An armed group attempted to attack a commercial vessel sailing off the coast of Mogadishu, firing shots at the ship as they tried to board it, according to a report published by Reuters. The incident occurred on Monday morning approximately 534 kilometres (332 nautical miles) east of Mogadishu, when four unidentified individuals approached the vessel...
Mogadishu, Somalia – Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, in response to complaints raised by the public, carried out an unexpected inspection at one of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) centres in Hodan district, Banadir region. The visit came after images and footage circulating on social media showed women sleeping outside the facility at...
Hargeisa | 3 November 2025 — The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Development of Somaliland has announced a new directive prohibiting civilian, commercial and general aviation aircraft from entering Somaliland’s airspace without official clearance. The directive will come into effect on 10 November 2025, and applies to all non-military flights. The Ministry says the...
MOGADISHU — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia is set to travel to Egypt for an official visit, where he will attend the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum — one of the largest cultural and civilizational heritage museums in the world. The high-profile inauguration will host global leaders, including...
GAROWE — The Puntland State Government has deployed a new batch of police officers to reinforce security in Garowe, the state capital. The officers have recently completed specialised training designed to enhance their capacity to respond to crime and emerging security threats. During a handover ceremony, the Puntland Police Commander met with the officers being...
Kampala, Uganda — The Deputy Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, Major General Francis Takirwa, has addressed a new contingent of Ugandan soldiers who will soon be deployed to Somalia as part of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Speaking during a briefing ceremony, Gen. Takirwa urged the troops...
GAALKACYO (PUNTLAND) – The Puntland State Government has launched a renewed effort to address the surge in clan-related killings in the Mudug region, particularly in the northern areas of Gaalkacyo city. President Said Abdullahi Deni on Monday held a high-level meeting with traditional elders, security chiefs, and senior officials to discuss concrete steps toward ending...
Mogadishu (Raxanreeb Online) — Somali security forces have launched a major operation aimed at dismantling armed criminal gangs that have recently been robbing civilians across districts in the Banaadir region. The operation, led by the Banaadir Regional Police Command, resulted in the arrest of several armed men accused of carrying out daylight and nighttime robberies...
Mogadishu – The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held its weekly meeting today, chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama. The session focused on several national priorities, including the advancement of the electoral process, the management of local governments, and the approval of key national laws...
Mogadishu – Reports indicate that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to return to Kismayo, the interim capital of the Jubaland regional administration, for another round of talks aimed at resolving ongoing political tensions. According to reliable sources, President Hassan Sheikh will hold a private meeting with Jubaland leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known...