Somali Politics

IMO Secretary-General calls for urgent release of 44 seafarers held by pirates Ship Management International10:35
Lord Ashcroft: The President of Somaliland tells me it’s time for Britain to recognise his… ConservativeHome06:25
Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support The New Arab21:05
Somalia says Turkish F-16s used in strikes on Al-Shabaab targets Turkish Minute16:04
Ethiopia’s declining influence in Somalia geopolitics Borkena22:17
Egypt steps up efforts to secure release of sailors on ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia The National10:32
A successful operation by the Somali army resulted in the elimination of 35 al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle Voice Of Emirates06:49

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Yesterday
Somalia Approves Maritime Cooperation Agreement with Egypt Horseed Media15:14 9-Jul-26
Somalia rejects claims linking EU visa restrictions to eVisa system Horseed Media14:53 9-Jul-26
Watch: Omar-backed mayor mocks outrage over Somalia July 4th trip with sarcastic 'apology' Fox News13:57 9-Jul-26
Puntland blocks federal commander Gen. Jima’le Takar as Somalia military standoff deepens Somali Guardian12:38 9-Jul-26
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan College of Health Sciences holds graduation ceremony in Mogadishu Middle East Monitor11:52 9-Jul-26
Türkiye helps mediate talks between gov't, opposition in Somalia Daily Sabah09:51 9-Jul-26
In the last 7 days
Türkiye facilitates Somalia government-opposition dialogue in Mogadishu Yeni Şafak22:25 8-Jul-26
UK Parliament event highlights Türkiye-UK-Somalia cooperation for Somalia’s future Anadolu Agency16:35 8-Jul-26
Somalia opposition made ‘serious mistake’ by accepting Turkey’s deputy intelligence chief as mediator, Senator Samatar… Somali Guardian09:09 8-Jul-26
The Logic of Greater Somalia in Contemporary Politics Horn Review08:57 8-Jul-26
Somali Pirates Are Back — But the Coalition That Beat Them Isn’t Coming War on the Rocks08:36 8-Jul-26
Somalia: Somalia, Italy Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Media, Culture and Tourism AllAfrica08:33 8-Jul-26
Fresh diplomatic initiative targets Somalia’s electoral stalemate Horseed Media07:30 8-Jul-26
Somalia’s Political Fragmentation Fuels Al-Shabaab’s Resurgence Robert Lansing Institute20:59 7-Jul-26
Turkey holds Somalia government-opposition pre-talks as Puntland, Jubaland boycott ahead of key negotiations Somali Guardian18:33 7-Jul-26
Somali Defense Minister Says Only Two Parties Compete for Somalia: Al-Shabaab and JSP Somali Guardian12:59 7-Jul-26
IMO Secretary-General calls for urgent release of 44 seafarers held by pirates Ship Management International10:35 7-Jul-26
Somalia: Somali, Saudi Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties and Maritime Security AllAfrica08:50 7-Jul-26
Saudi Arabia Rejects Anything that Undermines Somalia’s Security Asharq Al-Awsat05:44 7-Jul-26
Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Somalia’s Foreign Minister Riyadh Daily19:20 6-Jul-26
Libya and Somalia agree to continue consultations and strengthen bilateral cooperation. Libyan News Agency (LANA)18:52 6-Jul-26
CAIR-NY Condemns Bomb Threat, Vandalism After Racist Push-Back Against Buffalo Somali Flag Raising Council on American-Islamic Relations (Press Release)18:04 6-Jul-26
Somalia’s Security Transition, Political Challenges, and the Future of the Federal Government Borkena15:34 6-Jul-26
IMO Chief Urges Immediate Release of 44 Seafarers Held by Somali Pirates gCaptain15:03 6-Jul-26
Somalia: Mogadishu Port Chief Visits Seattle to Strengthen Institutional Cooperation AllAfrica11:47 6-Jul-26
Somalia’s president slams Israel as an ‘evil’, war-mongering state Somali Guardian11:00 6-Jul-26
Somalia: Puntland bans Turkish fishing firm SOMTURK Somali Guardian15:59 5-Jul-26
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Hu Changchun Attends the Reception Marking the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China14:55 5-Jul-26
KSrelief Continues Operation of Somalia’s National Blood Bank Riyadh Daily22:12 4-Jul-26
Al-Shabaab patrols Mogadishu outskirts at night as Somalia’s government touts improved security Somali Guardian17:14 4-Jul-26
Somalia: Puntland MPs Accuse Somali Federal Government of Undermining Federal System Horseed Media15:44 4-Jul-26
Washington Pushes to End UN Support in Somalia The Reporter10:18 4-Jul-26
AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia at risk of collapse as US ends key UN support Somali Guardian09:25 4-Jul-26
