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    Jubaland accuses Somalia’s president of undermining constitution, warns of one-party rule

    Thursday May 15, 2025FILE — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam MadobeGarowe (HOL) —Jubaland’s regional government has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of...

    Sixteen former leaders accuse President Hassan Sheikh of politicizing leadership, undermining federal unity

    Thursday May 15, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – A group of sixteen prominent Somali politicians, including former president and prime ministers, have accused President Hassan...

    Trump meets Syrian president, urges him to establish ties with Israel

    By Gram Slattery, Pesha Magid and Andrew MillsThursday May 15, 2025U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi...

    President Hassan Sheikh meets SSC-Khaatumo leader in Mogadishu

    Sunday May 11, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with SSC-Khaatumo leader Abdikadir Ahmed Aw Ali Firdhiye at Villa Somalia...

    Former President Sharif condemns outcomes of NCC summit, warns against politicization of military

    Saturday May 10, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has strongly criticized the outcomes of the recent National Consultative Council (NCC)...

    Somali president, AFRICOM commander discuss expanded security cooperation

    Wednesday May 7, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with General Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM),...

    Shoe thrown at Kenya’s President Ruto during rally

    Tuesday May 6, 2025Kenyan President William Ruto Leon Neal/Getty ImagesKenya’s President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech...

    Hirshabelle president accuses federal MP Xadoole of undermining regional administration

    Monday May 5, 2025Jowhar (HOL) — Hirshabelle regional state President Ali Guudlawe accused Somali federal lawmaker Osman Xadoole of working to destabilize the...

    Southwest President Laftagareen visits frontlines in Bay region ahead of anti-Al-Shabaab offensive

    Monday May 5, 2025Baidoa (HOL) — Southwest regional state President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen visited frontline troops in the Bay region on Sunday...

    Somaliland president backs prisoner release, urges reopening of trade with SSC-Khaatumo

    Tuesday April 29, 2025Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed AbdullahiAbdillahi' Cirro' on Tuesday pledged to prioritize the release of detainees captured during...

    President Putin invites Somali President to Russia–Arab League Summit

    Monday April 28, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially invited Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to attend the upcoming Russia–Arab...

    President Mohamud says re-election bid uncertain, prioritizes security and reforms

    Sunday April 27, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he has not yet decided whether he will seek a third...

    Puntland President urges Somali leader to fulfill promise of political dialogue

    Sunday April 27, 2025Garowe (HOL) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Saturday urged Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to honor his pledge...

    Somali President praises Troop-Contributing Countries at AUSSOM Summit in Uganda

    Saturday April 26, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the Summit of Heads of State and Government of Troop Contributing...

    Somaliland President marks first 100 days with address in Hargeisa

    Friday April 25, 2025Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro marked his administration’s first 100 days in office on Thursday by...

    Somalia’s president attends Kampala TCC summit to assess AUSSOM’s operational challenges

    Thursday April 24, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to attend a summit of Troop Contributing...