The hunt for oil off the Somali coast begins. Turkey's Cagri Bey vessel departed today with Somali & Turkish officials present. This exploration mission falls under the 2024 defense and economic pact, signaling a major step in bilateral maritime cooperation.

Somalis and Turks singing the well-known 'Savaşçı Komando' (Warrior Commando) anthem collectively.

H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a high-level Diplomatic Iftar in Mogadishu under the theme #SomaliaRising. The strong turnout from the Diplomatic Corps reflects renewed international confidence in Somalia’s peacebuilding & economic progress.

Somali Minister of Information Daud Aweis Jama highlighted the nation’s expanding influence at the UN and African Union, crediting the strategic partnership with Türkiye for transforming Somalia into a key global player. Speaking at a high-level panel in Ankara, Aweis noted the

In a recent address, PM Hamza Abdi Barre emphasized that state authority must never be used as a tool for injustice. "In my life, I have never oppressed a Somali person; let us not use the state to oppress people,"

BREAKING: Israel has granted agrément to Dr Mohamed Hagi as Somaliland’s first Ambassador to Israel, following the establishment of diplomatic relations on Dec 26, 2025.

BREAKING: Somalia’s government has issued a stark warning to businesses: Paying Zakat to Al-Shabaab will now be treated as terrorism financing. Officials declare there is "no distinction" between the militant holding a weapon and the businessman funding them.

NEWS: Nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger as drought, conflict, and global aid cuts deepen the humanitarian crisis. The new IPC report warns that by the end of March, food insecurity will worsen, with 1.84M children under 5 at risk of acute malnutrition

Dahabshiil Group makes the first move, donating $100,000 to the Puntland drought relief efforts. The company responds to the urgent calls from the drought committee to provide emergency assistance to communities affected by the severe drought.

Representative Ilhan Omar issued a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump during a session in Congress, directly linking his actions to the deaths of two individuals from her district. "Trump killed two of the people I represent; he is a liar and he should be ashamed of himself,"

DEVELOPING: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi, the regional president of Somaliland, is expected to travel to Israel for the first time in an official capacity at the end of March. He had previously traveled there secretly for discussions that culminated in Israel's December 2025

Breaking: Trump says the U.S. has secured over 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, calling it a major energy deal with their "new friend and partner."

In a fiery speech, Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi launches a blistering attack on Ahmed Madobe, accusing the Jubaland leader of leaving the Mogadishu talks with his ' behaviour unchanged.' He slams past electoral processes as a 'biscuit factory' where MPs are

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh has arrived in Somalia for the first-ever official visit by a senior British Royal. She was received by President Hassan Sheikh at Villa Somalia for talks on strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on education and community

Somalia's Deputy Minister of Information Abdirahman Yussuf says Mogadishu is the only city in Somalia where citizens with dissenting views are able to express themselves freely without facing exclusion. Speaking about the current administration, Yussuf states that the government

Somali President @HassanSMohamud received Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh at the Villa Somalia today. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Somalia and the UK, with an emphasis on education & community development.

Somali presidential candidate Nasir Ige has been FREED by a Kenyan court after spending over 10 days in custody. Magistrate Gideon Kiage ordered the release after New Zealand & Australia confirmed his passports were valid. Ige was arrested at JKIA on Feb 11 over alleged document

As unrest in Mexico continues, local businesses are being robbed and burned down, with several people reported dead.

At first glance, you’d think it’s the Mexican military, but it’s actually the cartel’s own “special forces” unit https://t.co/H2uTDqMirs

Deputy PM Salah Jama confirms the Federal Government held "days of dialogue" with opposition groups, signalling commitment to political consensus. Speaking at the EU Iftar in Mogadishu, he says gov't remains "steadfast in building consensus on a future the Somali people deserve."

Noting that Somali leaders historically reach agreements during grave moments, Amb. Di Mauro, EU Ambassador to Somalia, expressed her sincere hope to witness such unity soon: "I really want to observe this moment." She called for renewed commitment to peace and solidarity with