African Union Mission Condemns Al-Shabaab Attack on Somali Prison
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has condemned a deadly attack by Al-Shabaab militants on a high-security...
Somalia’s President Arrives in Kismayo for Talks with Ahmed Madobe
KISMAYO, (HAN) – Somalia’s Federal President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region, today to hold...
Somali Opposition, Regional Leaders Unite in Nairobi Alliance
NAIROBI. (HAN) – Somali political dynamics shifted on Thursday as a new alliance was unveiled following a high-level meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.
Jubaland Prepares for President Hassan Sheikh’s Visit in Kismayo
KISMAYO, (HAN) – Jubaland state is finalizing preparations to warmly welcome Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Kismayo town in what is...
Somali President Speaks on Progress of Somalia–Somaliland Talks
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has spoken on the status of ongoing dialogue...
Candidate Slams Government for Failing to Lead Somalia’s Progress
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somali presidential candidate Sultan Abdi Qorane has accused the federal government’s leadership of failing to provide direction for the...
Former Somali President Condemns Arrest of Clan Elders in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has strongly condemned the arrest of several traditional elders from his sub-clan...
Somaliland Detains Somali Army Commander at Wajale Border
HARGEISA, (HAN) — Somaliland authorities have confirmed the arrest of Lt. Colonel Hassan Iraqi, commander of Somalia’s elite Gorgor 18th Battalion.
Politician Ali Osoble Condemns Attempted Coup Targeted Somali Presidential Palace
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somali politician Dr. Ali Abdullahi Siad has claimed that yesterday’s incident in Mogadishu was an attempted coup aimed at...
U.S. Warns Somali President on Political Unity in Fight Against Terrorism
MONTREAL, (HAN) — A senior U.S. adviser on African affairs has delivered a blunt message to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, stressing...
