Somalian News

News as at October 10, 2025, 9:29 pm

Somalia Repatriates 148 Citizens From Yemen Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

  • [Shabelle] MOGADISHU, Somalia, Oct 10, 2025 - Somalia on Thursday repatriated 148 of its citizens from Yemen, as part of a coordinated humanitarian effort with international agencies, authorities said.

Jubaland Cabinet Accuses Federal Government of 'Illegal Interference' in Gedo Region

  • [Radio Dalsan] The Cabinet of the Jubaland State of Somalia has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), accusing it of "illegal interference" in its territories, particularly in the volatile Gedo region, during a ministerial meeting chaired by President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) on Thursday, October 10, 2025.

Somali Businessman Gunned Down in South Africa's Cape Town

  • [Radio Dalsan] A Somali national was killed in a targeted attack in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town on the night of October 9, 2025, in the latest incident of violence against the Somali immigrant community in South Africa.

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Political Tensions Rise Between Federal Government and Jubbaland After Failed Talks

  • [Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia, Oct 9, 2025 -- Political tensions between Somalia's Federal Government and the Jubbaland regional administration led by Ahmed Mohamed Islam "Madobe" have once again escalated following the collapse of recent reconciliation talks held in the southern port city of Kismayo.

Banaadir Regional Administration Fires Back At Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed

  • [Radio Dalsan] The Secretary-General of the Banaadir Regional Administration, Bilan Bile Mahmoud, has delivered a strong response to former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, following his recent political moves and public gestures that have stirred controversy in the capital, Mogadishu.

Somali Opposition Announces Postponement of Major Protest Amid Security Concerns

  • [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Oct 9, 2025 -- Prominent Somali opposition figure Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame on Thursday announced the postponement of a major protest that had been scheduled to take place in the capital, Mogadishu.

Somalia's Cabinet Approves Three Education and Research Agreements

  • [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved three memorandum of understandings (MoUs) related to education and research, during their weekly meeting.

EU - AU Human Rights Dialogue Hears Strong Civil Society Warning On Rights Repression

  • [Shabelle] The European Union (EU) -- African Union (AU) Human Rights Dialogue successfully concluded in Brussels, Belgium, on 7 October 2025, with civil society from both Africa and Europe playing an integral role in the deliberations. The Secretary General of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Omar Faruk Osman, in his capacity as the current Co-Chair of the AU-EU Civil Society Steering Committee on Human Rights and Democratic Governance, addressed the joint session of the two continental organisations. He was joined by his

Uganda to Support Efforts to Improve Security and Economy in Somalia

  • [Shabelle] Kampala -- Affairs Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire and Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail; and the MoU on education was signed between State Minister for Higher Education Dr. John C. Muyingo and Minister of Education Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir.

Opposition Protest Postponed Again in Mogadishu

  • [Radio Dalsan] The opposition protest planned for Thursday has once again been postponed following a new round of talks between representatives of the Federal Government of Somalia, the Opposition Forum, and the Mediation Committee, Caasimada Online has learned.

Somali Government Issues Warning Over Opposition Protest

  • [Radio Dalsan] The Somali government, led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has issued a stern warning against the planned opposition protest that was postponed again today. The demonstration, organized by opposition leaders critical of the government, was initially expected to take place in Mogadishu this week.

U.S. Urges Increased Global Support For Somalia Amid Ongoing Terror Threat

  • [Shabelle] The United States on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to fighting terrorism in Somalia and called on the international community--particularly nations with a stake in the country's stability--to step up financial assistance.

Somalia Regains Control Over Human Rights File After UN Vote

  • [Shabelle] Geneva, Switzerland -- The United Nations Human Rights Council has officially endorsed a resolution allowing Somalia to resume full national oversight of its human rights responsibilities, ending over three decades of international monitoring since 1993.

Somali Federal Parliament Conducts First Reading of 2024 Financial Report

  • [Radio Dalsan] Members of both chambers of the Federal Parliament of Somalia convened today at the House of the People in Mogadishu for their second joint sitting of the seventh session, chaired by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobe), Speaker of the House of the People.

