Press Releases

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia's national army, reinforced by Ugandan troops operating under the African Union mission (AUSSOM) and a coalition of foreign partners, has launched a sweeping new offensive dubbed "Operation Rolling Thunder" across southern...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia on Monday issued a forceful condemnation of a brutal assault in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, where at least 50 civilians were killed and an unknown number of women and children were taken captive.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The number of Somalis facing severe food insecurity is expected to nearly double compared to last year, driven by worsening drought, ongoing conflict, and soaring food prices, according to reports released Tuesday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday praised the launch of Türkiye’s deep-sea drilling operation off Somalia’s coast as a “historic” milestone, as the Turkish drillship Cagri Bey sets out on its first overseas mission. “Today, with Cagri Bey, we...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A cargo ship has reportedly been seized off the coast of Somalia after unidentified individuals took control of the vessel and redirected it into territorial waters, according to reports citing maritime authorities.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A cargo vessel has reportedly been seized off the coast of Somalia, with unauthorized individuals wresting control of the ship and steering it into territorial waters, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency disclosed Sunday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A cargo ship has reportedly been hijacked near the Somali coast, with unidentified individuals taking control of the vessel and diverting it into territorial waters, according to a maritime security agency.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia announced Tuesday it has restored all World Food Programme (WFP) commodities impacted by port development work in Mogadishu, following Washington's suspension of assistance over the controversial seizure.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia on Sunday expressed its appreciation to Türkiye for its consistent support in security cooperation and counterterrorism efforts.

President of Azerbaijan

AZERBAIJAN, April 14 - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Abdinur Dahir Fidow, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Somalia to Azerbaijan, on April 14. The...

International Committee of the Red Cross

In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements [1]. Military operations, including...

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Bonta today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia's Defense Ministry announced Monday that national armed forces launched airstrikes against al-Shabab militants on the outskirts of Baidoa, killing 12 fighters and leaving several more wounded.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Fadumo Mohamud, 60, has 40 years of market experience.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Somali government has terminated security and defense agreements with the UAE governing several strategic ports, alleging violations of the nation's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence, the prime minister's...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Somali government has terminated its security and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates tied to several strategic ports, citing violations of national sovereignty, unity, and political independence, according to a statement...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia has initiated a formal inquiry into potential illegal transit through its territory by Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC), authorities announced Thursday.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The Somali government has revoked security and defense arrangements with the United Arab Emirates tied to several strategic ports, citing violations of the nation’s sovereignty, unity, and political independence, according to a statement...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) on Sunday urged Somali leaders to engage in peaceful dialogue, cautioning that escalating tensions between the federal government and South West state could threaten the country’s stability, unity, and humanitarian...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Somalia officially assumed the UN Security Council's rotating presidency Friday for January, representing the nation's first leadership role since its previous council term concluded over five decades ago in 1971–72. Somali Ambassador to...