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April 11, 2026, 8:00 am
Somali Army Land Forces Chief Meets Partners to Boost Joint Operations
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The commander of the land forces of the Somali National Army held talks in Mogadishu with officials from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia and allied countries, focusing on strengthening security cooperation and accelerating joint operations against militant groups, officials said.
Somalia Foreign Minister Visits Libya to Boost Ties
- [Shabelle] Tripoli -- The foreign minister of Somalia arrived in Tripoli on Friday for an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation with Libya, officials said.
Somaliland NGO Honours 30 Influential Women Leaders
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Sunshine Organization has honoured 30 of the most influential women in Somaliland, recognising their contributions across sectors including business, health, education, media, environment and social affairs.
Somali Forces Kill Scores of Al-Shabaab Fighters in Airstrikes in Mudug
- [Shabelle] Galkayo, Somalia -- Somali National Army (SNA) forces, with support from international partners, carried out a coordinated air operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants gathered near Tawarmooge, approximately 8 km south of Caad and 45 km north of Xarardheere in Mudug region.
Somalia Receives Turkish Drilling Vessel As Offshore Oil Plans Advance
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's offshore oil ambitions took a step forward Thursday as the drilling vessel ÇaÄŸri Bey arrived off the coast of the capital after sailing from Turkey, officials said.
Southwest State Swears in New Interior Security Minister
- [Shabelle] Baidoa -- The interim leader of Somalia's Southwest State, Jibriil Abdirashiid Haji Abdi, attended the swearing-in ceremony of the region's new interior security minister, Mohamed Hussein Hassan (John), officials said.
Stateless At Home - Kenyan Somalis Struggle to Reclaim Citizenship From Refugee Records
- [IPS] Garissa, Kenya -- In 2006, Amina Saida was only two years old when her parents moved to the Dadaab refugee camp in northern Kenya, near the border with Somalia.
Jubaland Forces Seize Military Uniforms Smuggled Across Border
- [Shabelle] Dhobley, Somalia -- Security forces in Jubaland have seized a shipment of military uniforms allegedly smuggled across the border during an operation in the town of Dhoobley in the Lower Juba region, officials said.
Somalia Takes Seat On African Union Peace and Security Council for First Time
- [Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Somalia has entered a new chapter in African diplomacy after formally assuming a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council for the first time since the body's creation in 2003.
Somali President Chairs Security and Stabilization Meeting in Baidoa
- [Shabelle] Baidoa -- Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a high-level meeting in the southwestern city of Baidoa alongside Jibril Abdullrashid Haji Abdi, bringing together ministers from Southwest State of Somalia and commanders of the Somali National Armed Forces, officials said.
Somalia Awaits Arrival of Turkish Oil Drilling Ship in Landmark Energy Move
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A wave of excitement is building across Somalia as the country prepares to welcome the Turkish-owned drilling vessel Cagri Bey, expected to arrive in Mogadishu starting April 9.
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Somali President Meets Baidoa Mayor to Discuss Security and Development
- [Shabelle] Baidoa -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with the mayor of Baidoa to discuss security, public services and development needs in the interim capital of the South West State, officials said.
Somalia Launches First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The federal government of Somalia has officially launched its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move described by officials as carrying major economic and geopolitical significance.
Somali Defense Minister Visits Army Positions Outside Baidoa City
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, on Monday, visited several military positions in the southwestern city of Baidoa, officials said.
Somalia President Attends Rally Backing One-Person-One-Vote Elections in Southwest
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday joined a large gathering in Baidoa where women from the country's Southwest region voiced support for plans to introduce one-person-one-vote elections, officials said.
Somali Forces Kill 12 Al-Shabaab Militants in Airstrikes Near Baidoa
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Somali National Army, working alongside international partners, launched early morning airstrikes Monday in the Gasarta area, situated between Baidoa and Daynuunaay in the southern Bay region, officials said.
Somali Defence Minister Visits UK-Backed Military Training Facility in Baidoa
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Macalin Fiqi and army chief Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud on Monday inspected a military training facility in Baidoa built with support from the Government of the United Kingdom, officials said.
Somaliland President Names New Ministers, Reshuffles Deputies
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Cirro) has appointed new ministers and reassigned several deputy ministers in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening government performance and coordination, according to a presidential decree.
Somali President Meets Southwest Elders to Discuss Peace and Governance
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday held talks with traditional elders from Southwest State, focusing on strengthening peace, reconciliation and democratic governance, officials said.
Somali Commandos Conduct Security Operations in Bay Region
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Elite Somali commandos carried out security operations in parts of the Bay Region, targeting areas where militants linked to Al-Shabaab had been operating, officials said Sunday.
Türkiye Gears Up to Kick Off First Offshore Drilling in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Türkiye is preparing to begin its first offshore drilling operation in Somalia as its new vessel ÇaÄŸri Bey is due to arrive at the Horn of Africa nation on Friday, according to a top official on Saturday.
Somalia Army Chief Praises Joint Operations, Promises Rewards for Troops
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Somalia's army chief, Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed, on Sunday praised troops for what he described as significant gains achieved during joint security operations stretching from Mogadishu to Baidoa, pledging to reward soldiers for their efforts and bravery.
Somali Minister Meets Women's Groups in Baidoa to Discuss Rights, Challenges
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held talks with women's organizations in Baidoa, the interim capital of the South West state, focusing on the situation facing women in the region, officials said.
Sudan-Somalia Political Consultations Committee Holds Second Session in Mogadishu
- [SNA] Mogadishu, April 4, 2026 (SUNA) - The second session of the Political Consultations Committee between the Republic of the Sudan and the Federal Republic of Somalia convened in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.
Somalia's Disaster Management Agency Distributes Food Aid to 1,000 Families in Huddur
- [Shabelle] Huddur, Somalia -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has distributed food aid to 1,000 families in Huddur, the regional capital of Bakool Region, officials said.
Somali Military Holds Security Meeting in Baidoa to Boost Fight Against Al-Shabaab
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- A high-level security meeting focused on strengthening public safety and intensifying operations against Al-Shabaab was held Monday evening in Baidoa, officials said.
Somalia's Future Council Rejects Federal Appointment of Caretaker Leader for Southwest State
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Future Council has strongly opposed the federal government's appointment of a caretaker administration for South West State, calling the move a clear violation of both the federal constitution and the state's own legal framework.
Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Militants in Planned Hiiraan Operation
- [Shabelle] Hiiraan Region, Somalia -- Somali National Army forces carried out a planned operation in eastern Hiiraan Region, killing several Al-Shabaab members, the military said.
