Somalia · Desk
Reported stories, developing updates, and quick explainers from the newsroom
Somali regional business chambers reject appointments made by the Federal Chamber of Commerce, citing irregularities and calling for adherence to established laws and procedures.
Somali National Army Commander Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud requests Uganda to expand training and mentorship support for Somali forces.
Somalia's NISA accuses armed groups linked to former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of attacking its personnel in Mogadishu.
Former Somali PM Hassan Ali Khaire warns military actions near ex-leaders' homes could fuel instability and deepen the country's political crisis.
Former Somali PM Hassan Ali Khaire warns against military movements around opposition leaders' homes in Mogadishu, citing risk of violence and instability.
Somalia's federal government faces internal divisions over implementing constitutional amendments.
UN reports 139 migrants dead, 84 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast en route to Yemen
Somalia's former President Sheekh Shariif Sheekh Ahmed denies NISA allegations
A boat carrying over 300 migrants from Djibouti to Yemen sank off the coast of Djibouti, killing at least 139 people, including children.
Saudi Arabia faces new attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels as Iran says US accepts some of its conditions for re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Somalia's government says it remains neutral in escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, citing peace, neutrality, and regional relations.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro faces challenges in meeting public expectations, strengthening institutions, and promoting stability.
