Somalia and Sudan Meet in Kampala to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

KAMPALA, (HAN) – Senior officials from Somalia and Sudan convened in Kampala on Wednesday to discuss ways to deepen their longstanding diplomatic...

Somali President: “Somalia Chooses Security and Economic Partnership Built on Truth and Loyalty to...

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave an exclusive interview to U.S.-based Newsmax, speaking with journalist Ed Henry about foreign...

Egypt, Sudan Reaffirm Opposition to Ethiopia’s Moves on Blue Nile Dam

CAIRO, (HAN) — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council head, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, reaffirmed their countries’ firm rejection...

Speaker of Somali Parliament Meets Newly Elected EAC Parliament Representatives

MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The Speaker of the House of the People of Somalia, Hon. Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), held a meeting...

Somali Cabinet Prioritizes State-Building, Public Services in Weekly Meeting Led by President Mohamud

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday chaired the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers in Mogadishu, where...

Somalia and Azerbaijan Sign Visa Waiver Deal for Diplomatic Passport Holders

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — The governments of Somalia and Azerbaijan have signed an agreement allowing holders of diplomatic passports from both nations to...

Somali Businessman Killed in South Africa as Attacks on Somali Traders Surge

CAPE TOWN, (HAN) — A Somalia businessman was shot dead Tuesday in Cape Town’s Philippi township, marking the latest in a string...

Somali Former Foreign Minister Calls for Dialogue and Unity

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Former Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Ahmed Jama Jangali has urged the federal government to make meaningful concessions...

Somali Army Commander Blocked From Entering oo Doolow Amid Tensions With Jubaland Forces

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — The commander of Somalia’s infantry forces, Gen. Khalid, was prevented from disembarking at the Doolow airstrip on Wednesday by...

Somali President and Prime Minister to Attend Inauguration of Northeastern State in Lasanod

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre are expected to travel to Lasanod in the...