Somali Army Says It Repelled al-Shabaab Attack in Central Region

By HAN News Desk MOGADISHU — Somalia’s army said on Monday it repelled a heavy attack by the militant...

Somaliland President Moves to Reopen Somalia Talks Under Foreign Pressure

By HAN News DeskHARGEISA — Emerging reports suggest that Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro has reached out by telephone to Ethiopian...

Somalia’s President Urges Talks With Somaliland, Rules Out Independence

By HAN News DeskLAS ANOD — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday renewed his call for dialogue with Somaliland’s leadership while...

Somaliland, Puntland Leaders Face Growing Political Criticism

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Political tensions are mounting in Somalia’s northern regions as Somaliland leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as...

Somalia’s Cabinet Cancels All Security and Defense Agreements With UAE

By HAN NEWS DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia’s cabinet has annulled all security and defense cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns...

Somalia, South Korea Reaffirm Ties Amid Sovereignty Disputes

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Somalia and South Korea have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties as Mogadishu intensifies efforts to rally international backing...

China Pledges Defense Cooperation and Reaffirms Support for Somalia’s Unity

By HAN News DeskBEIJING — China has reaffirmed its strong support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, pledging to deepen cooperation...

Somalia’s Puntland Paramilitary Forces Reportedly Join Somalia’s National Army

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — Forces from Puntland’s paramilitary units have reportedly defected to Somalia’s National Armed Forces, according to sources in...

Somalia to Deploy Largest-Ever Troop Contingent to Northeast Region

By HAN News DeskMOGADISHU — The Somali government is preparing to deploy its largest-ever military contingent to the northeastern regions of the...

Egypt Rejects Any Unilateral Recognition of Somaliland

By HAN News DeskCAIRO — Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdel Ati, has reiterated Cairo’s firm rejection of any unilateral recognition of Somaliland...