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The United States Coast Guard has added Somalia to its Port Security Advisory list, citing concerns over the country’s ability to maintain effective anti-terrorism measures at…

Somalia is among 33 African countries whose goods can enter European Union markets without customs duties or restrictions on export quantities under a trade arrangement known…

Ethiopia has concluded a four-day regional maritime security conference attended by representatives from Somaliland and Puntland, alongside delegations from Yemen, Oman and Djibouti. However, Somalia’s Federal…

Somalia’s Future Council has discussed the country’s political situation and the next steps in efforts to hold talks between the federal government and the opposition. The…

By Mohammed Hirmoge, communications expert For the 13th time, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has invited the opposition for talks. The previous 12 attempts failed. Not necessarily…

The battle in Jameeco has reportedly caused heavy casualties among Somali government forces, with soldiers who spoke to the media saying dozens were killed and more…

The United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) is set to conclude its operations on October 31, following the completion of a two-year transition plan that…

Egypt is reportedly preparing to deploy troops to Somalia under a bilateral defence agreement, with plans that could see around 1,000 Egyptian personnel join the African…

Fighting broke out this morning in the Burijeed area on the outskirts of Baidoa, reportedly involving Gorgor forces and forces loyal to former South West State…

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has called for dialogue with Somalia’s Federal Government, saying discussions are necessary to safeguard the Somali state. He also accused Somalia’s…