Mogadishu — The Federal Government of Somalia said its forces, with support from international partners, have conducted a series of airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab positions in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region. In a statement, the government said the operations were carried out in Gayfo, Ruun Idiris and Cali Gaduud, areas it described as key...
Mogadishu — Somali security authorities have arrested Abdikarim Abdullahi Idle, 42, in Mogadishu, in connection with a major U.S. fraud investigation linked to the Feeding Our Future child nutrition program. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Idle was arrested on June 25, 2026, after allegedly fleeing the United States to avoid prosecution. U.S. prosecutors...
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has responded to the European Union’s decision to impose temporary visa restrictions on Somali passport holders, saying the dispute is centered on the verification process for returnees, not Somalia’s refusal to receive its citizens. President Mohamud rejected claims that the Federal Government of Somalia had refused to accept...
Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye, commonly known as Qoor Qoor, has formally announced that he will not seek re-election, effectively ending his bid for another term as leader of the federal member state. Qoor Qoor made the announcement during a public event attended by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and the Director of the National...
Mogadishu— The Banaadir Regional Court today concluded the case against Sacdiyo Macalin Cali Xasan, widely known as Sadia Bajaaj, sentencing her to three years in prison. Announcing the verdict, the Chairman of the Banaadir Regional Court, Saalax Dabbaan, said Sadia had been found guilty of offences related to public incitement and defamation against institutions and...
GAROWE— Puntland authorities have raised concerns over what they described as an alleged plan to undermine security and stability in the region, accusing Somalia’s Federal Government of facilitating the movement of weapons into Puntland. In a statement, the Puntland administration claimed that the weapons could be used to fuel armed confrontations, provoke clan tensions, and...
The Banadir Regional Court on Tuesday concluded hearings in the case against Sacdiya Bajaaj, who is facing charges related to alleged public incitement, with the court’s verdict now pending. The nearly three-hour session included submissions from the prosecution, questioning of the defendant, and arguments presented by Sacdiya Bajaaj’s defence lawyers. Banadir Regional Court Chairman Salah...
Garoowe, Puntland — Further details have emerged regarding an armed confrontation between forces belonging to Puntland security units in Garoowe, the capital of Nugaal region. According to reports, the incident took place at the eastern checkpoint of Garoowe, where members of Puntland’s Police Rapid Response Unit exchanged fire with armed personnel travelling in three technical...
Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar Balcad, held a bilateral meeting in Amman with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation between Somalia and Qatar, with particular emphasis on security, economic partnership, and development projects. According to the...
Somalia’s Opposition Forum has unveiled a new electoral proposal aimed at introducing nationwide one-person, one-vote elections while preserving the country’s longstanding 4.5 power-sharing formula. In a statement, the opposition said the proposed model seeks to reconcile direct public elections with Somalia’s current political and clan-based power-sharing realities. The plan outlines a framework for holding elections...