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May 26, 2026, 12:22 am
Somali President Meets Civil Society Leaders Over Democracy and State-Building
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday held talks with representatives of civil society groups on the country's democratic transition, state-building efforts and progress in security and governance reforms, officials said.
Somali and Saudi Ministers Discuss Preparations for Somali Pilgrims in Mina
- [Shabelle] Saudi Arabia -- Somalia's Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow, held talks with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, on preparations for Somali pilgrims ahead of key Hajj rituals, officials said.
Somali Deputy Foreign Minister Meets New UNFPA Representative
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hassan Mohamed Ali, on Sunday held talks with the newly appointed Somalia representative of the United Nations Population Fund, Judicaël Elidje, officials said.
Mogadishu Mayor Criticizes Puntland Leader Over Planned Protests in Mogadishu
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The governor of Somalia's Banadir region and mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, on Monday launched a sharp criticism of Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni over opposition-backed protests planned in the Somali capital.
Somaliland Troops Return From Israel Training - Report
- [Shabelle] HARGEISA, Somalia, May 24, 2026 -- Units from Somaliland's special forces have recently returned to Hargeisa after completing advanced military training in Tel Aviv, according to a report published by Britain's The Telegraph newspaper and cited by security sources.
Somalia Welcomes Muslim Nations' Condemnation of Somaliland Jerusalem Embassy Plan
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's foreign ministry on Sunday welcomed a joint statement by several Muslim-majority countries condemning what they described as Somaliland's "illegal and unacceptable" plan to open a representative office in occupied Jerusalem.
Somali Minister Visits Key District, Urges Support for Security Efforts
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A delegation led by Somalia's federal Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range, Hassan Hussein Mohamed Eelay, arrived in the district of Qansaxdheere in the southwestern Bay region, where officials said the team held talks focused on security and state-building efforts.
Somalia, Turkey Discuss Stronger Media and Cultural Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Information Minister Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud held talks on Wednesday with Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktaş on strengthening bilateral cooperation in media, culture and communications, officials said.
South West State Cabinet Discusses Security and Development in Baidoa
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, -- The interim leader of Somalia's South West State, Jibriil Abdirashiid Haji Abdi, chaired a cabinet meeting on Thursday in Baidoa focusing on security, humanitarian affairs and public service delivery, officials said.
Egypt Condemns Opening of So-Called Somaliland Embassy in Al-Quds
- [Shabelle] Cairo -- Egypt strongly condemned the illegal and unacceptable move concerning opening the so-called "Somaliland" embassy in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) in a blatant violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions, representing a direct infringement on the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem.
Sir Gavin Williamson Leads Somaliland Recognition Campaign
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Former British Defence Secretary and Member of Parliament Sir Gavin Williamson has called on the international community to recognize Somaliland, describing the country as a democratic success story and "a beacon of hope" in the Horn of Africa after decades of rebuilding from conflict and destruction.
Somalia Condemns Planned Somaliland 'Embassy' in Jerusalem
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, May 21 -- Somalia's federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, while condemning plans by the northwestern Somaliland region to open what it described as an "embassy" in Jerusalem.
More Instability for Somalia As Another Election Deadline Lapses
- [ISS] Only a gradual consensus-based process can reconcile Somalia's competing political systems and avert repeated election crises.
All of Africa Today - May 20, 2026
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Somalia Reaffirms One-China Policy During Meeting With Chinese Envoy
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, May 21 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, where the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation.
Somaliland Ambassador Attends Athens Defense Summit Amid Global Security Talks
- [Horn Diplomat] Athens -- Somaliland's Ambassador to Israel Dr. Mohamed Hagi joined international political, military and security leaders in Athens on Wednesday for the inaugural Athens Defense Summit, a high-level gathering focused on the future of warfare, strategic alliances and emerging defense technologies.
UN Says Closely Monitoring Somalia Political Talks, Urges Continued Dialogue
- [Shabelle] New York -- The United Nations has said it is closely monitoring Somalia's political situation, particularly recent high-level talks between the federal government and opposition figures.
Somalia PM Receives New Djibouti Ambassador, Pledges to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Djibouti's newly appointed ambassador to Somalia, OPM's statement said.
Arab League Warns of Danger of Israeli Intervention in Somalia and the Horn of Africa
- [Shabelle] Cairo, Egypt -- The Arab League has strongly warned against the dangers of Israeli military intervention in the Horn of Africa region, especially in the northern regions of Somalia.
Somali Military Officers Discuss Security in Bay Region Ahead of Elections
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia, May 20, 2026 -- Senior officers of the Somali National Army held a security meeting in the southwestern city of Baidoa on Tuesday to discuss the security situation in Bay region and wider South West State, military officials said.
Somaliland Ambassador to Israel Announces Embassy in Jerusalem
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland will open an embassy in Jerusalem in the near future, its ambassador to Israel said on tuesday, as diplomatic ties between the two sides continue to deepen following Israel's recognition of Somaliland last year.
All of Africa Today - May 18, 2026
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Somali Danab Commandos Conduct Security Operation in Bay Region
- [Shabelle] Bay Region, Somalia -- Somali special forces conducted a planned security operation in areas under Buurhakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab hideouts, military officials said Wednesday.
Somaliland Launches Institute to Push Recognition Campaign
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Monday launched a new institute in Hargeisa aimed at documenting Somaliland's history and strengthening its campaign for international recognition.
Israel Welcomes Somaliland Plan to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Israel welcomed Somaliland's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar calling the move a significant step in strengthening relations between the two sides following Israel's recognition of Somaliland last year.
EU Announces Fresh €138 Million Support Package for Somalia Amid Security and Humanitarian Challenges
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union has announced a new financial support package for Somalia combining security assistance and humanitarian aid, as the country continues to face complex political and security challenges.
Somalia Participates in Arab Health Ministers' Meeting in Geneva
- [Shabelle] Geneva -- Somalia took part in the 64th session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers held in Geneva, which ran alongside the 79th World Health Assembly.
