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October 8, 2026, 6:07 pm
Somalia Cabinet Approves Ebola Preparedness Measures, Forms Six-Ministry Committee
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's cabinet has approved measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak and formed a six-ministry committee to coordinate the government's response, the government said.
South West State Steps Up El Niño Preparations Amid Flood Fears
- [Shabelle] Baidoa -- Authorities in Somalia's South West state have stepped up preparations for possible flooding as seasonal rains linked to El Niño are expected to begin in the coming days, officials said.
Somalia Open to Restoring Relations With UAE, President Says
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia wants to resolve its differences with the United Arab Emirates and remains willing to improve relations with Abu Dhabi despite disagreements over Somaliland and security cooperation, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said.
Somalia, Türkiye Discuss Stronger Parliamentary Ties At IPU Assembly
- [Shabelle] Arusha, Tanzania -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdirahman Mohamed Nur Jama, held talks with a delegation from Türkiye's Grand National Assembly on the sidelines of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania.
Beyond Irro's U.S. Visit - Next Steps for Washington-Hargeisa Relations
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi 'Irro' spent nearly two weeks in the United States from 5 to 19 September 2026, engaging in Washington and New York to press Somaliland's case for deeper international engagement. His program includes discussions with lawmakers, policy institutions, and engagement with the Somaliland diaspora. The visit gave Somaliland access to audiences that matter in American foreign-policy debates, but access by itself is not a policy outcome
Somalia Says Al-Shabab Amniyat Chief Killed in Nisa Operation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's intelligence agency said a former head of al-Shabab's Amniyat security wing was killed in a planned operation carried out with international partners in the southern town of Jilib.
Namibia-Somaliland Diplomats Discuss Trade, Regional Cooperation
- [Horn Diplomat] Nairobi, Kenya, Oct 7 -- Namibia's Honorary Consul in Kenya, Said Ali, met Somaliland's representative to Kenya, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Omar, on Wednesday for talks focused on trade, regional cooperation and diplomatic ties.
Somaliland Parliament Congratulates Shide, Ethiopia's Parliamentary Leadership
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct 7 -- Somaliland's House of Representatives has congratulated Ahmed Shide on his election as speaker of Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives, highlighting the historic significance of his appointment and calling for stronger cooperation between the two legislatures.
Somalia and Azerbaijan Discuss Expanding Education Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Baku -- Somalia and Azerbaijan have discussed ways to strengthen education cooperation, including expanding opportunities for Somali students and supporting those currently studying in Azerbaijan, Somalia's embassy said Wednesday.
Somali Parliament Speaker Highlights Democratic Transition At Ipu Conference in Tanzania
- [Shabelle] Arusha -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur on Tuesday highlighted the country's democratic transition and called for stronger parliamentary institutions and political dialogue during the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tanzania.
All 7 Surviving Pakistani Crew Members Rescued After Somalia Pirate Hijacking
- [Shabelle] Islamabad -- All seven Pakistani crew members who survived a pirate attack off Somalia's coast have been rescued, Pakistan's foreign minister said Monday.
All of Africa Today - October 5, 2026
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Ethiopian State Media Attacks Somali President Over Regional Diplomacy
- [Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's state-run news agency has criticised Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over his recent regional diplomacy, arguing that Somalia's growing alignment with Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan could conflict with Ethiopia's strategic interests.
Somalia Urges European Investors to Explore Country's Strategic Resources
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia is ready to attract international investment in its natural resources and key economic sectors, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said as he closed a two-day business forum with the European Union in Mogadishu.
President Isaias Holds Talks With Somali President
- [Shabelle] Egypt -- President Isaias Afwerki met with Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in El Alamein City in the mid-morning hours today for extensive talks on bilateral relations and other matters of vital importance to both countries.
Somalia's Parliament Speaker Attends 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania
- [Shabelle] Arusha, Tanzania -- Somalia's Speaker of the House of the People, Abdirahman Mohamed Nur Jama, has attended the opening of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha.
Somalia, Algeria Seek Stronger Cooperation On Agriculture and Food Security
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, received Algeria's ambassador to Somalia on Monday for talks focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in agriculture, irrigation and food security.
Somali PM Inspects New NISA Forces Trained to Boost Security in Galmudug
- [Shabelle] Balanballe, Somalia -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, accompanied by Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Karie Qoor Qoor and National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) chief Mahad Mohamed Salad, has inspected newly recruited forces undergoing training at the Towfiiq Training Centre in central Somalia.
Somaliland Rejects Somalia's Claims Over Israel, Berbera
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland -- Somaliland has rejected claims by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over its relations with Israel and the strategic port city of Berbera, saying Somalia has no authority over Somaliland's foreign relations.
Taiwan Marks 115th National Day in Somaliland
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct 5 -- Taiwan marked its 115th National Day in Somaliland on Monday, with senior officials from both sides praising their democratic ties and highlighting expanding cooperation in maritime security, healthcare, technology and disaster management.
Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Aden Adde Airport Closure
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu will be closed in the coming days because of the expected arrival of senior officials and high-level delegations.
Somalia, Saudi Arabia Discuss Trade, Investment and Red Sea Security
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Saudi Arabia have discussed ways to strengthen their longstanding bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, investment and security in the Red Sea, Somalia's foreign ministry said.
Somalia PM Praises Women Entrepreneurs At Banadir Business Exhibition
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has opened a business exhibition in Mogadishu's Hodan district, praising women entrepreneurs and young people for their contribution to economic development and innovation.
Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and Sudan Hold Four-Way Summit On Regional Security and Cooperation
- [Shabelle] El Alamein, Egypt -- The presidents of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea, along with Sudan's head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, held a four-way summit in the Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein to discuss regional developments and ways to strengthen political and economic cooperation.
Somalia, Qatar Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Development and Investment
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Qatar have discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in development, investment and efforts to improve government institutions, Somalia's Foreign Ministry said.
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan Converge As Tensions With Ethiopia Deepen
- [Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Leaders of Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia have reaffirmed their opposition to unilateral actions and interference in the affairs of states, while asserting the role of Red Sea littoral countries in governing the strategic waterway, in a declaration that comes amid sharply deteriorating relations between the four countries and Ethiopia.
Somalia, Uganda Parliamentary Speakers Discuss Stronger Regional Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Arusha, Tanzania -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdirahman Mohamed Nur Jama, held talks with his Ugandan counterpart, Jacob M. Oboth, in the Tanzanian city of Arusha on strengthening cooperation between the two countries' legislatures.
Somali President Pitches Investment Opportunities At Alamein-Africa Forum
- [Shabelle] Alamein, Egypt -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday called on African and international investors to explore investment opportunities in Somalia, saying the country was rebuilding its economy and was open to business.
