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Somalia Seeks Ugandan Investment as Hassan Sheikh Praises UPDF Role in Security
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has pledged government support for Ugandan investors seeking business opportunities in Somalia while praising Uganda’s longstanding military contribution to the country’s security.
Puntland President Calls for Urgent Talks to Avert Deepening Political Crisis in Somalia
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has called for urgent national talks to resolve Somalia’s election dispute, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of obstructing negotiations over an agreed electoral process.
Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Official Visit
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for an official visit that the Somali embassy said is intended for him to perform Umrah.
Several Killed as Somali and Oromia Forces Clash in Ethiopia’s Moyale
Several people have been killed and at least 10,000 displaced to Kenya after clashes between Somali and Oromia regional forces in Ethiopia’s border town of Moyale.
Oman Reopens Embassy in Somalia After 36 Years
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali has received the credentials of Oman’s newly appointed ambassador, welcoming the reopening of the sultanate’s embassy in Mogadishu after 36 years.
Ilhan Omar Raises More Than $1.5 Million Over Two Days After Home Search
US Representative Ilhan Omar raised more than $1.5 million over two days after federal agents searched her Minnesota home as part of an investigation into alleged immigration document irregularities, according to The Washington Post.
Somalia's Hirshabelle President Ali Guudlawe Re-elected for Another Five-Year Term
Ali Guudlawe has been re-elected as Hirshabelle president after securing 81 votes in a regional parliamentary election in Jowhar, extending his leadership for another five-year term.
At Least 9 Killed in Clashes in Ethiopia’s Border Town of Moyale as Thousands Flee to Kenya
At least nine people have been killed in clashes between Oromo and Somali communities in Ethiopia’s border town of Moyale, forcing thousands to flee across the border into Kenya amid escalating tensions.
Somalia targets 2029 to join World Trade Organization
Somalia aims to join the World Trade Organization by 2029 as the government prepares trade reforms, legal documents and negotiations to boost exports and attract foreign investment.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Congratulates Newly Elected Galmudug Leader
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated newly elected Galmudug leader Liibaan Ahmed Hassan and his deputy, urging them to prioritise security, reconciliation, unity and development.
Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Political Pressure After Federal Agents Searched Her Home
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has accused President Donald Trump of political pressure following a federal search of her home on October 12, saying death threats and security concerns have forced her family to consider moving.
Somalia’s Ruling Party-Backed Candidate Wins Galmudug Presidency
Liibaan Ahmed Hassan has been elected president of Somalia’s Galmudug state with 72 votes, defeating rival Abdirahman Abdullahi Dirie as political tensions over the country’s electoral process continue.
UAE carries out first airstrike in Somalia since November 2025, officials say
The United Arab Emirates has carried out an airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab militants in Puntland’s Galgala mountains, security officials said, in the first reported Emirati strike in northern Somalia since November 2025.
Somalia Crisis Deepens: Airstrikes Hit Bakool as Political Rivalries in Southwest Boil Over
Targeted airstrikes hit positions held by Al-Shabaab militants and factional forces loyal to former Southwest State President Laftagareen in Somalia’s Bakool region, as political conflict and armed clashes intensify across Bay and Bakool.
Trump Says Ilhan Omar Could Face Jail or Deportation Amid Immigration Records Investigation
US President Donald Trump says Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar could face jail or deportation as investigators reportedly examine her immigration records following a search of her Washington residence.
Deadly Bomb Blasts Hit Passenger Vehicle and Motorcycle in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle
Two explosions struck a passenger vehicle travelling from Mogadishu to Baidoa and a motorcycle in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, killing at least three people and leaving others feared dead or injured.
Somalia Angered as Ethiopia Refuses to Intervene in South West State Conflict
Somalia is reportedly angered after Ethiopian commanders refused to intervene in the South West state conflict, as forces loyal to ousted leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen recaptured five strategic towns.
Somalia’s Election Showdown: Opposition Warns Hassan Sheikh Against Unilateral Decisions
Somalia’s Future Council has rejected the federal government’s election timetable, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of unilateral decision-making and warning that the dispute threatens national unity, federalism and the country’s state-building process.
Somali Supreme Court validates Hirshabelle election results, confirming ruling party’s majority
Somalia’s Supreme Court has validated the results of Hirshabelle’s September 30 parliamentary election, confirming that Caddaaladda iyo Wadajir won 78 of the legislature’s 99 seats after more than 112,000 valid votes were counted.
Netanyahu map places Somaliland, Puntland in Israel-UAE-aligned bloc
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented a regional security map grouping Somaliland and Puntland with territories considered friendly to Israel and the UAE, amid shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa.