Politics
Somali President Slams Trump’s “Offensive” Remarks
The long-standing relationship between Mogadishu and Washington faced a diplomatic chill this week after Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned remarks attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, in which Somalis were reportedly described as “trash.” Mohamud called the comments deeply offensive, stressing that they undermine the dignity of an entire nation.
Politics
Somalia, Turkey Announce Offshore Oil Drilling to Begin in 2026
The Presidents of Somalia and Turkey, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, announced on Tuesday that offshore oil drilling in Somalia’s coastal waters is set to begin next year, following successful geological surveys.
Politics
UN Security Council Voices Concern Over Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Most members of the United Nations Security Council have criticized Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland, warning that the move could destabilize Somalia and have broader regional consequences, including potential impacts on Palestinians in Gaza.
Politics
Somalia: President Urges Unity After Israel Recognises Somaliland
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on Somalis, particularly those in the northern regions, to remain calm and stand united in defense of the country’s unity and territorial integrity following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland.
Politics
EU, AU Reject Israel Somaliland Recognition, Back Somalia’s Unity
The European Union has reaffirmed its firm support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity following Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.
Politics
Israel Officially Recognises Somaliland as Independent State
Israel has formally recognised the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a landmark diplomatic move that could reshape political alignments across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.
Somalia
Somalia: Cabinet Meets to Discuss Municipal Elections, Approves Key Bills
Somalia’s Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Thursday, focusing on preparations for the upcoming municipal elections in Mogadishu, scheduled later this month.
Somalia
Somalia’s Interior Minister Closes Training for Female Police Special Forces
Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), on Thursday officially closed a 90-day specialized training program for female officers of the Somali Police Force.
Somalia
South West Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Explosives Bound for Mogadishu
South West regional security forces on Wednesday seized a cache of heavy explosives allegedly intended for use by Al-Shabaab in planned attacks in Mogadishu, a senior military official confirmed.
Somalia
Somalia: Hands Over Eastern Africa Standby Force Leadership to Uganda
The Minister of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, on Tuesday officially handed over the leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) to the Republic of Uganda, marking the end of Somalia’s one-year chairmanship.