AU holds emergency talks over Somalia mission after US ends key funding Horseed Media20:23 3-Jul-26
A plea from prison by a young Somali mother who mocked the president Index on Censorship14:14 3-Jul-26
The End of UNSOS Support and Somalia’s Impending Security Crisis Horn Review13:48 3-Jul-26
Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Wang Yu Attends the Inauguration Ceremony of Somali Diaspora Center Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China08:23 3-Jul-26
Somalia: Somaliland Rejects Claims of Eastman Minerals Investment Agreement AllAfrica06:06 3-Jul-26
In the last month
Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support The New Arab21:05 2-Jul-26
Mogadishu’s military failures: Why has Al-Shabaab resurfaced? Voice Of Emirates12:24 2-Jul-26
Sweden extends criticized Somalia support to boost deportations, minister says Sweden Herald12:22 2-Jul-26
Somalia’s 2026 security impasse: The geography of an unwinnable war Somali Guardian10:14 2-Jul-26
Lord Ashcroft: The President of Somaliland tells me it’s time for Britain to recognise his… ConservativeHome06:25 2-Jul-26
Ugandan Contingent Appoints New Deputy Commander in Somalia Horseed Media05:22 2-Jul-26
Somalia Marks 66th Anniversary of Independence and Union in Mogadishu Horseed Media05:12 2-Jul-26
Syria congratulates Somalia on Independence Day Syrian Arab News Agency21:45 1-Jul-26
HH the Amir sends congratulations to President of Somalia Gulf Times19:39 1-Jul-26
Red-state capital city sparks conservative fire over Somali flag-raising at city hall: ‘Excuse… Fox News19:04 1-Jul-26
The fate of the Somali Bantu reveals the failure of Somalia’s state-building project LSE18:34 1-Jul-26
Somalia marks 66th Independence Day amid tight security and political divisions Somali Guardian17:26 1-Jul-26
Somalia says Turkish F-16s used in strikes on Al-Shabaab targets Turkish Minute16:04 1-Jul-26
President Aliyev salutes Somalia on National Day, eyes stronger partnership Caliber.AZ14:50 1-Jul-26
The Somalia dividend Kenya can no longer afford to ignore The Standard14:08 1-Jul-26
Amir sends congratulations to president of Somalia Qatar Tribune10:27 1-Jul-26
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates President of Somalia Trend News Agency09:39 1-Jul-26
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Somali President on national holiday Azeri-Press Agency09:31 1-Jul-26
Somalia: Puntland President Criticises Federal Government in July 1 Address Horseed Media09:10 1-Jul-26
Somalia says joint airstrikes with Türkiye killed dozens of Al Shabab fighters Horseed Media09:00 1-Jul-26
A successful operation by the Somali army resulted in the elimination of 35 al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle Voice Of Emirates06:49 1-Jul-26
Azerbaijan congratulates Somalia, Canada, Burundi on national holidays Caliber.AZ06:40 1-Jul-26
Somalia National Day U.S Department of State05:31 1-Jul-26
Ethiopia’s Declining Influence in Somalia Geopolitics Borkena22:17 30-Jun-26
Turkey’s f-16 jets kill Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia air strikes, defense ministry says Somali Guardian15:56 30-Jun-26
Somalia election crisis: International partners launch final bid for government-opposition talks Somali Guardian10:50 30-Jun-26
Egypt steps up efforts to secure release of sailors on ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia The National10:32 30-Jun-26
Somalia's tariff-free access to 1.4 bln Chinese buyers a 'big deal' CGTN10:23 30-Jun-26
Somalia Deputy PM Rejects Claims He Was Deported from Kenya Horseed Media05:19 30-Jun-26
Somalia and Ethiopia Leaders Hold Talks on Security and Regional Cooperation Horseed Media05:09 30-Jun-26
CAIR-Minnesota Calls on Congress to Rebuke Majority Whip Tom Emmer for Racist Remarks Targeting Somali Americans Council on American-Islamic Relations (Press Release)18:14 29-Jun-26
A Strategic Pause or a Change of Policy Toward the Republic of Somaliland? Borkena17:14 29-Jun-26
President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Ethiopia for 4th Time in Six Months Borkena16:34 29-Jun-26
Somali officials, businesses eye China's vast market, investment opportunities under zero-tariff policy Global Times15:48 29-Jun-26
Prime Minister Abiy Discusses Bilateral Ties with Somali President Ethiopian News Agency13:23 29-Jun-26
Somali woman jailed for three years over social media criticism Tamil Guardian13:19 29-Jun-26
Somaliland rejects Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s dialogue offer, says it seeks to undermine recognition… Somali Guardian09:33 29-Jun-26
