President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Stories
The statement comes after at least 20 people, most of them civilians, were killed last week in fierce clashes between Somalia’s security forces and re...
Talks between the president and opposition groups have been part of broader efforts to address disagreements over constitutional reforms, the future o...
NISA said it is closely tracking the financial operations and assets of terrorist networks—particularly Al-Shabaab militants who impose illegal levies...
The Somali presidency, Villa Somalia, praised Egypt's "unwavering support," but analysts suggest that Egypt is seeking diplomatic ballast amid heighte...
The Centennial Vision 2060 strategy, developed by the National Economic Council, outlines Somalia's aim to become a middle-income country within the n...
Former presidents, federal and state officials, Somali leaders, and scholars attended the meeting. Some key opposition parties did not attend, stating...
Hassan stated that Somalia’s path to a stable statehood should no longer rely on international mechanisms, and instead must be rooted in national lead...
Local media reports indicate that in addition to house-to-house visits, residents are being stopped in public spaces, including markets and bus statio...
They will join the 500 special forces officers deployed to Mogadishu in April 2025 as part of a planned 2,500-strong unit aimed at boosting Somalia's...
Over the past few weeks, speculation about a change in the intelligence leadership had intensified, largely due to emerging reports of internal fricti...
Beyond policy matters, President Erdoğan extended his congratulations to President Hassan and the Somali people ahead of the upcoming Eid ul-Adha holi...
President Hassan made the remarks on Tuesday while unveiling a new building for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a project spearheaded by Minister M...
Once political adversaries, Saeed and Ahmed have decided to settle their differences and work together to challenge President Hassan, who returned to...
Farmaajo’s remarks were amplified by a joint statement from 16 prominent Somali politicians, including former leaders Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Hassan Ali...
The outcome of these talks will be closely watched, especially as the country prepares for local elections and works toward longer-term national refor...
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 Kis...
Bam reaffirmed AUSSOM's commitment to working closely with the Somali government and the SNA to protect civilians, safeguard major supply routes, and...
Somalia and Egypt have long enjoyed cordial relations. Both nations are members of the Arab League and maintain diplomatic missions in each other’s ca...
The international community praised the President’s initiative, describing it as both timely and necessary. They urged all stakeholders to convene urg...
A joint communique issued after their meeting at Nakasero State House in Kampala said the two leaders discussed various issues of importance to both c...
Military operations alone will not defeat Al-Shabaab. A comprehensive strategy must include political engagement with local communities, clan elders,...
Turkey pledged to enhance military training for Somali forces and boost intelligence-sharing to weaken Al-Shabaab’s networks.
The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...
According to the Global Terrorism Index, 2025, the Sahel is now the most affected region globally, accounting for over half of all deaths from terrori...
After his re-election in May 2022, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared a total war against Al-Shabaab.
This year's winner was Abdirahman Abdullahi Osman from Southwest State who took home the first cash prize of about Sh2.5 million.
Hassan reminded the Somali public to pray for peace and stability in their country, to forgive each other and to stand with their government in its fi...
In an interview with Universal TV, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, said that the two nations are engaged in discussions and aim...
Mogadishu airport was hit by at least one mortar shell shortly before Abiy's plane landed on Thursday, despite all roads around the high security comp...
Mogadishu was under an overnight lockdown ahead of PM Abiy’s arrival, with major roads in and around the airport closed off and movement restricted.
