Press Releases

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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 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) 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) 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'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 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) 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) 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 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) Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced on Saturday that it carried out two coordinated operations against the al-Shabaab militant group in central Somalia, resulting in the deaths of more than 22 insurgents.

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(MENAFN) The Somali military has captured a strategic area in southern Somalia that had been utilized as a refuge by the Al-Shabaab terror organization, the Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.

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(MENAFN) The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate al-Shabaab’s insurgency and restore stability across the country, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) China announced on Tuesday that a fishing vessel hijacked by armed individuals off the coast of Somalia was successfully rescued on Monday, cautioning that efforts to disrupt relations between the two nations will not succeed, according...

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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...