The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by a delegation, arrived in Tanzania earlier today to participate in the 25th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC). Upon arrival, the President was received by officials from the Government of Tanzania as well as representatives from...
Somalia’s bicameral Federal Parliament on Wednesday approved the completion of the long-pending constitutional review process, formally endorsing the remaining chapters of the country’s constitution and bringing to an end more than a decade of operating under a provisional framework. In a joint sitting of the two Houses, lawmakers voted by an overwhelming majority to adopt...
Federal Member of Parliament Ayananshe Yusuf Hussein has announced his resignation from the post of State Minister at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia. Speaking to the media late last night, the lawmaker confirmed that he had stepped down from the position, citing the ongoing political dispute between...
The Somali Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Ahmed Abdi Mahmoud Hurre, an adviser to the President of Puntland State, following a security operation conducted at the perimeter of Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. In a brief statement released on its official channels, the Police said the operation was carried out as part...
Mogadishu – A significant political dispute has intensified over the proposed amendments to Somalia’s Provisional Federal Constitution, as the Federal Parliament prepares to convene tomorrow to deliberate on the matter. Over the past several hours, Mogadishu has experienced heightened political activity marked by consultations, coordination meetings, and organized mobilization efforts led by members of the...
Mogadishu, Somalia — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has called for urgent humanitarian intervention as severe drought conditions continue to affect multiple regions across the country, leaving communities in critical need of water and food assistance. In a statement, SoDMA warned that the most pressing challenge remains access to safe drinking water and sustenance...
Somalia’s Federal Parliament leadership has reportedly barred a group of Members of the House of the People from travelling to Garowe, the capital of Puntland State, in a move that has sparked controversy and raised questions over parliamentary procedures and political tensions. The lawmakers, whose constituencies are in Puntland, were scheduled to attend a consultative...
Mogadishu — The Council for Somalia’s Future has strongly criticized a decision reportedly ordered by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to block several members of the Federal Parliament of Somalia from travelling to Puntland, where they were expected to take part in ongoing electoral activities. In a statement released in Mogadishu, the Council described the measure as...
MOGADISHU, Somalia — An aircraft transporting members of both chambers of Somalia’s Federal Parliament was ordered to return to Mogadishu on Sunday while en route to Garowe, according to sources familiar with the matter. The lawmakers were reportedly travelling to Garowe following a formal invitation from Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland State. The invitation...
Mogadishu — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia has categorically rejected as fabricated a document circulating on social media alleging that Somalia had reaffirmed its support for the Islamic Republic of Iran. In an official statement released via its verified X account (formerly Twitter), the Ministry stated...