Police in Dhoobley Seize 119 Bottles of Alcohol, Arrest Suspect in Anti-Narcotics Operation

  • [Shabelle] Dhoobley, Somalia -- Police in the southern Somali town of Dhoobley on Wednesday seized 119 bottles of illicit alcohol and arrested a suspect during a targeted security operation aimed at curbing the trafficking of narcotics and other illegal activities, local authorities said.

Jubaland Accuses Somali Federal Government of Political Sabotage

  • [Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- The Jubaland regional administration has accused the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) of persistent political interference and deliberate attempts to destabilize the state, as tensions between the two sides continue to deepen.

Somalia to Introduce Swahili in School and University Curricula in Push for Regional Integration

  • [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Oct 8, 2025 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday announced an urgent plan to introduce Swahili into the national curriculum of schools and universities, as part of Somalia's broader efforts to strengthen cultural, educational and economic integration with East Africa.

Somali Govt to Establish New Jubbaland Administration in Garbahaarey - Intelligence Chief

  • [Shabelle] Garbahaarey, Somalia -- Somalia's newly appointed regional commander of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Gedo, Abdirashid Janan, has announced that the Federal Government is moving forward with plans to establish a new Jubbaland administration based in the town of Garbahaarey.

Somali and Ugandan Interior Ministers Hold Key Security Talks in Kampala

  • [Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Republic of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), held a productive bilateral meeting today in Kampala with his Ugandan counterpart, Hon. Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, Minister of Security for the Republic of Uganda.

Somalia and Rwanda Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation

  • [Radio Dalsan] Somalia and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and security cooperation, as senior military officials from both nations held high-level talks in Kigali.

Somaliland's Waddani Leader Meets Kenya's Vice President to Bolster Bilateral Ties

  • [Horn Diplomat] Nairobi -- Somaliland ruling party Chairman Hersi Ali H. Hassan held a private dinner meeting with Kenya's Vice President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, late on Tuesday, as part of efforts to deepen political and economic relations between Somaliland and Kenya.

Swedish Lawmakers Visit Somaliland to Boost Relations

  • [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa Oct 8 (Horn Diplomat) -- A high-level delegation from the Parliament of Sweden arrived in Somaliland this week on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, supporting democratic governance, and exploring investment prospects in the Horn of Africa.

Somali Federal Govt Moves Forward With 'Plan B' After Failed Talks With Jubaland

  • [Radio Dalsan] The Federal Government of Somalia has reportedly activated its long-prepared contingency strategy -- dubbed "Plan B" -- following the collapse of reconciliation talks between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam, widely known as Ahmed Madobe.

Somali Education Minister Proposes Adoption of Swahili Language in National Curriculum

  • [Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Learning has proposed introducing Swahili as a core language in Somalia's national education curriculum, signaling a major shift away from the traditional use of Arabic and English.This move aims to strengthen Somalia's integration with the EAC, which the country officially joined in 2023.

Somalia Steps Into the Spotlight As Mogadishu Hosts East Africa's Key Summit

  • [Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday officially opened the 2nd East African Community Cooperation Conference (EACON2025) in Mogadishu, marking another milestone in the country's growing role within the East African bloc.

'Mogadishu Is a Historic Hub of Trade and Connectivity' - Somali President

  • [Shabelle] Mogadishu, October 7, 2025 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday officially opened the East Africa Business Integration Forum in Mogadishu, marking the second time the capital has hosted the regional event aimed at deepening economic, political, and social cooperation among East African nations.

Somalia Intelligence Forces Kill Seven Al-Shabaab Militants in Planned Raid - NISA

  • [Shabelle] Mogadishu, October 7, 2025 -- Somali intelligence forces, with support from international partners, carried out a targeted operation late Monday night against Al-Shabaab militants in the Basra area of the Middle Shabelle region, the country's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said in a statement.
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