DOLOW, Somalia — Ethiopian troops have advanced into the Gedo area of Somalia and are stepping up their military actions close to the Dolow district. While setting up temporary outposts in the region, troops armed with military vehicles have reportedly been thoroughly searching people and cars. The deployment’s exact goals are yet unknown, but the...
ERIGABO, Somalia — At least seven people have been killed in intense fighting between Somaliland forces and the SSC-Khaatumo militia in the northern city of Eerigabo, local sources confirmed. The violence, which began on Monday, has displaced residents and overwhelmed local hospitals with casualties, including both combatants and civilians. The SSC-Khaatumo administration has accused Somaliland...
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Ambassador Xue Bing, China’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, to the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu on Monday. The meeting marked a significant step in deepening the partnership between Somalia and China, with both sides expressing a shared commitment to addressing regional challenges and fostering...
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, welcomed Sudan’s Acting Ambassador, Ammar Ahmed Babiker, to the Ministry’s headquarters on Monday. The meeting underscored the close and brotherly ties between the two nations, as they explored ways to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The leaders also took...
KISMAYO, Somalia — Tensions between Somalia’s federal government and the regional administration of Jubbaland have escalated, with Jubbaland officials accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government of undermining regional stability and overstepping constitutional boundaries in the Gedo region. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Jubbaland leaders claimed that federal forces had been deployed to the region,...
CAIRO – Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast commitment to supporting Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity during a phone call with his Somali counterpart, Ahmed Maalim Fiqi, on Saturday. The Egyptian foreign ministry released a statement emphasizing the deepening ties between the two nations. During their conversation, Minister Fiqi updated...
Ceerigaabo, Somalia — Intense clashes broke out on Saturday in Ceerigaabo between SSC-Khaatumo forces and Somaliland troops, marking a significant escalation in the contested regions of Sanaag, Sool, and Cayn. Both sides have claimed victory in the fighting, which has left the city reeling. The violence erupted just hours after Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi...
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre opened the Government-Business Partnership Conference on Combating Terrorism Financing in Mogadishu today, marking a critical step in Somalia’s fight against terrorism. The conference brought together government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives to address the financial networks enabling terrorist groups. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — In a pivotal meeting aimed at addressing regional security and cooperation, Jubbaland’s Vice President, Mohamud Sayid Aden, engaged in discussions with Ethiopia’s Army Commander-in-Chief, General Birhanu Jula, in Addis Ababa. The dialogue occurred against the backdrop of heightened tensions following reports of Ethiopian military aircraft delivering arms to Kismayo, an act...
ANKARA, Turkey – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ankara on Monday night, leading a team of senior officials for critical talks mediated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The discussions aim to address rising tensions with Ethiopia over its recent agreement with Somaliland, a move Somalia sees as a direct challenge to its...