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Published on 14:15 GMT

Somalia sacks defence minister amid US pressure over his Turkey ties

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dismissed his defence minister, Abuldkadir Mohamed Nur, on Sunday following lobbying efforts by the US military, sources told Middle East Eye. Nur has been reassigned as the minister of ports amid indications that …

Source: Middle East Eye - Uncategorized
Published on 15:38 GMT

HEALTH – Drought and lack of funding worsen malnutrition crisis in Somalia

Somalia is facing a severe malnutrition crisis, exacerbated by prolonged drought, ongoing conflict, economic instability, and a fragile healthcare system. The Baidoa and Mudug regions, where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) operates, illustrate this crisis, …

Source: Entrevue - Label Pending
Published on 18:47 GMT

Somalia president suffers a bomb attack at the hands of Al Shabaab militants

The latest assault on an African head of state is the recent attack on Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud by of Al Shabaab militants via a bomb attack on his motorcade. The president was attacked as his convoy made its way through the capital …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on 12:56 GMT

Yemeni-flagged vessel hijacked off coast of Somalia

MOGADISHU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Pirates have seized a Yemeni-flagged fishing boat off the coast of Somalia, marking the third such incident this year, the European Union naval force confirmed on Monday evening. The EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Atalanta said …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 12:56 GMT

Somalia launches five-year development plan

MOGADISHU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Somalia has officially launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at accelerating the country's progress in economic growth, good governance and environmental resilience. The National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025-2029) …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 12:11 GMT

Explosion near Somalia's Presidential palace, casualties feared (WATCH)

A blast, suspected to be a bomb, struck the El Gaabta junction near Somalia’s presidential palace in Mogadishu. Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area as reports of casualties surfaced. Updated: Mar 18, 2025, 4:05 PM IST Read Full Article A powerful …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Label Pending
Published on 19:56 GMT

Somalia appoints new defence minister in cabinet reshuffle

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre replaced his defence minister with the Minister of Commerce and Industry Jibril Abdirashid Hajion Monday as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle. The appointments included new ministers of ports, trade, …

Source: Polity - Label Pending
Published on 19:45 GMT

Blast near Somalia president’s residence as official convoy passes

Source: Townsville Bulletin - Center-right
Published on 09:45 GMT

A Yemeni fishing vessel hijacked off Somalia coast

In the latest of a series of pirate hijackings off Somalia this year EUNAVFOR ATALANTA reported a suspected hijacking of Yemini dhow, or fishing vessel, on 16 March in the vicinity of Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland. EUNAVFOR ATALANTA said the incident …

Source: Shabelle Media Network - Uncategorized
Published on 09:16 GMT

Turkey deploys advanced Akinci drones to boost Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab

Tuesday March 18, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) – Turkey has deployed advanced Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) to Somalia, delivering on a long-anticipated military commitment to enhance the country's counterterrorism operations. The …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Neutral