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Somalia imposes night curfew, weapons ban in Baidoa after political tensions
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (250+ words) BAIDOA, Somalia " The Federal Government of Somalia has imposed a nighttime curfew in Baidoa, banning the carrying of weapons in the city during evening hours except by security forces, officials said. The move comes as authorities tighten security following political…...
Somali defense minister visits Ethiopian AUSSOM troops in Baidoa city
18+ hour, 59+ min ago (177+ words) BAIDOA, Somalia -Ahmed Moallin Fiqi, Somalia's defense minister, visited the Sector 3 headquarters of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia in Baidoa on Monday, where Ethiopian troops serving under the mission are deployed, officials said. During the visit,…...
Southwest State at a Crossroads: Villa Somalia’s Strategy in Baidoa Faces Test of Peace or Conflict
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (275+ words) BAIDOA, Somalia " Southwest State stands at a critical political crossroads as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held high-stakes talks with traditional elders in Baidoa, amid a deepening crisis that observers warn could shift the region toward either stability or conflict. The…...
Madaxweynaha Zimbabwe oo qorsheynaya inuu xukunka hayo inta ka dhiman cimrigiisa
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (209+ words) HARARE " Madaxweynaha dalka Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, oo loo yaqaanno "Yaxaaska" (The Crocodile) sababo la xiriira xeeladdiisa dhanka siyaasadda, ayaa hadda u muuqda mid doonaya inuu si adag ugu sii dhago kursiga madaxtinimada ee dalkaas. Isbeddelka Doorashada iyo dastuurka waxaa ku…...
Somalia: Intelligence agency says nine Al-Shabaab militants killed in raid
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (261+ words) MOGADISHU, Somalia " Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency said Saturday that its forces, supported by international partners, carried out coordinated operations in the Lower Shabelle region, killing nine members of Al-Shabaab and destroying equipment used to produce explosives. In a…...
Somalia: U.S. military surges airstrikes against ISIS and al-Qaida-linked militants
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (285+ words) MOGADISHU, Somalia " The United States has intensified airstrikes in Somalia, with nearly 50 attacks recorded in the first three months of 2026, according to the U.S. military's Africa Command, signaling a sharp increase in operations against militant groups. In a statement, U.S. Africa Command…...
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5+ day, 23+ hour ago (12+ words) Somali Youth Awarded for Promoting Positive Content as 'Daaci2026' Program Concludes'Garowe Online...
Somalia: Hormuud Telecom and GIZ Ink MoU to Bolster Inclusive Digital Economy in East Africa
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (468+ words) MOGADISHU, Somalia, March 31 - Somalia's largest telecommunications provider, Hormuud Telecom, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) signed an agreement on Tuesday to develop an inclusive digital economy in Somalia and the wider East African region. The Memorandum of Understanding…...
Somalia: Concerns Rise Over Somali Ports Minister’s Social Media Posts Seen as Fueling Civil War
1+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) MOGADISHU, Somalia " Concerns are mounting over a series of social media posts by Somalia's ports and maritime transport minister, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, which critics say could inflame political tensions and risk civil conflict in the Southwest state. In recent days,…...
Somalia: Hassan Sheikh’s 2019 Support for Jubaland Recalled Amidst Current Rejection of Southwest Vote
1+ week, 2+ day ago (283+ words) MOGADISHU, Somalia " A political document from 2019 has resurfaced in Somali political circles, highlighting a sharp contrast in the stances taken by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during his time in the opposition versus his current term in office. The document, a…...