and Ceel-Wareegow

Suspected US Airstrikes Destroy Farsooley Market, Injure Seven Civilians in Lower Shabelle

Puntland Warns President Hassan Sheikh Over Gaalkacyo Visit, Puts Forces on Full Alert

Federally Paid Troops Switch to Puntland Forces After PSF Setback

Somalia Reinforces Mogadishu Security Corridors as Al-Shabaab Threat Grows

Federal Push for Doolow Ends in Failure as Mogadishu Loses Grip on Beled Hawo

Ethiopia Seeks Early Troop Exit from Somalia

NISA Says 7 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Lower Shabelle Strike

Past Withdrawals Show Al-Shabaab Retaking Towns After Foreign Troops Leave

Jubaland Moves to Take Beled Hawo as Janan Talks Advance in Mandera

Western Policy Shift on Al-Shabaab: Aid, Talks, UNSOS Exit and Afghanistan-Syria Scenarios

Troops From Berdale Join Laftagareen Forces Outside Baidoa

Ethiopian Troops Exit Buurhakaba Amid Al-Shabaab Threat, AUSSOM Funding Crisis

Jubbaland Eyes Beled Hawo Return in Talks With Abdirashid Janan

Somalia Election Talks: Government, Future Council Submit Rival Plans

Western Powers Reject New Funding, Push for UNSOS Exit from Somalia

Turkish Flag Burned as Anti-Turkey Protests Erupt Near Baidoa Over Airstrikes

Al-Shabaab Attacks Somali Army Checkpoint in Middle Shabelle, Heavy Fighting Reported

Puntland Takes Control of Carmo Military Base After Federal-Aligned Forces Withdraw

Puntland President Said Deni Arrives in Galkayo Days After Forces Seize PSF Base

Somali Journalist Mascuud Warsame Held 40 Days Without Court Appearance

NISA Arrests Nine Al-Shabaab Suspects Over Mogadishu Attack Plot

President Irro: Somaliland Seeks International Partnership, Not Aid

Ahmed Madobe Meets AFRICOM Commander on Anti-Al-Shabaab Operations

Puntland Claims It Foiled Federal Destabilization Plot

Puntland and Jubaland Warn Turkish Fishing Ships Off Their Coasts

Puntland Takes Control of Pro-Federal Government PSF Base in Bosaso After Peaceful Handover

Why Western Partners Are Losing Confidence in Somalia’s Security Strategy

Missing Somali Kamikaze Drones Raise Fears They Reached Al-Shabaab

Puntland Claims Full Control of Gaalkacyo, Captures 101 POWs

Jubbaland Condemns Hassan Sheikh, Declares Full Support for Puntland

Puntland Forces Seize Federal Government-Aligned PSF Base in Galkayo

Galkayo Fighting Escalates as Mortar Hits Civilian Home

Did Somalia Get It Wrong? Yusuf Kaba Ku Tukade Reappears, Denies Injury, Hails Teedaan

Puntland, Jubaland MPs Condemn Alleged Federal Arms Deployment to Gaalkacyo

Federal Weapons Shipment Seized in Galkayo as Clash Injures Two

Kenya to Reinforce Somalia Border After Surge in Al-Shabaab Attacks

Jubbaland Announces U.S. Security Deal After Kismayo Talks

Al-Shabaab Captures Three Strategic Towns in Hiiraan Within 24 Hours as Fighting Intensifies

ICRC: Somali Families Face Impossible Choices as Fuel and Food Costs Soar

Reported Puntland–US Security Agreement: 11 Key Details to Know

Qandala Landmine Attack Leaves Over 10 Puntland Soldiers Dead

Puntland, U.S. Set for High-Level Security Talks in Bosaso

Al-Shabaab Attacks Jubaland Military Base Outside Doolow

Hassan Sheikh Vows to Block Lasting Israeli Foothold in Somaliland

Somaliland President Hosts Senior U.S. Military Delegation in Hargeisa

Heavy Fighting Near Teedaan After Al-Shabaab Assault

Former President Sharif Compares Somalia to Pre-Taliban Afghanistan

Uganda’s Political Roadmap Call Draws Hassan Sheikh’s Anger

Uganda Calls for Inclusive Political Roadmap for Somalia

AFRICOM Chief Meets Hassan Sheikh at Halane Amid Tight Security

Al-Shabaab Launches Overnight Assault on Burundian Military Base in Balcad, Middle Shabelle

After Pushing for Exit, Somalia Now Wants AU Forces to Stay

Former Prime Minister Kheyre Warns Somalia’s Political Crisis Is Worsening

Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Warns of Deepening Political Crisis

Future of AUSSOM Hangs in the Balance as Kampala Talks Begin

World Bank, Somalia Launch $500M Roads, Airports and Infrastructure Program

Al-Shabaab Carries Out Overnight Attacks on Security Bases in Lower Shabelle and Bay Regions

U.S. Congress, AFRICOM Delegation Heads to Kismayo, Garowe and Hargeisa

Villa Somalia Faces Mounting Pressure as Security Crisis Looms

Somalia Warns of Up to $600 Million Foreign Aid Shortfall Amid Political Deadlock

US and UK Push for Somali Political Talks as Government and Opposition Face Growing Crisis

Al-Shabaab Targets Forces in Lower Shabelle and Afmadow, Lower Juba Region

Heavy Airstrikes Hit Suspected Al-Shabaab Sites in Aadan Yabaal

AFRICOM Launches New Africa Security Strategy in Addis Ababa

Former Adviser Once Declared Al-Shabaab’s End, Now Warns of Growing Threat

Future Council Appeals to AUSSOM Leaders Over Somalia’s Constitutional Legitimacy Crisis

Somalia Summons Kenyan Ambassador After Somali Ministers Denied Entry to Nairobi

Heavy Fighting Erupts Between Somali Army and Al-Shabaab Near Hudur in Bakool Region

Abdirahman Abdishakur Accuses Somali President of Targeting State Assets Abroad

Western Country Warns Somalia of Aid Suspension Without August Political Deal

EU Flights Between Somalia and Kenya Face Suspension Amid Funding Crisis and Security Concerns