The Narok Parley and the Jubaland Interplay, Understanding Hassan Sheikh’s Outreach to Kenya Horn Review09:20 29-Jun-26
Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia for Official Visit Horseed Media07:35 29-Jun-26
Somalia: Central African Republic Declares Cholera Outbreak AllAfrica06:56 29-Jun-26
Somalia crisis: Defence minister Fiqi threatens opposition as ex-spy chief Sanbalolshe alleges Hassan Sheikh Mohamud… Somali Guardian14:46 28-Jun-26
Somalia’s president names Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti as “missing parts” of greater Somalia – reviving a dream that… Somali Guardian12:24 28-Jun-26
Fraud suspect behind $250 million scam tracked down in Somalia The Independent01:49 28-Jun-26
Somalia says airstrikes kill at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle Horseed Media17:01 27-Jun-26
Kenya deports Somalia deputy prime minister over alleged passport irregularities Horseed Media16:40 27-Jun-26
US and Somali authorities arrest suspect in Minnesota pandemic fraud case Horseed Media16:30 27-Jun-26
Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged ringleader of Minnesota fraud Al Jazeera08:40 27-Jun-26
Secretary-General Appoints Mohamed Yahya of Somalia Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy… United Nations (Press Release)21:14 26-Jun-26
Somalia: Somalia Accedes to Fifteen International Maritime Conventions and Legal Instruments in a Historic… AllAfrica17:06 26-Jun-26
EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns Al Jazeera16:34 26-Jun-26
Letter from Mogadishu: Mohamud in surprise visit to Nairobi as Somalia mediators set to arrive The Standard15:47 26-Jun-26
Kenya deports Somalia's deputy prime minister days after Ruto met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Tuko News11:03 26-Jun-26
Hargeisa offers Israel a Red Sea base Africa Confidential18:04 25-Jun-26
Somaliland president receives hero’s welcome in Hargeisa after Israel visit Somali Guardian16:13 25-Jun-26
EU tightens visa requirements for Somalis Sweden Herald10:58 25-Jun-26
Mogadishu’s Claims and Hargeisa’s Reality Horn Review07:16 25-Jun-26
Somalia: Puntland Announces Restrictions on Entry of Certain Federal Officials and Armed Groups Horseed Media05:45 25-Jun-26
Somalia PM Visits Galmudug as Focus Turns to Regional Presidential Election Horseed Media05:35 25-Jun-26
Eastern-based government bans entry of Sudanese, Eritrean, Somali, and Ethiopian nationals The Libya Observer20:23 24-Jun-26
Puntland bans Somalia government officials from entering region Somali Guardian17:37 24-Jun-26
Robert Stryk of Stryk Global Diplomacy Calls for the Resignation of President Hassan Sheikh… PR Newswire (Press Release)15:54 24-Jun-26
Somalia: Somaliland, World Bank Review Public Financial Reform Project AllAfrica10:47 24-Jun-26
Video of William Ruto driving Somalia's President in Polaris Xpedition XP 5 at his home emerges Tuko News09:33 24-Jun-26
Somalia: Puntland Parliament Approves Newly Appointed Ministers Horseed Media06:10 24-Jun-26
Somalia and International Partners Approve New Stability Fund Work Plan Horseed Media06:00 24-Jun-26
Somali government calls for immediate end to fighting in Sool region Horseed Media05:50 24-Jun-26
Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Wang Yu Meets with the New Leader of Southwest State of Somalia Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China03:24 24-Jun-26
The government appointed by the parliament is banning entry to citizens of Sudan, Eritrea,… Libyan News Agency (LANA)21:35 23-Jun-26
Al Muraikhi discusses ways to strengthen relations with ministers of Somalia, Libya Qatar Tribune23:36 22-Jun-26
Rising Security Concerns in Ethiopia’s Somali Region Require Urgent Federal Attention Borkena23:12 22-Jun-26
Why Has Somalia Failed to Build a Strong Federal Government Since 1991 While the Republic of Somaliland Has Built… Borkena23:02 22-Jun-26
Doing business in Somalia: unpacking the realities on the ground How We Made It In Africa19:26 22-Jun-26
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets Somali counterpart Gulf Times15:05 22-Jun-26
US airstrikes in Somalia return after brief pause Stripes13:35 22-Jun-26
Why Somalia’s Constitutional Crisis Threatens the Horn of Africa Observer Research Foundation13:22 22-Jun-26
Somalia: Intense clashes in Baidoa as political tensions peak Somali Guardian10:57 22-Jun-26
Somalia Takes Seat on African Union Peace and Security Council for First Time Horseed Media16:03 21-Jun-26

      
            
      
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