The federal government of Somalia has refuted claims of the destruction of the US-funded World Food Programme warehouse and the illegal seizing of 76 metric tons of donor-funded food aid. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia stated that the commodities referenced in the...
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Somalia launches a probe into the alleged flight of a fugitive Yemeni leader into its airspace.
The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of the Federal Republic of Somalia (ICA) has launched a serious probe following allegations that the Somalia national airspace and airport were used to facilitate the movement of a fugitive and political figure. In a press release dated January 8th, 2026, ICA said they had launched investigations following the allegations...
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Israel denies plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Northwest region of Somalia (Somaliland) as pressure mounts
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has denied claims that the State of Israel has a secret pact with Hargeisa to forcefully relocate displaced Palestinians to the Northwest region of Somalia (Somaliland). Speaking in an interview recently, Minister Sa’ar said there were not any plans to relocate the Palestinians from Gaza. He said the allegations were...
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Kenyan Somali lawmakers condemn the deputy president for linking businessmen to the Minnesota Fraud in the US
A section of Northeastern members of parliament have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of ethnic profiling and spreading false information. The former deputy president is at the center of the storm with the Somali community after he alleged that the famous BBS mall was constructed from the proceeds of the alleged Minnesota fraud scandal...
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Somali Religious Leaders Rally in Mogadishu Against Israeli Violations
A peaceful demonstration was held in Mogadishu on Tuesday, led by Somali religious scholars, to protest against Israel over what organisers described as actions threatening Somalia’s national unity. The rally took place at the Dajirka Dahsoon Monument in Mogadishu and was organised by prominent Somali clerics. It drew broad participation from across society, including officials...
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Somalia Warns After Israeli Minister’s Visit to Hargeisa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia has strongly condemned what it described as an illegal and provocative visit by Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, to the city of Hargeisa, stating that the move constitutes a direct violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a sharply worded statement issued on Tuesday, the ministry reiterated...
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Israeli Foreign Minister Visits Hargeisa
Gideon Saar, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday paid an official visit to Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The visit comes two weeks after Israel announced its formal recognition of Somaliland, a move that has been strongly rejected by the Somalia government and has drawn opposition from several members of the international community. According...
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Somalia Appoints New Head of Criminal Investigation Department
The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the appointment of a new commander to lead the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Somali Police Force. Ibraahim Dhaayoow has been named as the new head of the CID, replacing the outgoing commander, according to official sources. Dhaayoow is a senior police officer who previously served within...
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Somali Government Forces Kill Five Al-Shabaab Fighters in Gedo Operation
Somalia’s Federal Government forces have reported killing five fighters from Al-Shabaab during a planned security operation in the Gedo region. According to an official press statement, the operation was conducted in the Ceel Cilaan area, approximately 30 kilometres east of Baardheere district. The forces said the targeted militants had been posing security threats and causing...
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Prominent Social Media Commentator Killed in Armed Attack in Gedo region
Beledxaawo — An armed group on Sunday night killed Sheikh Maxamuud Mohamed, a well-known public figure in the town of Beledxaawo, local sources confirmed. The victim was widely recognised for his active engagement on social media, where he regularly commented on and analysed political and security developments in Beledxaawo, including recurring clashes and instability in...