Deadly Clan Clashes in Sanaag Leave Dozens Reported Killed

Puntland Says PSF Not Part of Official Forces Amid Federal Tensions

Al-Shabaab Attacks Target Somali and Ethiopian Forces in Lower Shabelle and Bay Regions

Western Government Reportedly Plans Staff Withdrawal and Embassy Closure in Mogadishu

AUSSOM Chief Meets Acting U.S. Envoy Over Somalia Security Transition

Al-Shabaab Attacks Somali Base Near Sabiid Bridge and Kenyan Camp in Mandera

AU Urges Somalia to Confirm Delegation Ahead of AUSSOM Summit in Kampala

Somali Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Assault on Outskirts of Waajid District as Security Tensions Continue

Al-Shabaab Attacks Somali Forces in Afgooye, Lower Shabelle, and Hiiraan Regions

Somalia Airlifts Troops and Military Supplies to Galkayo as Security Tensions Rise in Mudug

Houthi Threats Prompt Oil Tankers to Change Course

Israeli Think Tank Proposes Somaliland Security Partnership with Israel and Ethiopia Over Red Sea Interests

IOM Returns 56 Ethiopian Migrants, Including 10 Children, from Bosaso to Ethiopia

India Court Sentences 44 Somali Nationals to Life Imprisonment Over Piracy Charges in Mumbai

Federal Lawmakers Accuse President Hassan Sheikh of Inciting Conflict in Puntland After Laag Clashes

Major Fire Contained at Mogadishu’s Bakara Market After Destroying Shops and Causing Heavy Financial Losses

Inside the PSF: Origins of Puntland’s Elite Security Force and the Growing Dispute Over Its Status in Somalia

What You Need to Know About the Escalating Bosaso Security Crisis: Key Developments

Heavy Fighting Erupts Between Puntland Forces and PSF Near Bosaso

Somalia Government and Future Council Dialogue Committee Talks Collapse

Heavy Airstrike Targets Suspected Al-Shabaab Meeting in Biya Cadde, Middle Shabelle

Spain Defeat Argentina 1-0 to Win World Cup Final as Somali Fans Celebrate Across Mogadishu Cafes and Hotels

US Funding Threatens United Nations UNSOS Future as 480 National and 800 International Staff Face Job Loss

Berbera Airport Expansion Raises Questions Over Possible Israeli Military Role Against Houthis

Mogadishu Home Demolitions: Residents Say Homes Were Razed Despite Ownership Claims

North East Somalia Parliament Removes Immunity of MP Fahiima Quuje After Joining Somaliland

Bosaso Businesses Forced to Accept DP World Port Fees After Pressure From Puntland Government

Turkey Plans F-16 Military Facility at Baidoa Airport

Las Anod MP Fahiima Quuje Defects to Somaliland as Woqooyi Bari Parliament Convenes Emergency Session

Somalia’s Deputy Speaker Accuses UAE of Seeking to Create RSF-Like Armed Group in Lower Shabelle

Federal Forces Dig New Defensive Trenches in Baidoa as Free South West Forces Expand Presence Around City

Puntland Carries Out Execution of Man Convicted of Killing Jariiban Police Commander

Gen. Jimcaale Takar Returns to Garowe from Las Anod Following Reported Shift Away from Somalia’s Federal Government

Somali Chamber of Commerce Rejects Cabinet Decision to Remove Chairman Gabeyre Amid Leadership Dispute

Jariiban Police Commander Guuleed Kadleeye Shot Dead as Puntland Police Arrest Suspect

Argentina Beat England 2-1 to Reach FIFA World Cup Final as Mogadishu Youths Pack Big Screens Across the City

Somali MP Proposes New National Capital as Alternative to Multi-Billion-Dollar Mogadishu Drainage Overhaul

Somalia Seeks New Security Deal With Regional Troop-Contributing Countries as U.S. Ends Security Funding

Uganda Says Troops in Somalia Went Months Without Pay as AUSSOM Funding Concerns Deepen

Spain Defeat France 2-0, Mogadishu Watches in Large Numbers

France vs Spain World Cup Semi-Final Draws Huge Crowds as Mogadishu Youth Gather at Hotels and Restaurants

Bosaso Journalist Mohamed Jama Arrested as NUSOJ Calls for Immediate Release

Puntland Accuses Somalia’s Federal Government of Diverting Humanitarian Aid,

Al-Shabaab Attacks Ugandan, Ethiopian Bases in Lower Shabelle and Gedo

Heavy Fighting Erupts Between Somali Govt Forces and Al-Shabaab Militants in Teeydaan, Hiiraan Region

Somalia Declares Three Days of National Mourning Following Death of Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Bosaso Markets Remain Closed for Third Day as Puntland Port Shutdown Enters 14th Day Amid Tax Dispute

Exclusive: Inside Somali President Hassan Sheikh’s Failed Effort to Secure a Meeting With Uganda’s Museveni

Nairobi Apartment Prices Fall in Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Parklands as Oversupply Hits Property Mark

U.S. Embassy Condemns American Flag Desecration in Somalia, Warns Against Damaging Bilateral Ties

Bosaso Markets Remain Closed for Second Day as Puntland Government, Traders Hold Talks Over Port Fee Dispute

Al-Shabaab Launches Coordinated Attacks on Ethiopian Forces at Wajid Airport and Somali Army Base in Garbaharey

Bosaso Businesses Shut Down Over New Port Fees

Spain vs Belgium World Cup 2026: European Giants Clash Tonight for Semi-Final Place

African Union Urges Faster Peace Fund Activation as Somalia Mission Faces U.S. Funding Withdrawal

Somalia Security Update: Al-Shabaab Blasts Hit Jowhar and Bardale as Clan Clashes Escalate in Sanaag Region

Somalia’s Future Council Proposes TDEM 2026 Model for Transitional Direct Elections

Somalia’s Economic Decline: Businesses Shift to Kenya, Ethiopia and Beyond

Militants Launch Heavy Overnight Attack on Somali Army Base in Luuq, Gedo Region

Somali Government and Opposition Hold First Technical Talks on Election Process in Mogadishu

