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    International partners back Somali president’s push for national dialogue against al-Shabaab

    Monday April 7, 2025Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud delivers a national address from Villa Somalia on March 30, 2025, announcing a proposed platform...

    Somalia requires national ID for access to public services

    Monday April 7, 2025Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre attends a cabinet meeting in Mogadishu, Somalia. Barre has directed all government agencies to...

    Hassan Sheikh meets regional leaders to prepare national dialogue for political unity

    Saturday April 5, 2025Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meets with the leaders of South West, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug states at Villa Somalia in...

    Southwest opposition supports national peace dialogue, urges leaders to deliver on promises

    Tuesday April 1, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — A coalition of opposition politicians from Somalia's Southwest State has endorsed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent call...

    Southwest opposition group backs president’s call for national peace talks

    Tuesday April 1, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – The Maanshiil Forum, an opposition group in Somalia’s Southwest regional state, has welcomed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s...

    Fahad Yasin urges President Mohamud to convene national forum on counterterrorism

    Saturday March 29, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali intelligence chief Fahad Yasin Haji Dahir has urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to convene a...

    Somali National Army clashes with Al-Shabaab near Hudur district

    Thursday March 27, 2025Baidoa (HOL) — Somali National Army (SNA) forces, specifically the 9th Brigade Command, engaged in a fierce clash with Al-Shabaab...

    Puntland security forces arrest journalist over national ID card registration

    Wednesday March 26, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Puntland security forces arrested freelance journalist Dalmar Socdaal in Galkayo on Tuesday night after he allegedly registered...

    Puntland rejects Somalia’s national ID, calls it politically motivated

    Wednesday March 19, 2025Garowe (HOL)  — Puntland has rejected the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Identification Card registration initiative, calling it politically motivated...

    Somalia unveils five-year national transformation plan following major cabinet reshuffle

    Monday March 17, 2025Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and government officials stand during the launch ceremony of the National Transformation Plan (NTP...

    President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud honours winners of Somalia’s national Quran competition

    Friday March 14, 2025Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (center) poses with winners of the National Quran Competition during an awards ceremony in Mogadishu....

    Somalia’s opposition leaders back military offensive against Al-Shabaab and urge national security reform

    Wednesday March 5, 2025 Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame (L...

    Farmaajo calls for national unity in fight against Al-Shabaab and ISIS groups

    Wednesday March 5, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has reiterated that the fight against Al-Shabaab and ISIS is a...

    Somali National Army repels Al-Shabab attack near Bal’ad district in Middle Shabelle region

    Thursday February 27, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) forces repelled an Al-Shabab attack on military bases on the outskirts of Bal'ad...

    Somalia faces renewed calls for national FGM ban as survivors speak out

    Friday February 14, 2025A panel of activists, religious leaders, and survivors discuss the urgent need for Somalia to enact a national ban on...

    National security vs equal rights: Leaders clash over Ruto’s ID policy

    By BRUHAN MAKONGTuesday February 11, 2025While some have hailed the decision ending vetting required for issuance of identification documents to residents of Northern...