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(MENAFN) Somalia announced Thursday that it has officially registered its first vessel under the national flag since the collapse of state institutions during the 1991 civil war. “Today, we officially registered the vessel 'Guney' (IMO 8230417)...

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(MENAFN) Somalia has reached a landmark milestone in its decades-long path to institutional recovery, officially registering a vessel under its national flag for the first time since the 1991 civil war tore the state apart.

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(MENAFN) Somalia’s federal government has announced that it no longer recognizes the leadership of South West State, declaring its mandate expired amid growing political tensions, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) A cargo ship has reportedly been seized off the coast of Somalia after unidentified individuals took control of the vessel and redirected it into territorial waters, according to reports citing maritime authorities.

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(MENAFN) A cargo vessel has reportedly been seized off the coast of Somalia, with unauthorized individuals wresting control of the ship and steering it into territorial waters, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency disclosed Sunday.

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(MENAFN) Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared a watershed moment for his nation Wednesday, celebrating sweeping constitutional reforms that he said formally closes the chapter on Somalia's prolonged transitional governance era....

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(MENAFN) Somalia's parliament delivered a historic verdict Wednesday, overwhelmingly passing a long-contested new constitution that reshapes the nation's governance framework and lays the groundwork for a more defined democratic future.

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(MENAFN) Commercial maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the 24-hour period ending 1200 GMT on Monday, as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue to stall, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) A cargo ship has reportedly been hijacked near the Somali coast, with unidentified individuals taking control of the vessel and diverting it into territorial waters, according to a maritime security agency.

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(MENAFN) Somalia's national army, reinforced by Ugandan troops operating under the African Union mission (AUSSOM) and a coalition of foreign partners, has launched a sweeping new offensive dubbed "Operation Rolling Thunder" across southern...

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(MENAFN) Somalia on Monday issued a forceful condemnation of a brutal assault in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, where at least 50 civilians were killed and an unknown number of women and children were taken captive.

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(MENAFN) The number of Somalis facing severe food insecurity is expected to nearly double compared to last year, driven by worsening drought, ongoing conflict, and soaring food prices, according to reports released Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday praised the launch of Türkiye’s deep-sea drilling operation off Somalia’s coast as a “historic” milestone, as the Turkish drillship Cagri Bey sets out on its first overseas mission. “Today, with Cagri Bey, we...

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(MENAFN) Somalia's Defense Ministry announced Monday that national armed forces launched airstrikes against al-Shabab militants on the outskirts of Baidoa, killing 12 fighters and leaving several more wounded.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) on Sunday urged Somali leaders to engage in peaceful dialogue, cautioning that escalating tensions between the federal government and South West state could threaten the country’s stability, unity, and humanitarian...

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(MENAFN) Somalia announced Tuesday it has restored all World Food Programme (WFP) commodities impacted by port development work in Mogadishu, following Washington's suspension of assistance over the controversial seizure.

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(MENAFN) Somalia on Sunday expressed its appreciation to Türkiye for its consistent support in security cooperation and counterterrorism efforts.

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(MENAFN) Commercial air travel to Somalia’s South West state restarted Tuesday following a nearly two-week suspension that began on March 18, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) The Somali government has terminated security and defense agreements with the UAE governing several strategic ports, alleging violations of the nation's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence, the prime minister's...

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(MENAFN) The Somali government has terminated its security and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates tied to several strategic ports, citing violations of national sovereignty, unity, and political independence, according to a statement...