Puntland Reports Deadly Clash With ISIS Fighters in Bari’s Cal Miskaad Mountains

Similar Statements Praising Turkey’s Mediation Role From Somali Government and Opposition Raise Questions

Former Puntland President Faroole Accuses Turkey of Interfering in Somalia, Warns of Lasting Rift Between Somali and Turks

Al-Shabaab Launches Overnight Mortar Attack on Somali Military Bases in Harardhere, Mudug

Argentina Beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup Thriller as Mogadishu Fans Celebrate Dramatic Match

Turkish Intelligence Warns of Alleged Al-Shabaab Acquisition of Advanced Drones

Al-Shabaab Attacks Ugandan Military Base in Janaale, Renewing Security Concerns in Lower Shabelle

Somalia Election Talks Begin in Mogadishu Between Federal Government and Future Forum

South West State Office of Lafta Gareen Condemn Turkish Airstrikes in Baidoa, Calls for International Investigation

Mortar Attacks Hit Baidoa During Presidential Visit, Hassan Sheikh Leaves Early Over Security Concerns

England Beat Mexico 3-2 in World Cup Thriller as Somali Fans Celebrate Victory in Hotels and Restaurants

Somalia Foreign Troop Reduction Raises Concerns Over AUSSOM Security Mission in the South

Turkish F-16 Airstrikes Near Baidoa as Security Intensifies Ahead of South West Somalia Presidential Inauguration

Farsooley, Lower Shabelle: Heavy Clashes Erupt as Somali Danab Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Positions

Al-Shabaab IED Attacks Hit Mogadishu Outskirts and Diinsoor in Separate Night Incidents

Somali Businesses Targeted as Anti-Foreigner Protests Escalate in Cape Town, South Africa

Al-Shabaab Attacks in Lower Shabelle: Qoryooley, Janaale and Danow Under Pressure

Somalia Military Offensives Against Al-Shabaab: Why Past Operations Failed and What 2026 Could Change

Puntland Rejects Federal Resource Licenses, Warns SOMTURK Against Unauthorized Operations

Turkey Eyes Somalia for Long-Range Missile Testing as Spaceport Project Draws Regional Attention

Morocco Beat Canada 3-0 to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals, Massive Viewership in Somalia

Mogadishu Journalists Condemn Arrests of Reporters in Mogadishu and Garowe, Demand Immediate Release

Puntland MPs in Somalia Parliament Accuse Federal Government of Undermining Federal System

Baidoa Finalizes Preparations for Aadan Madobe’s Inauguration Amid Disputed South West Election

Puntland Takes Control of 200 Fighters in Mudug as Federal Recruitment Dispute Deepens

SIMAD University Wins 2026 Somalia IHL Competition Organized by ICRC, Advances to Africa Finals

Somalia: IED Blast in Mogadishu and Mortar Attack on Ethiopian Base in Awdiinle, Bay Region

Somalia Condemns Damascus Café Bombing in Syria, Extends Condolences and Solidarity

Egypt Reach World Cup Round of 16 After Penalty Win Over Australia; Mogadishu Youths Watch Live

Somalia Security Shock: AU Emergency Meeting Highlights Funding Gap and Al-Shabaab Threat Escalation

Al-Shabaab IED Attack Targets Security Checkpoint in Qansaxdheere

AU Convenes Emergency Security Meeting After U.S. Announces End of UNSOS Support for Somalia Mission

Heavy Fighting Reported in Farsooley as Al-Shabaab Clashes with U.S.-Trained Bangaraaf Forces in Lower Shabelle

Hassan Sheikh to Somaliland: Israel Will Not Deliver Your Future, Let Us Talk About Somalia’s Unity

Somalia to Launch New Third-Generation Passport in October 2026 Linked to National ID System

FIFA World Cup 2026: Algeria, Ghana, Morocco, and Cabo Verde Carry Africa’s Hopes

U.S. Signals End to UNSOS Support After AUSSOM Mandate Ends in Somalia, Urges Security Reform

Somali Government and Opposition Leaders Attend U.S. Embassy Reception Marking America’s 250th Anniversary

Somalia Repatriates 129 Citizens from Libya as Authorities Renew Warning Over Irregular Migration

Al-Shabaab Strikes Bay and Lower Shabelle, Targeting Baidoa, Goofgaduud Buurey and Mubaarak.

Report Claims Israeli Surveillance Equipment Shipment Reached Mogadishu Under UN Cover

England Beat DR Congo 2-1 to Reach FIFA World Cup Round of 16 as Harry Kane Leads Three Lions to Victory

Opinion | Somalia Independence Day 2026: Political Divisions Threaten the Promise of Independence

Somalia Marks 2026 Independence Day Amid Political Tensions and Unity Calls

Puntland President Deni Rejects Federal Military Recruitment, Warns Against Authoritarian Rule

Al-Shabaab Launches Night Assault on Somali Army and Ugandan ATMIS Base in Golweyn Near Buulo Mareer

Somalia’s Repeating Political Crisis: Why Every Election Cycle Ends in Chaos

Somalia Opposition Accuses Federal Government of Misusing Security Forces for Political Operations in New Statement

Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Fighter Jets Strike Al-Shabaab Targets in Lower Shabelle Region

Turkey Agrees to Bring Western Powers Into Somalia Talks Following Opposition Push

Military Vehicle Hit by Landmine on Ceeldoon-Baidoa Road

Morocco Makes History as First African Team to Reach World Cup 2026 Round of 16; Germany and Netherlands Eliminated

Al-Shabaab Launches Overnight Assault on AU Troops and Somali Army Bases in Jannaale, Lower Shabelle

Heavy Clashes in Baidoa Between Lafta Gareen Loyalists and Federal-Backed Forces

Somalia Embassy in South Africa Issues Advisory as Security Concerns Rise Ahead of June 30 Protests

Mogadishu Port Expansion, Baidoa Trade Growth, Garowe Investment Plan and Jowhar Agriculture Boost Economic Outlook 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Somali Fans Across the Country Prepare for Crucial Round of 32 Matches

