President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Stories
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.
In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, Ilyas accused Somalia of deliberately undermining Puntland's efforts to combat the terrorist group.
The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.
The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...
AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...
The agreement also included health sector collaboration to improve healthcare systems in both countries, tourism development to boost tourism, a defen...
Eastleigh Business Community Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi Yare led the delegation of 27 Kenyan businesspeople to the launch.
Somalia expressed a willingness to facilitate Ethiopia's maritime needs, provided Somali sovereignty remains intact.
In December 2023, Somalia announced its completion of the HIPC programme, qualifying for $4.5 billion in debt relief.
They stressed the necessity for AUSSOM to be adequately financed and called on stakeholders to explore all possible funding avenues.
