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Somalia’s EALA seats frozen as court battle continues

Nairobi (Somalia Today) — Somalia has asked Kenya to help break a legal deadlock over its East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) seats. A regional...
Politics

Somalia warns foreign firms against illegal mining

Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — The Federal Government of Somalia issued a sharp warning on Sunday, instructing all individuals and companies, including foreign firms, to...
Politics

Somali Future Council summit faces Somaliland MPs hurdle

Kismayo (Somalia Today) — A major summit planned by the opposition Somali Future Council has run into a serious and unexpected hurdle, sources told...
Politics

Fahad Yasin: Party spat shows president unfit for election

Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — Somalia's former intelligence chief, Fahad Yasin, said Saturday that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is "unfit for election" on a national...
Politics

UK follows US with warning over Somalia’s e-visa hack

London (Somalia Today) — The United Kingdom warned its citizens on Friday about a major data breach in Somalia’s new e-visa system, a day...
East Africa

Ethiopia’s sea access illusion: A dream that died before it reached the shore

Ethiopia’s repeated push for sea access, published on Addis Standard, reflects a political dream that ignores geography, history, international law, and the security interests...
Politics

Farmaajo back in Mogadishu as election looms in Somalia

Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmaajo) returned to Mogadishu on Thursday after a two-year absence from the capital. His arrival...
Politics

Somali President suspends three top aides: Sources

Mogadishu (Somalia Today) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has suspended three senior officials from his office, sources at Villa Somalia told Somalia Today. President...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during an address in Mogadishu.

Somali president calls Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a ‘trap’

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attends the Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa.

Somali president accuses foreign powers of stoking instability

People wave Israeli flags during an event in Miami Beach, Florida.

Israel penetrated Somalia politics, ex-minister says

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” in his Hargeisa office

Somaliland president expected in Israel for embassy opening

Trump on Thanksgiving video call with U.S. soldiers as he halts migration from Somalia, ‘Third World’ states

Trump not expected to recognise Somaliland, source says

Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro meets US diplomat Justin Davis in Hargeisa

US diplomat visits Somaliland as Hargeisa courts Washington

General view of Maka Al Mukarama Road in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu on edge as opposition vows protest over mandate row

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni sitting at his desk in his office on December 21, 2025.

Clan fighters train as pressure mounts on Puntland leader

A general view of the U.S. State Department building in Washington, D.C.

US reaffirms Somalia’s sovereignty, explores Somaliland cooperation

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meets opposition leaders in Mogadishu

Foreign partners urge Somali leaders to resume election talks

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivering a speech at Alliance Mosque in Mogadishu

Somali president calls Somaliland’s Jerusalem plan a disgrace

A general view from a drone shows part of Jerusalem's Old City including the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab, Muslim states reject Somaliland’s Jerusalem embassy plan

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” in his Hargeisa office

Somaliland accuses UK of double standards over recognition

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni sitting at his desk in his office on December 21, 2025.

Puntland says Somalia in transition, urges donors to bypass Mogadishu

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during Somali Youth Day.

Somalia’s president defies opposition, claims 2027 mandate

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh meets opposition leaders at Villa Somalia

Somalia vows direct vote as opposition says president’s term is over

Voters queue at a polling station in Baidoa during Somalia’s South West election.

JSP wins South West vote as Somalia election row deepens

Justin Davis attends a Europe Day celebration in Mogadishu with Somali and EU officials.

US diplomat says direct elections are inevitable for Somalia

European Union flags flutter in Brussels

EU calls for inclusive deal as Somalia election tensions rise

US Chargé d’Affaires to Somalia Justin Davis

US says it will not dictate Somalia election process

omali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressing the nation from Mogadishu.

Hassan Sheikh says opposition protest meant to disrupt Somalia

Voters queue at a polling station in Baidoa during Somalia’s South West election.

Somalia’s South West votes in historic direct election

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Qoor-Qoor chair a cabinet meeting in Dhusamareb

Security takeover sparks Villa Somalia-Galmudug power struggle

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meets opposition leaders in Mogadishu

Somali opposition set terms for talks with the president

Hassan Sheikh receives UAE ambassador’s credentials

Somalia denies expelling UAE ambassador amid strained ties

Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” in his Hargeisa office

Exclusive: UAE lobbying four countries to recognise Somaliland

Somalia military forces parade during 65th independence anniversary in Mogadishu

Somali government tightens security as mandate row grows

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