Kenya Blocks Entry of Somali Deputy PM Jibril Abdirashid Amid Security Allegations

Somalia President Continues Foreign Trips Amid Election Crisis and Mandate Dispute

Federal Government Deploys Senior Military Commander to Las Anod Amid Renewed Tensions With Puntland

Federal Government Pursuing Plan to Replace Hirshabelle President Guudlaawe Ahead of State Elections – Full Analysis

Muungaab Remarks on Sacdiyo Bajaaj Detention and Press Freedom Concerns Spark Debate in Mogadishu

Analysis: Somali-American Arrest in Mogadishu Over U.S. Pandemic Fraud Case Divides Community and Raises Accountability Questions

Opposition Alleges Galmudug Leadership Race Is Predetermined Amid Somalia Election Debate

Wanlaweyn Police Commander Xasan Ubaay Joins Lafta Gareen Forces Near Baidoa

Somalia Defense Minister Fiqi’s Remarks on Sanbaloolshe Trigger Clan Mobilization in Beledweyne

IED Attacks Reported in Mogadishu Outskirts and Jowhar as Military Base and Checkpoint Targeted, Casualties Reported

Former South West President Lafta Gareen Denies Reconciliation Talks With Somali Federal Government

Somalia Inflation Surges as Commodity Prices Rise Across Major Markets

Six Crucial Group Stage Matches Set for Saturday as Fans in Mogadishu Prepare for Action

FBI Says Somali-American Abdikarim Eidleh Arrested in Somalia and Returned to the United States

Analysis: Why Relations Between Puntland and Somalia Federal Government Are Entering a New Phase of Political Tension in Somalia

Somalia Youth Fill Hotels and Restaurants Nationwide to Watch World Cup Football Matches as Viewing Culture Expands

Mogadishu Construction Boom Drives Rapid Rise of Skyscrapers and New Business Centers Across the City

Al-Shabaab Launches Heavy Assault on Somali Army Base in El-Wareegow, Lower Shabelle

Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Salad Slams Mogadishu Security, Raises Concerns Over Arrests and Civil Liberties

Hassan Sheikh Responds to EU Visa Restrictions, Urges Undocumented Somalis to Return Home

Hassan Sheikh Signals Policy Shift on Somaliland, Warns of Tougher Measures as He Responds to EU Visa Restrictions

Baidoa on High Alert as Rival Southwest Forces Mobilize, Residents Fear Imminent Clashes

Somali Travelers Face New EU Visa Restrictions Amid Concerns Over Migration Cooperation

Somali Lawmakers and Sheikh Sharif Condemn 3-Year Sentence for Activist Sacdiyo Bajaaj in Mogadishu

Villa Somalia Launches Campaign to Elect Abdulqadir Mohamed Jama as House Speaker

Somalia Jails Activist Sacdiyo Bajaaj for Three Years, Sparking Fresh Free Speech Concerns

Puntland Security Forces Foil Attempt to Seize Goldogob Airport, Officials Say

Mogadishu Transport Disruptions Enter Fifth Day as Airport Access Roads Become Impassable

Jalalaqsi Clan Conflict Ends as Elders Broker Peace Deal in Hiiraan Region (video)

Puntland Bans Somali Federal Officials and Unauthorized Forces from Its Regions

Somalia Moves Large Quantities of Ammunition to Las Anod, Baidoa, Balad Hawo, Jowhar and Dhusamareb Amid Rising Security Concerns

Baidoa Traders Accuse DOCOL Group of Prolonged Road Construction Delays, Businesses Disrupted for Two Years

Somali Activist Sacdiyo Bajaj Appears in Banadir Court After 74 Days in Detention, Rights Groups Demand Release

Mass Funeral Held in Las Anod After 21 Civilians Killed in Adhi-Cadeeye Incident

Prominent Mogadishu Sufi Leader Sheikh Soomow Calls on Somali National Forces to Reject President Hassan Sheikh’s Orders

Somaliland Issues 10-Day Deadline for Undocumented Foreigners Amid Security Crackdown

Al Shabaab Mortar Attack Hits Baraxow Somali Military Base in Baardheere, Gedo Region

Deadly Attack on Civilians Reported in Ari-cadeeye, Sool Region as Over 20 Feared Killed

Gunfire Erupts Between Puntland Police and Opposition Security Guards at Garowe Eastern Checkpoint

Baidoa Tensions Escalate as Troops Defect to Lafta Gareen Forces Amid South West Somalia Power Struggle

Somalia Election Deadlock Deepens in Mogadishu as Government and Opposition Remain Divided Over Voting Model

Mogadishu Women Protest Demanding Justice for Young Girl as Somalia Launches Investigation

Former Danab Commander Col. Jeeniqaar Accuses Somali Government of Secret Army Recruitment

President Hassan Sheikh Meets Kenya’s William Ruto in Narok Amid Somalia Political and Security Concerns

Israel Exploring Naval Access and Submarine Operations in Berbera Port, Somaliland Amid Strategic Gulf of Aden Interest

Heavy Fighting Erupts Near Baidoa After South West State Forces Attack Positions Linked to Former President Lafta Gareen

South West State Tensions Rise as Dozens of Soldiers Leave Baidoa Barracks for Hudur

Somali Future Council Approves Direct Election Framework in Somalia as Opposition Rejects One-Person-One-Vote Plan

Puntland Tightens Security in Garowe, Bosaso and Galkayo Amid Restrictions on Federal Forces

Jalalaqsi Clan Fighting Enters Fourth Day as Death Toll Rises in Hiraan

Al-Shabaab Shells Ethiopian Military Base in Qansaxdheere, Bay Region

Yemen Governor’s Remarks on Socotra Spark Controversy Over Island’s Status and Historical Ties

MP Calls for Immediate End to Jalalaqsi Clan Fighting Amid Growing Humanitarian Concerns

Analysis: Somalia–Eritrea Relations Under Strain Amid Shifting Regional Alliances

Prominent Somali Poet Joins Lafta Gareen Forces as South West Political Crisis Deepens

Future Council Committee to Meet International Partners Today

Jalalaqsi on the Brink of a Humanitarian Crisis as Clan Fighting Enters Its Third Consecutive Day

G7 in France Backs Iran Peace Deal and Pushes for Global Energy Shift

Somali Government Removes Youth Chairman as Sources Claim Officials Were Dissatisfied With His Public Remarks

Ex-President Sheikh Sharif Launches Fierce Attack on President Hassan Sheikh, Says “It is not us who will die, but you.” (Video)

Puntland warns it will act against unauthorized federal forces entering or transiting its territory.

