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NISA Accuses Armed Men Linked to Former President Sharif of Threatening Mogadishu Security

National News, Security

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has accused armed men it says are loyal to former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of attacking and obstructing security…

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President Hassan Sheikh and UK Ambassador Discuss Security, Politics and Humanitarian Preparedness

National News

GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has met the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, for talks on the partnership between the two countries and their shared priorities.…

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Ethiopia Tells UN It May Act in Self-Defence Amid Rising Tensions With Eritrea

World

GOOBJOOG NEWS|ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia has informed the United Nations Security Council that it will take steps to defend itself, accusing Eritrea of sending troops into northern Ethiopia and occupying territory…

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International Condemnation Grows After Deadly Attack on Riyadh Airport

World

GOOBJOOG NEWS|RIYADH: Countries and international organisations have condemned an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that Saudi Arabia blamed on Yemen’s Houthi movement. At least 12 people were…

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Egyptian Teams Reportedly Prepare Site for Planned Troop Deployment in Somalia

National News, Security

GOOBJOOG NEWS|CAIRO: Reports indicate that Egyptian officers, advisers and technical teams are preparing a location for troops Egypt plans to deploy to Somalia, although the site has not yet been…

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Trump Claims Credit for Ending Eight Wars and Questions Nobel Peace Prize Recognition

World

GOOBJOOG NEWS|WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that he played a major role in resolving eight wars and is close to ending or securing agreements in two others. He…

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Shabelle River Nears Flood Warning Level in Jowhar

Climate & Environment

GOOBJOOG NEWS| SHABELLE BASIN: The water level of the Shabelle River in Jowhar has risen sharply within a week, approaching the flood warning threshold, according to the latest forecast from…

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Somalia, US Seek Closer Cooperation to Counter Extremist Propaganda

National News

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and the United States are seeking closer cooperation to counter extremist propaganda and strengthen public awareness campaigns as Mogadishu works to complement its military campaign…

12 Killed, 309 Injured In Attack on Riyadh Airport as Houthis, Saudi Arabia Trade Strikes

World

RIYADH/SANAA — An attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday afternoon has killed 12 people and injured 309 others, the Saudi General Authority of…

Eritrea Urges UN Intervention amid Escalating Tensions with Ethiopia

World

ADDIS ABABA — The Eritrean government on Saturday called on the United Nations (UN) to take “requisite deterrent measures” against Ethiopia in accordance with the UN Charter, amid escalating diplomatic…

Parliament Advances Central Bank Amendments, Turkey Airport Deal

House of the People, National News

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s House of the People has advanced proposed amendments to the country’s Central Bank Law and an international airport cooperation agreement with Turkey to the next…

President Mohamud Calls For UN Reform, Direct Elections And Sustained Security Support For Somalia

GOOBJOOG NEWS|NEW YORK:Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called for sweeping reforms of the United Nations and international financial system while defending his government’s push for direct elections and seeking…

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President Hassan Sheikh Announces National Dialogue Forum as Political Pressure Mounts Ahead of Term Deadline

President Mohamud Holds Talks With South West Elders on Peace and Governance

House of the People

Parliament Advances Central Bank Amendments, Turkey Airport Deal

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Upper House

Somalia Senate Warns 20 Senators Over Repeated Absence From Sessions

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s Upper House has formally warned 20 senators over repeated absence from parliamentary sessions, urging them to return to the chamber and fulfil their constitutional responsibilities.…

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Joint Sessions

Parliament Advances Central Bank Amendments, Turkey Airport Deal

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Business

Somalia expects 2.3% growth in 2026, 2.7% in 2027 after IMF review

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s economy is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2026 before accelerating to 2.7% next year, as the government presses ahead with fiscal reforms amid reduced…

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Somalia, Uganda Set to Expand Trade and Investment at Mogadishu Forum

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and Uganda are preparing to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation at a joint commission meeting and business forum scheduled to take place in Mogadishu…

Somalia-EU Business Forum Targets Investment, Jobs and Economic Growth

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: A two-day business forum bringing together Somali and European investors, companies and financial institutions is seeking to turn Somalia’s growing investment opportunities into partnerships that can…

President Mohamud Meets Somali Business Leaders in Egypt to Discuss Trade Challenges

GOOBJOOG NEWS | EL-ALAMEIN: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with business leaders Monday to discuss reforms within the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, challenges facing traders and ways to…

Somalia, Egypt Seek Closer Investment Ties Ahead of Africa Business Forum

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and Egypt are looking to deepen investment and trade ties, with officials from both countries discussing closer cooperation between their investment agencies ahead of a…

NISA Accuses Armed Men Linked to Former President Sharif of Threatening Mogadishu Security

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Egyptian Teams Reportedly Prepare Site for Planned Troop Deployment in Somalia

GOOBJOOG NEWS|CAIRO: Reports indicate that Egyptian officers, advisers and technical teams are preparing a location for troops Egypt plans to deploy to Somalia, although the site has not yet been…

Somali Forces Intensify Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Central Somalia

GOOBJOOG NEWS | HARARDHERE: Somali National Army forces, local fighters and the administration of Harardheere district have conducted a planned operation against Al-Shabaab in two villages in central Somalia, as…

Somalia Joins Two International Maritime Security Networks

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia has joined two international maritime cooperation networks aimed at improving the sharing of information on vessel movements and strengthening maritime security. Somali Navy Commander Gen.…

Danaab Forces Clear Militant Checkpoints in Middle and Lower Shabelle

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia’s Danab special forces have removed a series of checkpoints and roadblocks that armed militants were using to restrict the movement of civilians and vehicles in…

Free Expressions

Galmudug and Hirshabelle Votes Signal a Path to Nationwide Multiparty Elections

GOOBJOOG NEWS|CENTRAL SOMALIA: Somalia’s transition from clan-based political selection to direct, multiparty democracy advanced another step on Wednesday as voters in 21 districts of Galmudug and Hirshabelle states cast ballots…

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Unity in Principle, Divided in Execution: Understanding the Direct Elections Debate in Somalia

Somalia is often recognized as one of Africa’s earliest democratic republics. In the years following independence in 1960, the country established representative institutions and experienced peaceful political rivalry between parties…

Aden Abdulle’s Legacy: The Debt Successive Somali Governments Still Owe

Aden Abdulle Osman, famously known as Aden Adde, was Somalia’s first president and the first African head of state to peacefully transfer power after losing a democratic election. He remains…

Xarardheere People Choose Ballots over Bullets

By Abdulkarim Abdulle Three years ago, decisions in Xarardheere were dictated by terrorist members. Today, they are determined by the voices of its own people. In January 2023, Somali forces…

Amplifying Al-Shabaab: Economic Interests, Political Agendas and Psychological Warfare

By Aw DacarFor more than a decade, some security analysts based both inside and outside Somalia have consistently underestimated the resilience of the Somali people and the capabilities of the…