Somali premier pushes for reform to 'Islamize' the penal code

Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of the country's existing penal code, proposing that it be "Islamized" to align more closely with Islamic principles and the cultural values of the Somali people.

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Somali president set to travel to Addis Ababa for high-stakes talks with Ethiopia's PM

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to travel to Addis Ababa on Saturday following an official invitation from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The two leaders will engage in high-stakes talks aimed at resolving a year-long dispute between their nations.

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Somalia's president heads to Baladweyne to end over-year-long strife in Hirshabelle

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to visit the town of Baladweyne in the Hiran region as part of ongoing efforts to resolve tensions between local communities and authorities of Hirshabelle state, Caasimada Online news website reported on Wednesday.

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Somalia and Egypt set for critical talks on Cairo's role in AUSSOM

Somalia and Egypt are poised to engage in crucial consultations in Cairo from January 10 to 12 regarding Egypt's potential involvement in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). These high-level discussions come after both Somali and Egyptian officials indicated…

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Somalia's govt disburses $16 million to Puntland despite political gridlock: minister

Despite persistent political tensions and a lack of cooperation between Somalia's federal government and Puntland authorities, Mogadishu has disbursed $16 million in international development assistance to the region. The funds, part of broader international support, are intended to alleviate the…

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Somalia army and Jubaland forces edge closer to conflict

Somalia's army and Jubaland forces are teetering on the edge of conflict, as the military buildup intensifies daily and tensions show no signs of de-escalating, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday.

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Somalia:Facebook abuse of Power and bribe - Somali Media & Veteran Journalists accounts

We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the recent wave of coordinated cyberattacks targeting Somali journalists, bloggers, public figures, and government officials, primarily through Facebook. These malicious actions, occurring between late October and mid-November 2024, have disrupted…

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Jubaland leader presses ahead with election plans, defying Somalia's govt

Jubaland regional state has pressed ahead with plans for an indirect election, defying fierce opposition from Somalia's federal government. The region's leader, however, remains unmoved by repeated appeals from Mogadishu, further deepening the rift between the two authorities.

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International partners urge Somaliland presidential candidates to respect election results

In a press conference in Hargeisa on Thursday, international partners urged the three candidates in Somaliland's presidential race to accept the results of the November 13 election held in the breakaway region.

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Somaliland president hosts international election observers at presidential office

Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi on Thursday met with international election observers from over twelve countries, who have been monitoring the presidential election held in the self-declared republic on Wednesday.

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Facebook Crackdown Targets Somali Politicians and Journalists Amid Political Tensions

Over the past 48 hours, a wave of Facebook account suspensions has impacted Somali politicians, journalists, and prominent figures critical of the Federal Government. This development comes as Somalia faces heightened political tensions.

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US military says drone crashed in Somalia

The U.S. military announced on Friday that it is launching an investigation into the cause of an American drone crash in Somalia earlier this week, following reports of the incident by local media.

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Turkish armed drone crashes in Al-Shabaab-held area in south Somalia

A Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone, armed with missiles, crashed in an Al-Shabaab-controlled area in southern Somalia, marking the second incident this year of a military aircraft going down in territory held by the terror group in the conflict-ridden nation, Caasimada Online news website reported on Wednesday.

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Somalia's president accused of prioritizing trivial issues over public service

Opposition MP Abdirahman Abdishakur delivered a scathing criticism of Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday, accusing him of prioritizing the exhumation of bodies from graves, the demolition of homes belonging to impoverished citizens, and the repatriation of Somalis who had sought…

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Somalia: Corruption & Constitutional Violations by the Minister of Education - OpEd

Dear Minister, I write to express my profound concern regarding the current trajectory of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MOECHE) under your leadership. It is with a heavy heart that I must highlight the rampant corruption, the repeated violations of Somali laws, and the disregard…

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Air France Suspends Red Sea Flights After Houthis Missle Attack

Air France has suspended all flights over the Red Sea following a report from the crew of an aircraft who observed a "luminous object at high altitude" while flying near Sudan.

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U.S. Customs Blocks Asli Maydi Frankincense Over Labor Abuse, Rape, and Theft

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a withhold release order (WRO) against Asli Maydi, a frankincense supplier based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, citing forced labor concerns.

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foreign nationals killed after mortar attack hits Halane base in Somalia's

At least three foreign nationals lost their lives on Sunday in a mortar attack targeting the heavily fortified Halane base in Mogadishu, which houses diplomatic missions, including those of the United States, United Kingdom, and the United Nations.

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Villa Somalia and Jubaland now teeter on the edge of full-blown war

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe, previously allies in the nation's political landscape, now find themselves on the brink of war after a divisive National Consultative Council meeting revealed profound rifts, prompting both sides to mobilize for a possible…

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Somalia to relocate Ethiopian embassy from presidential palace

Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has announced that the Ethiopian embassy, currently situated within the presidential palace, will be relocated to its previous site, which is now vacant. This decision comes in response to significant public outcry over the embassy's presence in such…

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