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This comes amid heightened sensitivities between Nairobi and Mogadishu over Kenya's evolving relationship with Somaliland—a breakaway region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but lacks international recognition.

In a quiet but telling passage, the statement notes Nairobi's intention to "maintain contact and relations with sub-national entities in Somalia, including Somaliland and Jubaland, in areas of mutual interest such as security cooperation and commercial relations."

Reports indicate that they were held without formal charges and threatened by the security agents into deleting all recorded footage they had gathered, including audio from citizens they had interviewed.

Once political adversaries, Saeed and Ahmed have decided to settle their differences and work together to challenge President Hassan, who returned to power in 2022.

The suspect died alongside an undisclosed number of the militiamen who were guarding him.

The Ma'wisley are a network of allied self-defence militias that have been instrumental in the fight against the Al-Shabaab in Somalia. Their name comes from the distinctive colourful sarong commonly worn by members.

Mogadishu City Club have been crowned champions of the 2024/25 Somalia Premier League after a 3-1 win over Raadsan FC sealed their seventh national title with a game to spare.

Global aid reductions announced early in 2025 mean more than a quarter of these facilities will close, putting tens of thousands of children at risk.

Almost half of Somalia’s people, 47 per cent, are still affected by repeated floods, droughts, conflict, disease, and displacement, all of which disrupt their lives and way of living.

General Mahamud Ahmed Fadhiigo, spokesperson for the Puntland Counter-Terrorism Operation, said the area where the fighting is currently ongoing in the Buqa-Celeed area is a rough, hilly terrain where the ISIS fighters have dug trenches and hide deep inside bunkers, slowing the forces’ advancement.

The explosion tore through a crowd of hopeful recruits gathered at the Damaanyo military base, where a mass registration exercise was underway for volunteers seeking to join the Somali National Army (SNA).

Farmaajo’s remarks were amplified by a joint statement from 16 prominent Somali politicians, including former leaders Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Ali Khayre, and Mohamed Hussein Roble.

The decision comes in response to increasing concerns over the dangers faced by migrants, particularly the rising number of Somalis attempting to reach Europe through irregular and hazardous routes.

The Horn of Africa, including Somalia, remains highly vulnerable to climate-related events. Experts have noted a trend of increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather in the region.

The US had previously stated that Somalia is not an appropriate context for the application of the 2719 framework, which many have proposed as an ideal funding mechanism for the mission. Instead, it has suggested exploring alternative financing models that go beyond the traditional donor base.

The Somalia Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is only 11.1 per cent funded as of May 12.

The market is the biggest economic lifeline for many people in Mogadishu and Somalia and serves many other towns and neighbouring countries, including Ethiopia and Kenya.

With donor fatigue mounting, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is expected to hold closed-door consultations Monday to deliberate on the mission's financial crisis.

The reopening of the airport, which had been shut down due to security concerns, comes after a review and assurances from local authorities that the airport will now comply with national aviation regulations.

According to Saleh Hassan, a spokesperson for the mayor of Mogadishu, the flooding also led to the collapse of nine houses and inundated the homes of 200 families. Key roads, including those connecting to Aden Abdulle International Airport, were severely affected, disrupting transportation and leaving residents stranded.

We found that erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and conflict have significantly constrained Somalia’s agricultural and livestock export performance over the past decade. While exports have not collapsed entirely, their growth trajectory has been repeatedly disrupted.

The Council highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between the federal government and regional administrations.

The outcome of these talks will be closely watched, especially as the country prepares for local elections and works toward longer-term national reforms.

The notice has gone to airlines and was given so that Somalia complies with United Nations Resolution 2758, passed in 1971 and which saw the Beijing government take Taipei's place at the global body, and the "one China" principle, the ministry added.

Reports indicate that less than 20 per cent of the entire funding required for the period between January to June 2025 has been mobilised.

Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, who previously served as foreign minister and national security chief, was appointed defence minister, replacing Jibril Abdirashid.

The ministers say bolstered numbers are crucial to regaining lost ground. If approved, the request would substantially increase the mission's capacity.

The meeting in Entebe, Uganda was convened to review security progress under the AUSSOM as well as take stock of gains made in the fight against Al-Shabaab in Somalia.

The AU forces in Somalia are credited for helping to root out the terrorists from the capital Mogadishu in 2009 as well as other major cities like Kismayo which was liberated by the Kenya Defence Forces in 2012.

The summit brought together key leaders from AUSSOM troop-contributing countries, ministers of foreign affairs and defence, as well as representatives from the African Union Commission (AUC), United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS).

AU Chairperson Mahmoud stressed that the world cannot afford the failure of the AUSSOM peacekeeping mission and called for collective efforts to continue supporting it, to bring lasting peace and stability to Somalia.

Al-Shabaab, which has waged an insurgency in Somalia since 2007 to seize power, said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi town, something the government denied was the case.

Cairo's entry into AUSSOM marks a strategic shift. Under previous mission structures—AMISOM and ATMIS—Egypt remained on the periphery for years.

The extension comes as the country moves toward holding its first one-person, one-vote local elections in over five decades. The elections are scheduled to take place in late June 2025.

The Daraawiish forces recaptured key positions, including strategic command posts previously held by the terror group.

The session turned chaotic after opposition lawmakers introduced a motion of no confidence against Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madoobe.

According to a statement issued by Somalia’s Ministry of Information, both vessels and the weapons on board were destroyed, along with an unknown number of individuals. The exact location of the strike was not disclosed.

This latest operation is part of intensified military efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia, working closely with international allies, particularly the United States, to dismantle Al-Shabaab networks and prevent destabilisation in liberated areas.

The town attacked on Wednesday, Adan Yabaal, lies around 245 kilometres north of Mogadishu and has been used as an operating base for raids on Al-Shabaab.

Past elections were indirect, with elders and clan representatives selecting leaders. Until now, civic leaders in Mogadishu were appointed by the president.

Specifically, Sudan wants the court to compel the UAE to stop all forms of assistance to the RSF, which it argues has enabled the militia to carry out mass killings, displacement, and other crimes against humanity.

The measures target individuals accused of playing critical roles in financing and supporting Al-Shabaab’s operations, including fundraising, enforcing illegal taxation, and facilitating attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

This latest disaster highlights Somalia's vulnerability to climate extremes, where cycles of drought and flooding regularly compound the challenges of a nation recovering from decades of conflict.

The Somali government continues its offensive against the militants on multiple fronts, with international partners providing critical support to security forces.

The electoral commission said it has completed all logistical preparations for the upcoming elections, including the provision of election materials and the designation of polling stations across the country.

Starlink operates in over 140 countries globally, with Somalia now becoming its 21st African market.

Bam reaffirmed AUSSOM's commitment to working closely with the Somali government and the SNA to protect civilians, safeguard major supply routes, and liberate areas under the control of Al-Shabaab militants.

Hamza thanked the people of Las Anod for their warm welcome and promised to listen to them and work with them to improve their lives.

According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the first quarter of 2025 has seen a sharp increase in the number of weapon-related injuries, placing immense pressure on hospitals already facing resource shortages.

National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA) Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali “Sambololshe” who hailed the late Gen. Dafle for pioneering its first intelligence agency NSS.