Thousands of Banadir Grade 8 Students Celebrate Completion of 2025/2026 Exams at Daljirka Dahsoon

Puntland and Jubaland Join Opposition Talks on Key Electoral Reforms in Somalia

IGAD Reaffirms Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty.

Clan Fighting Continues for Second Day in Jalalaqsi, Hiiraan Region

US and Iran Sign Historic Peace Deal: 14-Point Agreement Ends War and Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Somaliland president denies reports of Israeli military bases

Clan fighting erupts in Jalalaqsi, civilians flee amid escalating violence

Somalia reshuffles Police Military leadership, commander removed and promoted

Sources: Somali Presidency Orders Review of Dismissed Soldiers as Political Tensions Mount

Somalia U-17 Girls Secure Historic Victory Over Sudan in CECAFA Championship (Photos)

Jubaland Says Federal Authorities Using Aviation Powers for Political Pressure in Gedo

Israel Says It Has Maintained Years of Quiet Security Cooperation with Somaliland

Somalia at a Crossroads: Election Standoff and Constitutional Dispute Push Nation Into Uncharted Territory

President Hassan Sheikh Dismisses Military Police Commander Amid Loyalty Concerns

Jubbaland calls for international oversight of Somalia’s airspace and arms embargo

Armed Men Disrupt Political Gathering in Support of Libaan Shuluq in Abudwaq Tonight

Arab League Strongly Condemns Somaliland President’s Visit to Jerusalem

Regional States Reject National Fisheries Strategy Plan (2026–2031), Escalating Federal Dispute

Puntland Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Driving Somalia Toward Division and State Collapse

Five Killed in Deadly Balcad–Mogadishu Highway Collision

Mogadishu Warns Foreign Governments Against Dealing Directly with Somaliland

Why Has Somalia’s War Against Al-Shabaab Lost Momentum? A Five-Why Analysis of the Militants’ Resurgence

South West State Officially Announces Its Population Has Reached Five Million.

Deputy Head of Turkish Intelligence Ahmet Cemalettin Çelik Expected in Mogadishu Tomorrow Amid Political Mediation Efforts

Galmudug Issues Strong Statement on National Political Situation, Rejects Controversial Election Committee

UN Security Council to Hold Closed-Door Meeting on Somalia Amid Political and Security Concerns

Puntland Accuses Somali Federal Leadership of Allegedly Creating Pirate Networks in Xaafuun, Eyl, and Jariiban

Business Community and the Public in Somalia Welcome US–Iran Agreement

Somalia Appoints First Commander of the Federal 54th Division Based in Puntland Amid Political Dispute

Over 40,000 Students Sit for Banadir Region Grade 8 Certificate Examinations in Mogadishu

New Political Clash Erupts Between Jubbaland and Somalia’s Federal Government

Final Update: Heavy Fighting in Kurtunwaarey Leaves Civilian Casualties as Government and Al-Shabaab Issue Conflicting Claims.

Jubaland Concludes Training of New Security Forces, Showcases Military Capability (Photos)

Analysis: Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland and Its Implications for Somalia and the Horn of Africa (Photos)

Heavily Armed Forces Parade Vehicles in Abudwak, Rejecting Hassan Sheikh’s Unilateral Election Plan

Protest Erupts in Abudwak Against Somali President and Federal Electoral Plans

Somaliland President Begins Historic State Visit to Israel

Heavy Clashes Erupt Between Al-Shabaab and Somali Government Forces Near Kuntuwaarey

Former Somali Foreign Minister Warns of Escalating Crisis, Claims Embassies May Relocate to Nairobi

Turkish-Led Talks and Western-Backed Dialogue Run in Parallel in Mogadishu, Raising Questions Over Leadership

Sheikh Sharif Accuses Government of Assassination Plot Against Opposition Leaders, Warns of Escalating Crisis

Mandera Attack: Kenyan Special Forces Launch Pursuit of Militants After Border Base Raid

UN agencies in Somalia face worsening funding crisis as aid shortfalls deepen, with major staff cuts expected

Somali President Hassan Sheikh stated that his government weighed both military force and dialogue to resolve the Somaliland dispute

Will the new South West president pursue reconciliation and independent leadership, or remain aligned with Mogadishu?

Somali Youths Gather in Large Numbers to Watch World Cup Matches Across the Country

Deadly Land Dispute Triggers Bloodshed and Heightened Tensions in Marka District.

Defected Baidoa Airport Commander Vows to “Liberate” South West from Mogadishu-Backed Forces

Heavy Weaponry Arrives for Forces Loyal to Lafta Gareen as Newly Recruited Troops Complete Training Near Baidoa

Hassan Sheikh: Mogadishu Unrest Drove Away Billion-Dollar Investors and Damaged Somalia’s Image

Somaliland President Abdirahman (Cirro) Set for First Official Visit to Israel

Local Council Candidate Shot Dead in Afgooye Tonight

Baidoa Airport Commander and His Troops Defect to Laftagareen-Aligned Forces Based on the Outskirts of Baidoa

Armed Men Block Key Coastal Highway Connecting Mogadishu to Central Somalia

Government Forces Use Live Fire as Protests Erupt in Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz District

Mogadishu Outage Update: Service Providers Explain Planned Disruption, But Questions Remain

Residents Flee Wadajir as Security Forces Deploy Near Opposition-Linked Areas in Mogadishu

Aadan Madobe Elected Southwest State Leader Amid Opposition Boycott and Election Dispute

Sharif Hassan Withdraws from Southwest State Presidential Election

Southwest State Presidential Election Underway in Baidoa Amid Political Tension

FIFA World Cup Referee Omar Artan Returns Home a Hero After US Visa Ordeal Sparks Global Outrage

