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    Somaliland cabinet reviews security, economic reforms, and infrastructure in 100-day plan

    Thursday March 13, 2025Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) speaks during a cabinet session in Hargeisa, outlining his administration’s focus on stability, economic...

    Himilo Qaran condemns Al-Shabaab attack, blames Somali government for security lapses

    Thursday March 13, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — The Himilo Qaran Party, led by former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has condemned the recent Al-Shabaab attack...

    Somalia faces hotter, drier Gu 2025 season, threatening food and water security

    FILE - An aerial shot of dry surrounding farmland in Salaxley, Puntland, Somalia. On 14 December 2022. FAO/AreteMogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is bracing...

    Somalia to require airlines to submit passenger data for border security

    Monday March 10, 2025FILE - A Somali immigration officer processes a passenger's passport at Mogadishu's international airport. As part of new security measures,...

    Somali ambassador denies President Mohamud rejected U.S. Embassy security warning

    Monday March 10, 2025Somalia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Abdi, speaks during an interview with VOA Somali. (Photo: VOA)Mogadishu (HOL) —...

    Somali presidential adviser blasts Hirshabelle and federal government over security failures

    Friday March 7, 2025FILE - Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim Qoone, the presidential adviser on federal-state relationsMogadishu (HOL) — A senior adviser to Somalia's president...

    Somali security forces complete Ethiopian-led training program in Baidoa

    Friday March 7, 2025 Somali security personnel march during a graduation ceremony in Baidoa after completing a six-month Ethiopian-led training program under the African...

    Somalia downplays security concerns after U.S. terror warning suspends flights

    Friday March 7, 2025FILE - Somali Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Fardowsa Osman Egal, attends a government meeting in Mogadishu.Mogadishu  (HOL) —...

    Hundreds of Somalia’s security forces graduate from Ethiopian-led training program in Baidoa

    FanaBCFriday March 7, 2025Hundreds of Somali security forces have successfully graduated today in Baidoa after completing a rigorous six-month training program conducted by...

    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...

    Outspoken Somali political commentator Ali Adan Mumin arrested on security charges

    Sunday March 2, 2025Somali police have arrested social media commentator Ali Adan Mumin, accusing him of threatening national security and defaming government officials....

    Egypt, Eritrea reiterate rejection of non-littoral nation’s involvement in Red Sea security, governance

    Sunday March 2, 2025Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki reiterated their rejection of any involvement by non-littoral Red...

    Ethiopian Prime Minister visits Somalia for talks on maritime dispute, security

    Thursday February 27, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday for high-level talks with Somali President Hassan...

    Abiy Ahmed to visit Somalia for high-stakes talks on maritime dispute, security

    Wednesday February 26, 2025Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomes Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Bole International Airport during a previous state visit....

    Somali security forces destroy explosives-laden convoy in Middle Shabelle region

    Wednesday February 26, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali intelligence forces destroyed a convoy of explosives-laden vehicles belonging to the Al-Shabab militant group in an...

    Somaliland military court sentences rickshaw driver to death for killing security officer

    Sunday February 23, 2025Buuh Mowlid Ismail,  a member of Somaliland’s Road Transport Forces, who was fatally shot in Gabiley. SUPPLIEDHargeisa (HOL) — A...