Somalia Parliament Prepares for Speaker Election in Mogadishu
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Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- allafrica.com05:25first to report
Somalia's parliament on Sunday inspected preparations for the election of a new speaker of the House of the People, scheduled to take place in Mogadishu on Monday.
- AllAfrica16:28
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur was elected speaker of Somalia's House of the People on Monday, securing 142 votes in a parliamentary election held in the capital.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- sunatimes.com17:48
MOGADISHU — For decades, corruption in Somalia was widely regarded as a problem spread across numerous government institutions, ministries and public offices. Today, however, many residents and critics believe that the system has changed: corruption has allegedly become increasingly centralized, politically protected and disguised as lawful government policy.
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica15:31
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Friday that the federal government had no hostility towards any Somali citizen, insisting that the country's political disputes were not driven by regional, clan or personal differences.
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:09
[Nile Post] Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said his country is now capable of taking full responsibility for its security, calling for African Union peacekeepers to leave Somalia after nearly two decades of fighting Al-Shabaab militants.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- allafrica.com16:56
Somalia's newly elected Speaker of the House of the People, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama, met with Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Somalia, Ahmed Mohammed Almowallad, on Wednesday to discuss strengthening the longstanding ties and cooperation between the two countries.
Mon, 24 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:49
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Several people were reportedly killed and several others injured in clashes between government forces and residents protesting the demolition of homes in Mogadishu's Yaqshid district, witnesses said.
- AllAfrica05:58
[Radio Dalsan] The demolition of homes in Tookiyo neighbourhood, in Mogadishu's Yaqshiid district, has triggered tensions and clashes between government forces and local residents who opposed the operation. The demolitions began around midnight and were still continuing, with local reports saying nearly 10 people had been injured in the confrontation.
- AllAfrica06:25
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has concluded talks with lawmakers representing the opposition, as the country's parliament seeks to accelerate its work and strengthen cooperation among legislators.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews16:08
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, a Turkish-educated former defence, education and ports minister, has since August 10 served as the speaker of Somalia’s House of the People.
Mon, 31 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica04:23
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Senate Speaker, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, on Sunday received the leadership of the Somali National Women's Council at his office in Mogadishu, led by the council's chairwoman, Naima Ibrahim Yusuf.
- AllAfrica10:40
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Omar Afrah, has held talks with Sadozai, Acting Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), on strengthening cooperation in the country's civil aviation sector.
- AllAfrica15:40
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, appeared before parliament again on Monday to answer lawmakers' questions on proposed legislation covering family affairs and children's rights.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica16:20
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia has urged Arab countries to use their diplomatic influence to prevent Israel's recognition of Somaliland from developing into a broader international campaign to recognise the breakaway region.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:14
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Upper House Committee on Social Services conducted a working visit on Thursday to the headquarters of the National Health Professionals Council to assess its operations and role in regulating the country's health professions.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica14:09
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali army chief Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud visited a hospital in Mogadishu on Tuesday to check on soldiers wounded during security operations, the military said.
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica09:01
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's federal government remains ready to hold talks with opposition groups to resolve political disputes over the country's expected 2027 elections and constitutional issues, Information Minister Abdifatah Qasim said.
- AllAfrica15:53
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur Jama, has called for stronger efforts to protect the country's strategic partnership with Türkiye from misinformation and other threats to bilateral cooperation.
- AllAfrica15:54
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali attended a farewell ceremony for Justin Davis, the outgoing acting US ambassador to Somalia, and a reception welcoming his successor, Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz, the foreign ministry said.
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- wardheernews.com05:11
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia is finally preparing to move beyond clan-based recruitment and replace political connections
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica11:16
[Shabelle] Nouakchott -- Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has received a special message from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, delivered by Somalia's Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Mukhtar Robow.
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica11:01
[Shabelle] Djibouti City, Djibouti -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, joined foreign ministers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states on a visit to the organisation's new headquarters under construction in Djibouti.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica04:45
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabab has regained significant territory in Somalia despite two decades of African Union-led military interventions and billions of dollars in international support, Foreign Policy reported.
Mon, 21 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica12:13
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with a senior Pakistani Air Force delegation at the presidential palace to discuss strengthening Somalia's air force and expanding defense cooperation between the two countries.
- AllAfrica12:33
[Radio Dalsan] MOGADISHU -- Somalia's political dispute deepens over elections and governance
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:20
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The United Nations senior security adviser and head of the UN Police component of the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) visited the Somali Police Force in Mogadishu to assess progress made by the Diplomatic Police Unit and its Rapid Response Unit.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:59
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The expanding links between Yemen's Houthi movement and Somalia's Al-Shabaab group are raising concerns among U.S. officials and security experts over the potential impact on security in the Horn of Africa and key maritime routes.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:04
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland's opposition parties Kaah and KULMIYE have rejected remarks by Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre suggesting that Somaliland's religious leaders, traditional elders and political parties oppose Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica14:57
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Brigadier General Ivan FALASCA formally assumed command of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM Somalia), succeeding Brigadier General Elio MANES during a Change of Command Ceremony in Mogadishu.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- mnnonline.org04:00
While the Gospel is severely restricted in Somalia, Somali Christian TV is finding ways to bring hope to Somalis both at home and abroad.
Mon, 5 October 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica05:59
[Shabelle] Geneva, Switzerland -- Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, has outlined the government's human rights reforms and transition process at a high-level meeting held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.
- AllAfrica05:59
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia on Sunday strongly condemned an attack on a power facility providing electricity to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, calling it a violation of international law and the kingdom's sovereignty.
- AllAfrica05:59
[Shabelle] Arusha, Tanzania -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdirahman Mohamed Nur Jama, held talks with his Ugandan counterpart, Jacob M. Oboth, in the Tanzanian city of Arusha on strengthening cooperation between the two countries' legislatures.