Why Was the Minister of Defence Welcoming a Deported Referee? Questions Raised Over Government Protocol

Somalia’s Opposition Silent as South West State Election Proceeds Amid Controversy

Baidoa Under Lockdown Amid Rising Security Concerns

Afgoye Labourers Struggle as Somali Shilling Rejection Deepens Economic Hardship in Lower Shabelle

Jubaland President Meets Acting U.S. Ambassador to Somalia (Photos )

Heavy Security Deployment and Aerial Surveillance Reported in Baidoa Ahead of Scheduled Elections

Opposition Leaders Hold High-Level Talks with International Partners on Somalia’s Political and Electoral Situation

Puntland Detains Police Officers Following Protest Over Unpaid Rights

Confusion Over Troop Movements in Gubadley Area, Mogadishu

South West State Election Faces Serious Legitimacy Crisis Amid Allegations of Bias, Exclusion, and Political Interference

Armed Attack Sparks Fear in Galkayo After Man Injured in Commercial Area

Former Security Minister Rejects Weapons Claims After Hotel Raid (Photos)

Inside the Hassan Sheikh–Abdullahi Nur Rift: Somalia’s Biggest Political Fallout of 2026

Somalia: A Nation Without a Functioning National Currency — What Went Wrong With the Currency System?

Israel Bombs Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan as Iran and Yemen's Houthis Launch Fresh Missile Waves

Somaliland-Israel Ties Deepen as somaliland President Irro Expected to Visit Jerusalem

Turkish Intelligence Officials Hold Fresh Talks With Somali Opposition Following Meetings With Federal Government

Major Escalation: Iran Launches Multiple Waves of Ballistic Missiles at Israel as Conflict Enters Day 100

Sufi Cleric Sheikh Soomow Makes Explosive Claims Against Senior Government Officials Following the Demolition of a Sufi Religious Center

Somali Troops Withdraw to Mogadishu After Unsuccessful Mission in Middle Shabelle

Former Somali Finance Minister Mohamed Fargeeti Issues Strong Warning Over Proposed Electoral Process in Southwest State

Mogadishu’s Elite Hotel Remains Under Security Lockdown as Curfew-Like Restrictions Cripple Lido Beach Economy

Heavy Fighting Erupts Near Ceelmacaan as Clashes Spread to Gudbadleey in Middle Shabelle

Airstrikes Reported Near Baidoa as Al-Shabaab Advances Closer to the City

Reports Indicate Pro-Laftagareen Forces May Be Positioning for Possible Move Toward Baidoa City

Analysis: Why the Standoff Between Somali Federal Forces and Former Army Chief Odowaa Yusuf Rageh Continues

Heavy Fighting Erupts Between Two Clans in Xirsi Lugey, Central Somalia’s Galgaduud Region

Somalia Opposition Accuses Federal Government of Targeting Former Army Chief

Elite Hotel Owner Accuses Government Forces of Seizing Property in Mogadishu

Turkish Armor Under Fire: Mogadishu Incident Puts Spotlight on Defense Market Reputation Across Africa

Iran Fires Missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain After U.S. Strikes Down Drones and Attacks Radar Sites

Heavy Security Deployment Reported Near NISA Headquarters in Mogadishu

Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif issues strong statement after attack on his residence in Mogadishu

UNHCR: Mogadishu Clashes Leave 13 Dead, 189 Injured, 12,500 Families Displaced

Turkish Mediators Meet Somali Opposition in Mogadishu as Election Model and Presidential Term Remain at Heart of Crisis

UPDATE: Sheikh Sharif Convoy Allowed to Proceed After Mogadishu Standoff

Latest Developments: Former Somali President Left Stranded After Security Forces Block Convoy in Mogadishu

Opposition-Government Standoff Pushes Mogadishu to the Brink Before Last-Minute Mediation

Standoff Continues in Mogadishu's Mirinaayo Neighborhood as Negotiations Seek Breakthrough

Somali Opposition Leaders Oppose Turkey’s Mediation Efforts as Ankara Delays Planned Mogadishu Mission

Analysis: What You Need to Know About the Mogadishu Crisis: How Somalia's Political Dispute Turned Into Armed Conflict

Puntland accused Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of being responsible for actions targeting residents of the capital

Somalia at a Crossroads: Who Will Control Mogadishu and What It Means for the Country's Future

US Embassy in Mogadishu warns against escalating violence

Turkish-Supplied Armoured Vehicle Destroyed Amid Ongoing Clashes in Mogadishu

Heavy Fighting Continues at Two Locations in Mogadishu

Heavy Clashes Continue for 15 Hours Near Former PM Khaire’s Residence

Women Injured as Mortar Shells Hit Hodan and Howlwadaag Districts

Somali Opposition Condemns Attack on Former Leaders

Jubbaland Accuses Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Escalating Political Tensions and Undermining Stability

Heavy Fighting Erupts at Residence of Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif in Mogadishu

Somali Government Accuses Former Prime Minister of Orchestrating Armed Clash in Mogadishu

Baidoa on Alert as Security Forces Take Strategic Positions in City

MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Issues Strong Warning to President Hassan Sheikh Following Attack on Khaire

“Protests Will Go Ahead” — Sheikh Sharif Issues Defiant Response After Attack on Khaire

Heavy Fighting Erupts in Mogadishu's Howl-Wadaag District Amid Escalating Political Tensions

People Flee Howl-Wadaag as Tensions Rise in Mogadishu Amid Deepening Political Standoff

Commissioner of the Somali Police Force Suspends Head of Somalia’s Police Interpol Division Following Internal Operational Dispute

Security Build-Up Sparks Panic as Residents Flee Parts of Mogadishu

Fears of Armed Confrontation Rise as Government Tightens Security Around Opposition Leaders

Tensions Escalate as Federal Forces Surround Former PM Khaire’s Residence

Former Somali PM Hassan Ali Khaire Establishes New Base Near Somali Presidential Compound as Opposition Presses to Oust President, Sources Say

Ethiopia's Democracy on Trial as Millions Vote in High-Stakes Election That Could Define Abiy Ahmed's Legacy

Armed Fighters Attack Military Base on the Outskirts of Baidoa

Political Tensions Escalate in Mogadishu as Troops Deploy and Opposition Organizes Major Demonstrations

Police Officer Killed Near His Residence in Mogadishu

What Is Behind Sharif Sheikh Ahmed’s Move to Mirinaayo Ahead of the Planned June 4 Demonstration?

