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Federal Government says Lafta-gareen allied forces to surrender soon

The Federal Government of Somalia has said that talks are underway to peacefully disarm and resolve the status of forces aligned with former South West regional leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen who are reportedly based outside the…

Somali Government to provide official degrees to Quran School graduates

The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that for the first time in its history students graduating from Qur’anic schools will receive official government certificates, similar to those granted for formal secular education. According to…

Seven Somali Migrants found concealed in rice sacks during Zambia border interception

The Zambian government says it has arrested seven Somali nationals who were traveling inside a cargo vehicle en route to Zimbabwe. The Zambian Revenue Authority confirmed that the men were found concealed in sacks of…

The Somali National Army’s 14th October Brigade ends Marka–Janaale Farmland standoff

Units from the 14th October Battalion of the Somali National Ground Forces have reportedly succeeded in bringing an end to a tense situation that had been ongoing for hours between farmlands located between Marka and…

Somalia and South Korea strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation

The Minister of the Ministry of Internal Security of the federal Government of Somalia Lieutenant General Abdullahi Sheekh Ismaaciil alias Fartaag met today with the Ambassador of South Korea to Somalia, Kang Hyung-shik. The meeting…

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

France’s parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms. The law will mean everyone in France…

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia’s anti-terror fight

Somalia’s government has told the BBC it is concerned about WhatsApp’s plan to launch a new feature that would let people chat using usernames rather than phone numbers, saying it could pose a security risk.…

Indian Court sentences 44 Somali Nationals to life in Prison for Piracy

An Indian court has sentenced 44 Somali nationals to life imprisonment after they admitted to carrying out two separate piracy attacks involving the hijacking of commercial vessels and the taking of crew members hostage for…

At least two civilians killed in Abudwaaq clash during campaign rally

At least two civilians have been killed in the town of Abudwaaq in the Galgaduud region yesterday after security personnel guarding Galmudug presidential candidate Liban Ahmed reportedly opened fire on civilians. The incident occurred while…

Somalia PM says talks with opposition are progressing towards political agreement

The Prime Minister of the federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, said that the talks between the Federal Government and opposition factions are currently at a good stage, and that there are hopes the…