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August 24, 2026, 4:59 am
Somalia - Humanitarian Aid Cuts Leave Millions of Children Vulnerable to Hunger
- [UN News] The global funding crisis for humanitarian work is taking a growing toll on the most vulnerable children in Somalia, where some aid programmes and facilities have been forced to shut down.
Hundreds of Health and Nutrition Facilities Closed As Somalia's Child Crisis Deepens
- [Unicef] Mogadishu/Nairobi -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Somali Islamic Scholars Urge Government to Halt Property Demolitions in Mogadishu
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Union of Somali Islamic Scholars has called on the government to halt actions that could deprive citizens of their property rights, amid growing complaints over the demolition and seizure of land and homes in parts of the capital, Mogadishu.
Somali Parliament Committee Reviews Legislative Work Amid Political Tensions
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Standing Committee of Somalia's House of the People held its weekly meeting on Thursday at the Villa Hargeisa parliamentary complex in Mogadishu, reviewing legislative work and the progress of bills before parliamentary committees.
Somalia Minister Highlights Media Modernization and Ai At Africa-China Forum
- [Shabelle] Beijing -- Somalia's Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mohamud, has highlighted his country's efforts to modernize its media sector and adapt to rapid technological change at the seventh Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation in Beijing.
Rethinking Humanitarianism | Somalia's Plan to Break Free From Aid Dependence
- [The New Humanitarian] Aid cuts have been "cataclysmic" for aid-dependent countries. How will states respond?
Somalia PM Hails 15-Year Strategic Partnership With Turkey
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday praised the growing strategic partnership between Somalia and Turkey, saying a relationship forged during one of Somalia's darkest periods had evolved into broad cooperation spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, security and trade.
Somali Army Ground Forces Commander Visits Front Lines in Hiran Region
- [Shabelle] Hiiran -- The commander of the Somali Army Ground Forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi "Gen. Khalid", has visited frontline positions in Teedaan area of central Somalia's Hiran region, as government forces continue operations against al-Shabaab militants.
Somalia's Northern Cyprus Outreach Raises Questions for Cyprus Over Somaliland Policy
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- A public exchange between Somalia's parliamentary leadership and officials from Northern Cyprus is drawing renewed scrutiny over Mogadishu's stance on sovereignty and territorial integrity, while prompting questions about whether the Republic of Cyprus should reassess its position on Somaliland.
Somaliland President's Nairobi Visit Deepens Kenya Ties, Mission Says
- [Horn Diplomat] Nairobi -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's recent visit to Nairobi brought together senior Kenyan leaders, diplomats and development partners for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing Somaliland's development priorities, the Republic of Somaliland Mission in Kenya said.
Somalia Receives Credentials of Four New Ambassadors
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali "Dhaay," has received copies of the credentials of four newly appointed ambassadors to Somalia, the ministry said.
FESTU, AfCFTA Secretary-General Discuss Workers' Role in Africa's Integration
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Federation of Somali Trade Unions, led by Secretary-General Omar Faruk Osman, met AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene and delegation in the capital, Mogadishu.
Somali Defence Minister Visits Danab Command in Galkayo
- [Shabelle] GALKAYO, Somalia, Aug. 18, 2026 -- Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Macallin Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, visited a Danab special forces unit in the central city of Galkayo on Tuesday as part of an inspection of military operations and readiness.
Pirates Seize Commercial Cargo Ship
- [DW] Monitors say eight armed men have taken control of a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. Renewed pirate activity adds to the problems facing shippers in the Middle East.
Somali President Visits Technical School in Galkayo, Hails Youth Skills Development
- [Shabelle] GALKAYO -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited a vocational training school in the central city of Galkayo on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of technical education in tackling youth unemployment.
University of Hargeisa Hosts First International Research Conference
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa (Horndiplomat) -- University of Hargeisa has convened its first International Research Conference, bringing together researchers, academics, policymakers and international partners to promote research and innovation aimed at addressing local and regional development challenges.
Somali National Arrested Near India-Nepal Border in Bihar
- [Shabelle] Motihari: Security forces apprehended a foreign national near the India-Nepal border in Bihar's Motihari district on Monday.
Fighting Erupts in Somalia's Baidoa Between Federal Forces, Former Southwest President Loyalists
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Heavy fighting erupted in central Baidoa on Monday between Somali federal forces and armed groups loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, marking a renewed escalation in the political and security crisis that has gripped the regional capital since March.
Somali President Tells AU Peacekeepers to Leave
- [Nile Post] Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said his country is now capable of taking full responsibility for its security, calling for African Union peacekeepers to leave Somalia after nearly two decades of fighting Al-Shabaab militants.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Calls for Unity As He Visits Galkayo City
- [Shabelle] Galkayo, Somalia, Aug 17 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called on residents of the divided city of Galkayo to strengthen peace and reconciliation on Monday, during a visit that comes amid heightened political tensions between the federal government and Puntland.
Somali President Visits Bandiradley During Galmudug Tour
- [Shabelle] BANDIRADLEY, Somalia, Aug. 17, 2026 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was warmly received in the town of Bandiradley in the Mudug region on Monday as hundreds of residents gathered to welcome him.
Somaliland Criticizes UN Delegation's Visit to Las Anod
- [Shabelle] HARGEISA, Somalia, Aug. 17, 2026 -- Somaliland's Foreign Ministry has criticized a visit by a senior United Nations delegation to Las Anod, the capital of Somalia's newly established North East State, saying activities in politically and security-sensitive areas should be coordinated with authorities in Hargeisa.
Gulf War Fallout - Somali Households Pay the Price of Trade Disruption
- [The New Humanitarian] Mogadishu -- "We're just trying to make enough money these days to make it through the night."
Somali Military Denies Laftagareen Forces Have Captured Baidoa
- [Shabelle] Baidoa -- Somalia's military has denied claims by forces loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen that they had taken control of Baidoa following heavy fighting in the city on Monday.
Hormuud Salaam Foundation Equips Somali National University With New ICT Lab
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Hormuud Salaam Foundation has donated a fully equipped ICT lab to Somali National University and formally inaugurated the new facility at its Gaheyr campus.
Laftagareen Forces Claim Control of Baidoa After Heavy Fighting
- [Shabelle] Baidoa, Somalia -- Forces loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Monday claimed they had taken control of parts of Baidoa following heavy fighting with forces aligned with the South West State administration.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Visits Las Anod Amid Worsening Needs in Somalia
- [Shabelle] Las Anod, Somalia -- George Conway, the deputy special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia and humanitarian coordinator, arrived in Las Anod on Sunday for talks with officials of Somalia's North Eastern State and representatives of local communities.
Somalia's President Inaugurates First Phase of Dhusamareb Road Project
- [Shabelle] Dhusamareb, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Karie on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of a project to pave roads in the Galmudug capital Dhuusamareeb and develop the city's Green Monument.
