Author: Mohamed Saido Yussuf
Southwest State President Vows to ‘Complete What Remains’ as Second Term Begins
Fresh from his re-election victory, the President of Southwest State has pledged to consolidate security gains, accelerate development projects, and e...
Kenyan Forces Kill Two Al-Shabaab Militants in Pre-Eid Operation Near Somalia Bo...
Kenyan security forces killed two suspected Al-Shabaab militants and wounded several others in a targeted operation near the Somalia border. The raid,...
Somali forces kill over 42 al-Shabaab terrorists, including 2 ringleaders, in mi...
Somali security forces, supported by international partners, have killed more than 42 al-Shabaab militants, including two high-ranking leaders, in coo...
Somali MP Files Formal Treason Charges Against Minister, Demands Immediate Resig...
In an unprecedented parliamentary broadside, MP Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib has formally accused Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama of treason, allegin...
Fuel shortages, price surge ground Mogadishu's tuk-tuks, stranding thousands of...
A severe fuel shortage and spiralling petrol prices in Mogadishu have forced thousands of tuk-tuk drivers to park their vehicles and abandon the livel...
Somalia Files Criminal Complaint Against Turkish Blogger Over Defamatory Posts T...
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Ankara has lodged a formal criminal complaint against Turkish social media user Umut Çağrı Sarı, cit...
Federal Government Appoints New Administrations for Bakool, Hudur in Direct Chal...
In a sharp escalation of federal-regional tensions, Somalia’s Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali-Hoosh has issued a decree appointing a new governor for...
Lafta-Gareen Forms Election Committee, Defying Federal Government in South West...
South West State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed (Lafta-Gareen) has appointed a nine-member electoral committee to organize regional elections, a di...
Federal Government Declares South West State Mandate Expired Amid Rising Politic...
The Federal Government of Somalia has declared the mandate of South West State’s president and administration expired, rejecting any further decisions...
Somalia Enters Inclusive, Transparent Electoral Phase, Ministry of Interior Affi...
The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation announced that Somalia has entered an inclusive and transparent electoral phase based on...
Somali MPs from Three Federal States Convene in Nairobi to Forge Unified Politic...
Facing travel restrictions and an increasingly tense security situation in Mogadishu, the lawmakers opted to hold their consultations in the Kenyan ca...
Ocean Stars Set Sail for Mozambique in Crucial AFCON 2027 Qualifier
Somalia’s national football team, the Ocean Stars, has departed for Mozambique, where they will face Mauritius in a pivotal preliminary-round qualifi...
Alshabaab Releases Video Detailing Godka Jilacow Attack, Claims Spokesperson’s S...
Al shabaab has released a propaganda video claiming that one of the attackers in the October 5, 2025 assault on Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow facility was...
Somalis Sue Trump Administration to Block End of TPS, Citing 'Bias'
Four Somali immigrants and rights groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plan to end Temporary Protected Status for over 1...
Somalia Names Maryan Qasim to Lead First Human Rights Commission
Somalia has appointed veteran politician and doctor Maryan Qasim Ahmed to chair its first Independent Human Rights Commission, a key step in building...
Puntland Executes Woman for Killing 14-Year-Old Maid: What to Know
Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland region executed a woman in Galkayo for killing a 14-year-old domestic worker, a rare use of retributive justice that...
Somalia’s Health Minister Joins WHO Executive Board Talks in Geneva
Somalia’s Health Minister Dr. Ali Haji Adam Abubakar is leading a high-level delegation to the WHO Executive Board’s 158th session in Geneva, advancin...
Hormuud Salaam Honors Italian Doctors Who Saved 24 Somali Children
Hormuud Salaam Foundation held a ceremony in Mogadishu honoring Italian medical staff and partners who enabled life-saving heart surgeries for 24 Soma...
Trump Explains Hand Bruise as Aspirin-Linked, Vein Condition Factor
Donald Trump says a bruise on his left hand came from aspirin use and bumping a table in Davos, after doctors confirmed an underlying vein condition a...
Somalia Ends UAE Security Pacts: What You Need to Know Now
Somalia’s government has cancelled defense and security agreements with the UAE, saying parts of the deals undermined sovereignty and stability, while...
Somali Elders Protest in Mogadishu Over Israel–Somaliland Move
Somali elders rallied in Mogadishu’s Daljirka Dahsoon, protesting Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland and urging Somalia’s government and glob...
Somalia Cancels All UAE Deals: What You Need to Know Now
Somalia’s cabinet has annulled all agreements with the UAE, ending military, security and port deals amid sovereignty concerns, and reinforcing a flig...
Analyst Claims Turkey-Egypt-Saudi Naval Plan Could Target Somaliland
Turkish analyst İbrahim Karagül claims Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Djibouti could form a naval bloc between Somalia and Yemen, a move he says woul...
Women Protest in Mogadishu Over Israel’s Somaliland Recognition
Women-only demonstrators in Mogadishu protested Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, warning it threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and urging global rejec...
Somalia Bans UAE Military Flights: What You Need to Know
Somalia has halted all UAE military and cargo flights after the alleged unauthorized transit of Yemeni STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi, escalating dipl...
Somalia President Condemns Israel Over Somaliland Move: What You Need to Know
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has again condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it a threat to Somalia’s sovereignty and reg...
Saudi Military Jet’s Brief Mogadishu Stop: What You Need to Know
A Saudi military jet briefly landed in Mogadishu before flying to Riyadh, days after a Yemen-linked flight probe, intensifying scrutiny of Somalia’s a...
Somalia, Singapore Foreign Ministers Discuss Ties: What You Need to Know
Somalia and Singapore’s foreign ministers held a phone call on Friday to explore stronger bilateral ties, reaffirm Somalia’s sovereignty and territori...
Chinese Foreign Minister Cancels Mogadishu Visit After City Lockdown Disrupts Ca...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cancelled a planned visit to Mogadishu after major roads were sealed and security tightened across the capital, disru...
U.S. Halts Direct Somalia Aid After WFP Warehouse Demolished: What to Know
Somalia has denied U.S. allegations that authorities demolished a U.S.-funded WFP warehouse and seized food aid in Mogadishu, even as WFP confirms a w...
Somalia Probes Alleged Use of Its Airspace for Yemen STC Leader
Somalia’s immigration agency has launched an investigation into claims its airspace or airports were used without approval to facilitate the travel of...
Kenyans in Somalia remit over Ksh70m daily, MP Haro says
Mandera South MP Abdul Haro says Kenyans working in Somalia remit over Ksh70 million daily and claims Somali community contributions form nearly 70% o...
