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October 26, 2026, 10:06 am
Somali and Turkish Land Forces Chiefs Discuss Military Cooperation in Ankara
- [Shabelle] Ankara, Türkiye -- Somalia's Land Forces Commander, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has held talks with his Turkish counterpart, General Metin Tokel, in Ankara to strengthen military cooperation and enhance the capabilities of the Somali National Army.
Somalia's House Speaker Inspects Renovation Work At Villa Hargeisa
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's House of the People Speaker, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, on Monday inspected ongoing renovation and modernisation works at part of the parliamentary leadership and committee offices at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu.
President Hassan Sheikh Calls for Continued Political Dialogue in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called for continued political dialogue and national unity, while highlighting progress in the fight against Al-Shabaab and efforts to introduce direct elections.
Somalia's Health Minister Survives No-Confidence Motion in Parliament
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Health and Social Welfare has survived a no-confidence motion after the House of the People voted to allow him to remain in office, according to parliament.
Somaliland Bars Tickets Issued Through Somalia's BSP
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland -- Somaliland's Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Development on Sunday ordered an immediate halt to the acceptance of tickets issued through Somalia's Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) for departures from Somaliland's airports, including previously purchased return tickets.
Ilhan Omar to Leave Washington Home After Federal Search and Death Threats
- [Shabelle] Washington -- US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she plans to move out of her Washington home after federal agents searched the property, citing death threats and concerns for her family's safety after the address became public.
Somali Prime Minister Urges Women Religious Scholars to Help Strengthen Society
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre called on women religious scholars to play a greater role in strengthening state institutions, promoting social awareness and addressing harmful ideologies, as he attended the closing ceremony of the second annual summit of the Somali Women Religious Scholars Network.
Somalia, EU Military Training Mission Discuss Strengthening Army Capabilities
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's army chief, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, met with the commander of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-Somalia), Brigadier General Ivan Falasca, to discuss strengthening military training and improving the capabilities of Somali forces.
Somali President Congratulates New Hirshabelle Parliament Leadership
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Hirshabelle regional parliament, urging them to strengthen democratic governance and advance the work of the legislature.
Somalia, Uganda Sign Labour Agreement to Protect Workers' Rights
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Uganda have signed a bilateral labour agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation on employment, regulating recruitment and protecting workers' rights in both countries, Somalia's labour ministry said.
Somali Prime Minister Congratulates Newly Elected Galmudug Leaders
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Thursday congratulated newly elected Galmudug regional leader Liibaan Ahmed Hassan and his deputy, Abdiwali Ibrahim Garyare, following their victory in the regional leadership election.
Somaliland Steps Up Ebola Preparedness, Reports No Cases
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct. 22 (Horndiplomat) -- Somaliland has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola, strengthening health surveillance at airports and border crossings as authorities warn of the risk of the disease reaching the Horn of Africa, the government said.
Nearly 874,000 Face Flood Displacement in Somalia - IOM
- [Horn Diplomat] Mogadishu, Oct. 22 (Horndiplomat) -- Nearly 874,000 people in Somalia could be displaced by flooding and other hazards over the final three months of 2026, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned, as heavy rainfall and rising river levels threaten vulnerable communities across the country.
Peace Over Rivalry - Somalia's Future Lies in Cooperation, Not Confrontation With Ethiopia
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Somalia needs a foreign policy that gives its people a better chance of living in peace. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud should place cooperation with Ethiopia at the center of that effort while protecting Somalia's sovereignty and maintaining its wider international partnerships. With so much unfinished work at home, Mogadishu cannot afford to let other governments' rivalries determine its relationship with its largest neighbor.
Galmudug Elects New Leadership As Somali President Offers Congratulations
- [Shabelle] Dhusamareb -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday congratulated the newly elected leadership of the central state of Galmudug, urging them to prioritise security, reconciliation and development.
Somalia Issues New Guidelines to Regulate Marriage Registration and Officiants
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has issued new guidelines to regulate the registration of marriage officiants and procedures for conducting marriages, in a move aimed at addressing disputes related to marital affairs.
UN Agency Warns Nearly 874,000 Could Be Displaced By Floods in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Nearly 874,000 people could be displaced in Somalia over the next three months as heavy rainfall and rising rivers threaten communities already affected by drought and repeated displacement, the UN migration agency warned Wednesday.
Somali Piracy Resurgence Hits Fishermen and Traders in Coastal Town
- [Shabelle] Bander Beyla, Somalia -- A resurgence of piracy off Somalia's coast is disrupting the livelihoods of fishermen and traders in the coastal town of Bander Beyla, where residents face declining incomes, security restrictions and fears of being accused of supporting hijackers.
Ilhan Omar to Leave Washington Home After Federal Search
- [Horn Diplomat] Washington, Oct. 22 (Horndiplomat) -- U.S. Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar said she plans to move out of her Washington, D.C., residence after federal agents searched the property last week, citing concerns about her personal safety following widespread attention surrounding the investigation.
Somali House Speaker Meets Community Mediation Committee for South West State
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Speaker of the House of the People of the Somali Federal Parliament, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), met on Wednesday with a self-initiative mediation committee working to promote peace and stability in South West State.
Somali Internal Security Minister Inspects Mogadishu Airport, Chairs Security Meeting
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), conducted an inspection tour of Aden Adde International Airport on Wednesday and chaired the fifth coordination meeting aimed at enhancing airport security and inter-agency collaboration.
Somalia Condemns Israeli PM Over Map Showing Country Fragmented
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Federal Government of Somalia on Wednesday strongly condemned and rejected a map presented during a recent press briefing by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which depicted the Horn of Africa nation as fragmented and breached its internationally recognized borders.
Somaliland Leads Abraham Accords Predictions On Polymarket
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland -- Somaliland has emerged as the leading candidate in a prediction market tracking which country could join the Abraham Accords before the end of 2026, according to trading data published on the online platform Polymarket.
Hormuud Telecom Hosts Fifth Somali Success Story Forum Focused On Healthcare Sector
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's leading telecommunications company Hormuud Telecom on Tuesday hosted the fifth edition of the Somalia's Success Story Forum (BGS26) in Mogadishu, bringing together around 350 participants to discuss investment in healthcare and ways to improve medical services in the country.
Somali Upper House Speaker Meets New EU Ambassador in Mogadishu
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Speaker of the Upper House of the Somali Federal Parliament, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, met in his office with the newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Somalia, László Eduárd Máthé, alongside a delegation he led.
Somalia Claims 55 Percent of Al-Shabaab Territory Liberated - Official
- [Shabelle] Doha -- Somalia has liberated more than 55 percent of territory previously controlled by militant groups, freeing at least 1.5 million people from terrorist intimidation, the nation's National Security Advisor said in Doha.
Somalia's U-17 Football Team Returns Home to Hero's Welcome After Cecafa Silver
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's under-17 national football team arrived home to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu on Wednesday after securing a silver medal at the East and Central Africa Championship (CECAFA).
Uganda, Somalia Review Commitments Amid Push for Air, Customs Deals
- [Nile Post] Uganda has urged Somalia to conclude talks on an air services agreement and act on draft deals covering customs, standards, statistics and health, as the two countries began reviewing commitments made at their last joint commission meeting.
British Lord Stuart Polak Highlights Somaliland Investment Potential
- [Horn Diplomat] London -- British House of Lords member Lord Stuart Polak has urged international investors to look more closely at Somaliland, citing its political stability, expanding infrastructure and growing economic opportunities during an address at the Somaliland Investment Summit in London.
