On Wednesday, heavy gunfire broke out in central Mogadishu, with former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire saying that he was being attacked by governme...
The fighting marked one of the most serious confrontations in the capital in recent months and underscored growing tensions between the federal govern...
The opposition is preparing to stage demonstrations in Mogadishu this week amid growing disagreements with the federal government over electoral refor...
Opposition groups have repeatedly accused the federal government of attempting to silence critics, while government officials maintain that security m...
Hassan said Somalia should move away from the clan-based model in which lawmakers and senior leaders are selected through delegates and negotiations a...
Although the talks concluded without a consensus, the AU praised both sides for engaging in direct discussions, describing the dialogue as being in th...
Her case has drawn attention far beyond Somalia after Amnesty International declared her a prisoner of conscience, a term used for people detained sol...
Abdullahi Noor said his decision followed a period of reflection on the current political situation in Somalia. He pointed to the need for inclusive d...
In early March 2026, Somalia’s parliament approved constitutional amendments extending both presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five yea...
The main opposition coalition said the expiry of parliament’s mandate has created a legal and political gap, and it accused President Hassan Sheikh Mo...
Members of the Somali Future Council and other political actors argue that the changes could deepen disagreements among leaders if they are not accomp...
Once signed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the new charter will formally replace the provisional Constitution adopted in 2012.
The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...
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...
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.
The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.
AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...
The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...
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.
Several East African leaders graced the event held at State House, Nairobi, in support of Odinga's bid for the prestigious continental position.
Following the signing, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to preserving Somalia's territorial integrity and expressed a firm stance again...
Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to advancing regional peace, stability and development.
This represents a departure from the indirect voting system that has historically governed Somali elections over the last few decades.
In a post on X, Hussein said the government had put in place conditions that the terror group must adhere to before any talks can begin.
At the Oslo Forum 2024 in Norway, President Hassan expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with the rebels.
The two countries are also seeking to boost relations through political consultations, trade, health, and education.
The comments by the two countries come barely weeks after the African Union consented to a request by Somalia to establish a post-ATMIS mission that w...
