Mogadishu – Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has made it clear: anyone coming into Somalia will now need a visa, no exceptions. Speaking in a recent address, the President said the new E-visa system—introduced on September 1—marks a turning point for the country as it pushes further into digital services and modern governance. “Just as...
Mogadishu— United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, carried out an airstrike on September 12 targeting Al-Shabaab militants. The strike occurred near the town of Ceel Dheer, about 288 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu. AFRICOM did not confirm the number of fighters killed or injured. In a statement, the command...
Ceeldheer– Somali government troops have recovered additional bodies of Al-Shabaab militants on the outskirts of Ceeldheer following Saturday’s attack on the town in Galgaduud region. The Ministry of Defense said the Somali National Army, supported by local fighters, is carrying out wide-ranging operations to secure the area and pursue militants who fled into rural zones...
Mogadishu – The Somali Federal Government has confirmed that its forces, alongside local community fighters, repelled an Al-Shabaab assault on Ceeldheer town in the central Galgaduud region early Saturday. In a statement released by the Ministry of Defense, officials said government troops inflicted heavy losses on the militant group. “More than 30 Khawaarij militants were...
Addis Ababa (Raxanreeb Online) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a private meeting in Addis Ababa, focusing on bilateral relations and regional security. Prime Minister Abiy emphasized Ethiopia’s readiness to strengthen its long-standing ties with Somalia. “With the President of Somalia, we discussed enhancing the interests of both...
Galkayo – Armed men shot and killed a doctor in Galkayo on Tuesday night, local sources confirmed. The victim, identified as Dr. Omar Abdi Dahir (Surweyn), was attacked while working at a local hospital. Witnesses said the killing was linked to clan-related revenge, though the doctor had no direct involvement in ongoing land disputes or...
Addis Ababa (Raxanreeb Online) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joined regional leaders on Sunday for the official inauguration of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD), a multi-billion-dollar hydropower project on the Nile River. The ceremony, led by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, was also attended by the heads of state from Kenya, Djibouti, and South...
(Raxanreeb Online) – Fresh reports have emerged from Hiiraan region after armed assailants attacked two young men on the outskirts of Baladweyne on Monday night, leaving one dead and the other seriously wounded. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Helekilyo village, located about four kilometers east of Baladweyne town. Witnesses said the victims were...
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is set to travel to Addis Ababa where he will participate in the 2nd Africa Climate Summit. During his visit, President Hassan Sheikh will hold a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. He is also expected to engage...
MOGADISHU (Raxanreeb) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said its forces, supported by international partners, carried out a planned operation in Ceel-dhiiqo Weyne, between Ceel-lahelay and Ceel-garas in Galgaduud region. In a statement, NISA confirmed that 12 Al-Shabaab members, including senior commanders, were killed, while 13 others were seriously wounded. The strike targeted...