Former President Sheikh Sharif Warns Hassan Sheikh Is “One Step Away from Shedding Blood,” Calls Situation Dangerous Escalation

Political Standoff Intensifies as Opposition Organizes Protests Against Somali President Whose Term They Say Has Ended

Hargeisa Mayor Abdikariin Ahmed Mooge Leaves Office with Honor and Respect. The Mayor Who Kept His Word

Kenya to Integrate Qur’anic Schools into National Education System, President Ruto Announces

Somalia Political Tensions Escalate as International Community Issues Strong Warning

Passengers Endure Extreme Heat as Mogadishu Airport Air Conditioning System Breaks Down Again

Explosion Targets Army Officer’s Residence in Jowhar; Soldier Killed in Separate Attack

Forces Loyal to Laftagareen Release Footage Showing Battle in Baidoa on May 30, 2026

Two Ethiopian Nationals Accused of Al-Shabaab Membership Appear Before Military Court

Mogadishu's Construction Boom Reshapes Somalia's Capital

Heavy Fighting on Outskirts of Baidoa Between Lafta Gareen-aligned Forces and Federal Government Troops

FBI Expands Minnesota Fraud Probe to Somali-Owned Properties in Kenya

Mogadishu Erupts in Joy After Dramatic PSG Penalty Victory Over Arsenal

Somali Lawmakers Call for Sanctions on Mogadishu Police Chief Mahdi Cumar Mumin in Letter to International Community (Documents in English)

Jubaland Vice President Arrives in Luuq as Federal Government Influence in Gedo Continues to Decline

Baidoa Faces Ongoing Political Tensions as Calls Grow for Stability and Leadership Reform

Af Maay alphabet and pronunciation

Thousands of Students Across Puntland Sit Crucial School Exams

Mogadishu Youths Gear Up for Champions League Final on Giant Screens

Spokesperson for Lafta-Gareen’s Forces Provides Details on Baidoa fighting

Bay Police Chief says “armed gangs” attempted to cause unrest in Baidoa

At Least 10 Soldiers Killed in Clashes in Baidoa as Forces Clash in Urban Fighting

Mass Defections Shake Baidoa as Hundreds of Armed Trainees Join Laftagareen Forces

Casualty Update: At Least 10 Soldiers Killed in Heavy Fighting in Baidoa

Laftagareen-Aligned Forces Withdraw from Baidoa After Initial Advance

Heavy Fighting Erupts in Baidoa as Forces Loyal to Lafta Gareen Seize Key Areas

Somalia Faces Growing Economic Crisis as Inflation, Drought, and Aid Cuts Deepen

Budapest Ready for Historic Champions League Final as PSG Face Arsenal

Iran Denies Ceasefire Agreement Despite Trump’s Announcement

Galmudug Security Update: Situation Unfolding in Dhuusamareeb as Armed Convoys Advance Toward the City

Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe makes unannounced visit to Jana Cabdalle, issues strong warning to Al-Shabaab militants

Somali MPs Blast ‘Unlawful’ Jailing of Sacdiya Bajaaj

Heavy Overnight Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab Base Near Jilib

Tensions Escalate Around Baidoa as More Forces Join Laftagareen Camp

Troops Defect From Baidoa and Join Forces Loyal to Former Southwest President Laftagareen

Minnesota Authorities Charge Two Somali Women in Massive $21M Healthcare Fraud Case

Federal troops advancing toward Dhusamareeb amid growing crisis

Somaliland President Says Somalia Has No Control Over Its Decisions

Journalist Abdirahmaan “Jakata” Detained in Baidoa

Sadaq Joon Warns of Possible Attack on Mogadishu Presidential Compound if Dhusamareeb Is Attacked

Federal Government Orders Gorgor Special Forces to Move from Xarardheere to Dhuusamareeb Amid Standoff with Galmudug State

Jubbaland President Joins Eid al-Adha Prayers with Hundreds in Kismayo (Photos)

Ahmed Madobe Sends Strong Message to Hassan Sheikh as Somalia’s Situation Continues to Deteriorate

President Qoorqoor Sends Strong Message to Federal Government

Opposition Leaders Join Residents in Mogadishu to Mark Eid al-Adha Celebrations (Photos)

President Ciro Sends Direct Message to President Hassan Sheikh and President Guelleh

President Hassan Sheikh Launches Verbal Attack on Opposition and Somaliland

Heavily Armed Forces Deployed Around Ex-President Sheikh Sharif’s Residence

Mogadishu Security Build-Up Reported Ahead of Expected Opposition Protests

Somalia Political Talks Collapse as Traditional Elders End Mediation Efforts Amid Rising Tensions in Muqdisho

Himilo Qaran Party Rejects Mogadishu Police Warning, Accuses Government of Intimidation

Banadir Police Chief Warns of Possible Arrest Warrants Over Mogadishu Anti-Government Protests

Somalia Supreme Court Approves South West State Election Results Amid Political Boycott Claims

Tensions Rise in Mogadishu as Security Forces Deploy Heavily During Anti-Government Protests

Baidoa Haramcad Forces Protest Over Unpaid Salaries as Afar-Irdoodka Junction Shut Down

Somali MP Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Power Grab and Military Tensions

Sheikh Sharif Accuses Mogadishu Security Checkpoints of Illegal Financial Collection Amid Rising Political Tensions

IED Explosion in Marka Injures Tea Vendor as Security Forces Launch Investigation in Lower Shabelle

Sheikh Sharif Warns of “High Political Uncertainty” as He Claims Government Has Exceeded Its Mandate

