Tag: Somalia
Somali security leaders launch anti-Al-Shabaab campaign in Hiiraan
Somali National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA) Director Abdullahi Sanbalolshe kicked off a campaign against Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan on Saturday. He met ...President Mohamud vows push to for direct elections in Somalia despite opposition
Somali President Hassan Mohamud has reiterated his administration’s determination to transition the country to a one-person, one-vote system, replacing the current parliamentary ...Somali forces capture 12 suspected Al-Shabaab operatives in South-West Region
Somalia’s SouthWest state intelligence agency unveiled 12 suspected Al-Shabaab operatives captured during a recent operation near Baydhabo town. The National Intelligence and ...Somalia requests end of UNSOM mandate
Somalia is seeking a shift in its relationship with the United Nations and has requested the termination of the UN Assistance Mission ...Weekly wrap-up, Wednesday 8 May, 2024
Here is a recap of the main events of the week: Security and the fight against Al-Shabaab On May 2nd, in Djibouti, ...Saudi Arabia, UK partner with UNICEF to fight malnutrition in Somalia
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the UK joined forces with UNICEF on Monday, signing a $5 ...Amnesty International calls for war crime probe after Turkish drone strike kills 23 civilians in ...
Rights group Amnesty International released a report on Tuesday, stating that airstrikes by Somalia’s military using Turkish drones killed 23 civilians, including ...Somalia and Kenya strengthen ties with multifaceted agreements
Kenya and Somalia took a significant step toward solidifying their relationship on Monday by signing several key agreements. These agreements encompass a ...Turkey not welcomed on our coastline, says Somaliland after defense pact with FGS
The self-declared state of Somaliland said that it would not allow Turkish access to its coastline in response to a recent defense ...Somali Deputy Prime Minister discusses bilateral relations at OIC summit
Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic ...