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August 24, 2026, 4:52 pm
Supreme Court Annuls Galmudug Election Results
- [Radio Dalsan] Somalia's Federal Supreme Court has annulled the Galmudug election results. The court made the ruling on Monday. Judges found that the July 30 vote broke the constitution and the electoral law. Chief Justice Bashe Yusuf Ahmed announced the decision in Mogadishu. He also ordered a new election.
Six Million Somalis Face Acute Hunger As Drought and Conflict Worsen
- [RFI] Six million people in Somalia are facing acute hunger, with nearly two million children at emergency levels, as severe drought, conflict and falling humanitarian funding deepen what the UN describes as one of the world's worst malnutrition crises. Medical charity MSF tells RFI it's sounding the alarm "before it's too late".
All of Africa Today - August 24, 2026
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Mogadishu's 'Forced' Eviction Turns Into War
- [Radio Dalsan] The demolition of homes in Tookiyo neighbourhood, in Mogadishu's Yaqshiid district, has triggered tensions and clashes between government forces and local residents who opposed the operation. The demolitions began around midnight and were still continuing, with local reports saying nearly 10 people had been injured in the confrontation.
Somalia Says It Is Aware of Military Operations Off Puntland Coast
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's federal government is aware of military operations and shelling off the coast of Puntland, the state minister for defence said Saturday, amid growing concern over attacks linked to a resurgence of piracy.
Somali PM Reviews Preparation of Government's 2022-2026 Performance Report
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday inspected a centre preparing a report on the performance of his DanQaran government covering the period from 2022 to 2026.
Clashes in Mogadishu's Tookiyo Leave Ten Hurt Over Demolitions
- [Radio Dalsan] Nearly ten people were injured on Sunday in Mogadishu's Yaaqshiid district after clashes broke out between government forces and residents during an operation to demolish homes in the Tookiyo neighbourhood, according to local reports.
Kenya Urged to Arrest Laftagareen, Hand Him to Somalia
- [Radio Dalsan] Baidoa - South West State's Security Minister, Osman Isaaq Mohamed, has called on Kenya to arrest Laftagareen, the region's former president, and extradite him to Somalia. Multiple Somali outlets reported the demand, made Thursday. The minister was addressing the security crisis in Baidoa after the deadliest clashes the city has seen since March. He accused former President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed "Laftagareen" of responsibility for recent attacks and bombings in the city. He said Laftagareen must face
Somali Pirates Hijack Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Yemen
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali pirates hijacked a U.S.-sanctioned oil products tanker off Yemen and steered it toward Somalia's Puntland coast, a Somali maritime security official said Friday, in the latest attack during a renewed wave of piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean, according to the Associated Press.
Mogadishu Protests Turn Violent As Residents Resist Home Demolitions
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Several people were reportedly killed and several others injured in clashes between government forces and residents protesting the demolition of homes in Mogadishu's Yaqshid district, witnesses said.
Somalia - Humanitarian Aid Cuts Leave Millions of Children Vulnerable to Hunger
- [UN News] The global funding crisis for humanitarian work is taking a growing toll on the most vulnerable children in Somalia, where some aid programmes and facilities have been forced to shut down.
Hundreds of Health and Nutrition Facilities Closed As Somalia's Child Crisis Deepens
- [Unicef] Mogadishu/Nairobi -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Somali Islamic Scholars Urge Government to Halt Property Demolitions in Mogadishu
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Union of Somali Islamic Scholars has called on the government to halt actions that could deprive citizens of their property rights, amid growing complaints over the demolition and seizure of land and homes in parts of the capital, Mogadishu.
Somali Parliament Committee Reviews Legislative Work Amid Political Tensions
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Standing Committee of Somalia's House of the People held its weekly meeting on Thursday at the Villa Hargeisa parliamentary complex in Mogadishu, reviewing legislative work and the progress of bills before parliamentary committees.
Somalia Minister Highlights Media Modernization and Ai At Africa-China Forum
- [Shabelle] Beijing -- Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, has highlighted his country's efforts to modernize its media sector and adapt to rapid technological change at the seventh Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation in Beijing.
Rethinking Humanitarianism | Somalia's Plan to Break Free From Aid Dependence
- [The New Humanitarian] Aid cuts have been "cataclysmic" for aid-dependent countries. How will states respond?
Somalia PM Hails 15-Year Strategic Partnership With Turkey
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday praised the growing strategic partnership between Somalia and Turkey, saying a relationship forged during one of Somalia's darkest periods had evolved into broad cooperation spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, security and trade.
Somali Army Ground Forces Commander Visits Front Lines in Hiran Region
- [Shabelle] Hiiran -- The commander of the Somali Army Ground Forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi "Gen. Khalid", has visited frontline positions in Teedaan area of central Somalia's Hiran region, as government forces continue operations against al-Shabaab militants.
Somalia's Northern Cyprus Outreach Raises Questions for Cyprus Over Somaliland Policy
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- A public exchange between Somalia's parliamentary leadership and officials from Northern Cyprus is drawing renewed scrutiny over Mogadishu's stance on sovereignty and territorial integrity, while prompting questions about whether the Republic of Cyprus should reassess its position on Somaliland.
Somaliland President's Nairobi Visit Deepens Kenya Ties, Mission Says
- [Horn Diplomat] Nairobi -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's recent visit to Nairobi brought together senior Kenyan leaders, diplomats and development partners for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing Somaliland's development priorities, the Republic of Somaliland Mission in Kenya said.
Somalia Receives Credentials of Four New Ambassadors
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali "Dhaay," has received copies of the credentials of four newly appointed ambassadors to Somalia, the ministry said.
FESTU, AfCFTA Secretary-General Discuss Workers' Role in Africa's Integration
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Federation of Somali Trade Unions, led by Secretary-General Omar Faruk Osman, met AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene and delegation in the capital, Mogadishu.
Somali Defence Minister Visits Danab Command in Galkayo
- [Shabelle] GALKAYO, Somalia, Aug. 18, 2026 -- Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Macallin Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, visited a Danab special forces unit in the central city of Galkayo on Tuesday as part of an inspection of military operations and readiness.
Pirates Seize Commercial Cargo Ship
- [DW] Monitors say eight armed men have taken control of a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. Renewed pirate activity adds to the problems facing shippers in the Middle East.
Somali President Visits Technical School in Galkayo, Hails Youth Skills Development
- [Shabelle] GALKAYO -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited a vocational training school in the central city of Galkayo on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of technical education in tackling youth unemployment.
University of Hargeisa Hosts First International Research Conference
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa (Horndiplomat) -- University of Hargeisa has convened its first International Research Conference, bringing together researchers, academics, policymakers and international partners to promote research and innovation aimed at addressing local and regional development challenges.