Hassan Ali Khaire Accuses Somalia Government of Crackdown in Mogadishu, Warns Military Over “Illegal Orders” Ahead of Planned Protests

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and 15 Muslim Nations Issue Joint Diplomatic Statement Over Somaliland Jerusalem Office

77th Presidential Guard Conducts Door-to-Door Security Operations Near Villa Somalia in Mogadishu

Somalia Suspends “OK-to-Board” Travel Authorization for Egypt After Airport Stranding Incident

South West State Political Realignment Deepens as MP Joins Laftagareen-aligned Bloc in Baidoa

Lafta Gareen-Aligned Forces Vow to Retake Baidoa as Tensions Escalate in Southwest Somalia

Somali Police Accuse Protesters of Rioting as Mogadishu Security Tightens Amid Political Tensions and Opposition Demonstrations

Somalia Political Tensions Escalate as Abdi Hassan Awale Qeybdiid Claims No Sitting President Amid Constitutional Dispute in Mogadishu

Armed Raid Reported at Former Bay Region Police Commander’s Home in Baidoa as Political Tensions Rise

Explosion Reported Near CID Headquarters in Jowhar as Security Forces Seal Off Area in Hirshabelle State

Heavy Military Convoy Moves Into Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz District Amid Rising Political Tensions Ahead of Planned Opposition Demonstrations

Mogadishu Protests: Anti Government Demonstrations Erupt as Protesters Chant Against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Southwest State Forces Claim Seizure of Barwaaqo Camp Near Baidoa After Overnight Operation Against Salbalaar 2 Fighters

Heavy Fighting Erupts in Iidow Dhegaal Near Baidoa as Security Operations Intensify in Bay Region

Former Somali PM Hassan Ali Khaire Accuses Government Forces of Violent Night Operation in Mogadishu’s Dayniile District

Puntland Declares It No Longer Recognizes Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh, Escalating Federal Tensions

Darawish Commander Joins Laftagareen Forces Near Baidoa Amid Rising Tensions

Somali Federal Forces Conduct Overnight Security Operations in Mogadishu’s Dayniile District

Egypt Condemns Reported Somaliland Plan to Open Diplomatic Mission in Jerusalem, Reaffirms Support for Somalia

Somali Future Council Condemns Defence Minister’s Remarks, Warns of Rising Political Tensions in Somalia

Somalia Condemns Reported Somaliland Plan to Open Diplomatic Mission in Jerusalem

Turkey Military Cargo Flight Lands in Mogadishu Carrying Defense Equipment

Somalia Defence Minister Fiqi Faces Criticism Over Remarks About Opposition Protest Incident in Mogadishu

Turkey Delivers Military Vehicles to Somalia’s Elite Gorgor Brigade in Mogadishu

Shibis District Evictions Spark Protests in Buulo-Daa’uud Area, Mogadishu

Opposition Warns of “Secret Forces” Allegedly Being Prepared by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Somalia Hajj Crisis: Minister Mukhtar Robow Blocked by Pilgrims in Mecca Over Service Complaints

Opposition Leader Accuses Somali President of “Illegal Stay” in Villa Somalia

Somalia Opposition Announces Nationwide Protests Over Alleged Presidential Term Extension Plans

Somalia Political Talks at Xalane End Without Agreement as Election Dispute Deepens

South West State Somalia Election Crisis Deepens as Disputes and Boycott Threaten 3 Month Delay

Supreme Court of Somalia Says It Lacks Complete Election Documents from South West State

EU Language Shift on Somalia Leadership Sparks Debate Over Diplomatic Neutrality Amid Mandate Uncertainty in Mogadishu

Heavy Security Deployment in Mogadishu Sparks Concern and Speculation

Saudi Arabia Announces Eid al-Adha Falls on Wednesday, May 27, 2026

IGAD Urges Urgent Somalia Political Dialogue After Failed Xalane Talks as Deadlock Raises Stability Concerns in Mogadishu

Somalia Free Parliament Accuses Turkey of Interfering in Federal Government Affairs

Sudanese Army Recaptures Khor Hassan in Blue Nile State Amid Ongoing RSF Conflict

African Union Expresses Concern Over Failed Somalia Government and Opposition Talks in Mogadishu

African Union Expresses Concern Over Collapse of Somalia Political Talks

Somalia MPs Allege Misuse of $850 Million in Public Funds Linked to Presidency Accounts in Mogadishu

Somali Opposition Politician Cabdiraxmaan Cabdishakuur Criticizes Turkey Over Presidential Palace Visit With President Hassan Sheikh

UN Warns Somalia Enters Sensitive Political Transition Phase, Urges Electoral Consensus

President Hassan Sheikh Meets Turkish Ambassador in Mogadishu After Failed Xalane Political Talks

Somalia Slips Into Political Uncertainty as Power Struggle Deepens

Former PM Khayre Challenges President Hassan Sheikh Over Term Extension Remarks

Future Council of Somalia Announces Collapse of Talks With Federal Government

Somalia Government Says Talks With Opposition Have Collapsed, Reaffirms One Person One Vote Elections

Somalia Political Talks Collapse After Three Days of Deadlock Over Transitional Governance Framework

Southwest State Aligned with Laftagareen Denies Links to Al-Shabaab, Accuses Federal Forces of Military Takeover in Baidoa

Baidoa State Funeral Held for Officers Killed in Deadly Attack as Officials and Public Attend

EU Signals Critical Political Turning Point for Somalia, Urges Immediate Election Agreement

Somalia Opposition Postpones Mogadishu Protest Amid Ongoing Talks With Federal Government

Trump and Xi Hold High Level Trade Talks in Beijing as US China Relations Show Signs of Thaw

South West Somalia Security Minister Claims Airstrike Targeted Darawiish Forces After Deadly Baidoa Attack as Tensions Rise in Bay Region

Traditional Leader Garaad Jaamac Garaad Cali Warns Somalia’s Political Consensus Is at Risk

Southwest State election commission announces results, JSP wins majority

Somali Federal Government Releases Protest Detainees as Election Talks Begin in Mogadishu

Somali Government and Opposition Hold Election Talks in Mogadishu as Xalane Dialogue Advances