Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, held what officials described as a “fruitful meeting” with his Serbian counterpart, Đuro Macut, during an official visit to Belgrade on Wednesday. The talks, which took place at the presidential palace, focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, security, education, and healthcare. The two nations formalized…
The Finnish government’s decision to suspend development cooperation with Somalia while demanding the return of Somali migrants has sparked debate about Europe’s approach to migration, human rights, and the use of development aid as a political tool. At a recent meeting of Finnish ambassadors, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns Party) confirmed…
Somalia is stepping into the spotlight as one of Africa’s most promising destinations for oil and gas exploration, with new reforms and landmark agreements positioning the nation as a future energy hub. After decades of halted exploration, the Federal Government has reignited efforts to attract global investment, signaling a new era for Somalia’s petroleum industry….
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has arrived in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, leading a high-level delegation. The visit marks the start of an official trip aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Somalia and Serbia. During his stay, Prime Minister Hamza is expected to hold talks with Serbian leaders on key issues, including trade…
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived in Mogadishu this afternoon on a special flight that landed at the Afisyoni airstrip. According to multiple sources, the delegation was escorted to Villa Somalia, the presidential palace. Among the visiting Emirati officials were a number of businessmen. The exact purpose of the trip remains unclear,…
A high-level delegation from the Egyptian Armed Forces, comprising 16 officers, arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday for an assessment mission ahead of the planned deployment of an Egyptian military contingent to join the African Union Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The delegation, led by Lieutenant General Islam Radwan, was received at Aden Adde International Airport…
Tensions have escalated between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Puntland regional state after Puntland’s maritime security forces intercepted a Turkish vessel off the coast of Puntland, in Somali territorial waters. According to sources, the intercepted ship was reportedly transporting advanced military equipment, including heavy armored vehicles and high-caliber machine guns. The cargo was…
In a landmark effort to strengthen cross-border relations and support communities with strong Somali roots, Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, paid a high-level visit to Lamu County—a Kenyan coastal region near the Somali border known for its vibrant Somali diaspora. The weekend visit was part of a broader diplomatic mission involving ambassadors…
In a strategic move aimed at consolidating governance and fostering stability in the recently restructured SSC-Khatumo region, the Office of the Minister of Interior has issued a ministerial circular announcing the establishment of a high-level coordination committee tasked with overseeing the region’s administrative formation. The newly constituted body will spearhead efforts to operationalize governance structures…
Somalia’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an official investigation is underway following an explosion at the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in the heart of the capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday. The blast, which disrupted operations at one of the nation’s premier military training institutions, has been claimed by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist group, al-Shabab, as the…