- AllAfrica10:37
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Qatar have discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in development, investment and efforts to improve government institutions, Somalia's Foreign Ministry said.
- AllAfrica13:06
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Saudi Arabia have discussed ways to strengthen their longstanding bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, investment and security in the Red Sea, Somalia's foreign ministry said.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica15:18
[Shabelle] Egypt -- President Isaias Afwerki met with Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in El Alamein City in the mid-morning hours today for extensive talks on bilateral relations and other matters of vital importance to both countries.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica15:33
[Shabelle] Baku -- Somalia and Azerbaijan have discussed ways to strengthen education cooperation, including expanding opportunities for Somali students and supporting those currently studying in Azerbaijan, Somalia's embassy said Wednesday.
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica15:18
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's cabinet has approved measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak and formed a six-ministry committee to coordinate the government's response, the government said.
- AllAfrica15:19
[Shabelle] Kampala -- The conference brought together military chiefs and senior officers from several African countries, as well as representatives of the African Union and regional organisations.
Mon, 12 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica03:55
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Himilo Qaran party has warned against possible military action targeting opposition politicians' offices, saying President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud would bear responsibility for any consequences if such an attack occurred.
- sunatimes.com15:53
35 years later, political rivalries, clan tensions and fears of armed confrontation raise questions about Mogadishu's future.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- allafrica.com10:38
Somalia's ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, has met Algeria's minister of foreign trade and export promotion, Kamel Rezig, to discuss ways to strengthen trade relations and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Wed, 14 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:45
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia has added 10 individuals to its national financial sanctions list over alleged involvement in financing and supporting Al-Shabaab, the country's National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Committee said Tuesday.
- garoweonline.com16:15
Somalia: Military court chief recounts father’s killing linked to 2017 Mogadishu bombing case
Thu, 15 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica15:18
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama, on Wednesday attended a commemoration at the Soobe intersection in Mogadishu marking the ninth anniversary of a devastating truck bombing that killed hundreds of people.
- AllAfrica15:18
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced a timetable for federal parliamentary and presidential elections in 2027, setting the parliamentary vote for April 15 and the presidential election for May 15.
- AllAfrica15:19
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A Somali army commander has urged troops stationed in the Lower Shabelle region to prepare for major operations aimed at driving Al-Shabaab militants from areas they control, according to a military statement.
- AllAfrica15:27
[Shabelle] We strongly condemn the unilateral decision announced by the one-sided electoral commission established by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose presidential term has already expired.
Fri, 16 October 2026
5 reports- Japan Times02:45
The government has called for all parties to engage with the process "in good faith" and peacefully.
- AllAfrica10:12
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal government on Thursday welcomed an election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, covering elections for both houses of parliament and the president.
- AllAfrica13:52
[RFI] Somalia's election commission has announced it will hold parliamentary and presidential polls in April and May next year, but critics say the decision will lead to more conflict in a deeply fragmented country facing a long-running Islamist insurgency.
- horseedmedia.net15:12
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has strongly rejected the election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, warning that the disputed process could lead to parallel elections and deepen political tensions in Somalia.
- horseedmedia.net15:21
Somalia’s domestic instability is being compounded by sharpened regional rivalries, paving the way for a more entrenched conflict as seen elsewhere in the Horn of Africa.
Mon, 19 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica11:53
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Iraq have agreed to explore ways to strengthen economic cooperation, including expanding agricultural ties and facilitating Somali livestock exports to the Iraqi market, Somalia's foreign ministry said.
- AllAfrica11:53
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- South West state leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe has expressed concern over the security situation in the region, calling for stronger efforts to protect civilians and address threats posed by forces loyal to former regional leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Lafta-Gareen.
- AllAfrica11:54
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Türkiye have discussed strengthening cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy, with a focus on developing the Horn of Africa country's marine resources and attracting investment.
Tue, 20 October 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English01:52
Families recount deaths, injuries and displacement as Trump accelerates US strikes against armed groups in Somalia.
- allafrica.com07:37
Somalia's federal information ministry has warned media organisations, websites and social media account administrators against spreading what it described as terrorist propaganda and supporting armed groups allegedly allied with forces led by South West state leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.
- allafrica.com07:41
Somalia and Spain have agreed to explore the possibility of establishing formal political consultations to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation, with meetings potentially held in Mogadishu or Madrid, Somalia's foreign ministry said.
- allafrica.com07:41
Somalia's army chief, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, has met with Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz, the acting head of the US Embassy in Somalia, to discuss strengthening defence cooperation and support for the country's armed forces.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:58
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Speaker of the Upper House of the Somali Federal Parliament, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, met in his office with the newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Somalia, László Eduárd Máthé, alongside a delegation he led.
Thu, 22 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica10:16
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Nearly 874,000 people could be displaced in Somalia over the next three months as heavy rainfall and rising rivers threaten communities already affected by drought and repeated displacement, the UN migration agency warned Wednesday.
- AllAfrica10:16
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has issued new guidelines to regulate the registration of marriage officiants and procedures for conducting marriages, in a move aimed at addressing disputes related to marital affairs.
- AllAfrica15:24
[Shabelle] Dhusamareb -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday congratulated the newly elected leadership of the central state of Galmudug, urging them to prioritise security, reconciliation and development.
Fri, 23 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica11:56
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre called on women religious scholars to play a greater role in strengthening state institutions, promoting social awareness and addressing harmful ideologies, as he attended the closing ceremony of the second annual summit of the Somali Women Religious Scholars Network.
- wardheernews.com17:53
Somalia’s ambassador to Tanzania, Ilyaas Ali Hassan, has sparked controversy after making remarks framed around clan identities