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Ismail arrived at Badbado camp in Mogadishu as a displaced boy in 2009. Now, he builds innovative cookers with three fire chambers. Despite dropping out of school due to lack of funds, he chose skills—challenging youth fleeing to Europe, saying, "I believe in Somalia."

UPDATE: Al-Shabaab claims to have seized Mahas, a key stronghold for SNA forces and Ma’awisley fighters. The town fell after a deadly attack that began with a suicide bombing, followed by a gunmen-led raid.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Addis Ababa to attend the #UNFSS+4 summit.

BREAKING: Head of NISA in Adado was killed in clashes with Al-Shabaab near Mahas, Hiran region. Sunday’s fighting erupted after militants attacked SNA and Ma'awisley forces mobilizing near the town.

Former PM Ali Mohamed Gedi says only a strong central gov’t can protect Somalia’s sovereignty, warning that regional states can’t defend land, sea, or air—amid rising tensions between the FGS and Jubaland and Puntland.

Minister Ahmed Moalim has called Puntland’s seizure of a ship off Somalia “shameful.” The vessel, carrying Turkish-marked weapons and armoured vehicles, was bound for Mogadishu.

UPDATE: Governor of Gedo, Mohamed Hussein, says Abdirashid Janan and FGS soldiers’ deployment to Balad Hawo seeks to destabilize Jubaland and open the door for Egyptian troops set to join the AU mission in Somalia.

UPDATE: Switzerland hosted a Somali delegation led by @M_Duhulow, Director General of ICA, for talks on border control, travel documents, and anti-human trafficking efforts. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation for safe, orderly, and regular migration.

UPDATE: Abdirashid Janan, NISA chief for Gedo, says no one fought or chased him out of Balad-Hawo. He adds that SNA forces did not take part in any fighting and denies the presence of Jubaland troops in Gedo.

UPDATE: Somalia’s federal government condemns Puntland’s seizure of the SEA WORLD vessel, calling it an act of piracy. The ship carried Turkish military gear bound for Mogadishu under a legal defense pact. Mogadishu demands its release and warns of action against piracy hubs.

UPDATE: NISA chief in Gedo, Abdirashid Janan, says he has ordered federal troops to withdraw from Beled Hawo after clashes with Jubaland forces. He says he's now outside the town. At least 10 people were reportedly killed in Tuesday’s fighting.

BREAKING: Heavy fighting breaks out between FGS forces and Jubaland soldiers in Balad Hawo, Gedo governor, Mohamed Hussein Al Qadi told @ShabelleMedia.

UPDATE: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre says secession talks often center on Somaliland, but “silent lions” in other regions also threaten the country’s unity and peace.

BREAKING: President @HassanSMohamud has agreed to withdraw amendments to Chapter 4 of the Constitution, which had raised concerns ahead of 2026 elections. President Mohamud requested 20 days for political consultations following talks with opposition in Mogadishu.

Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim walked away visibly frustrated after a Shabelle TV journalist asked about reports of Puntland state seizing a weapons ship headed for Mogadishu.

Somali Custodial Corps Chief Mahad Abdirahman warns troops against selling weapons, saying anyone caught will face execution. “If weapons are sold, how can we fight Al-Shabab?” he said. This comes as 10 soldiers were sentenced to 5 years in prison for selling their arms.

Head of @SoDMA_Somalia, Mohamud Moalim, joined a UN and donor meeting to address the drought in northern regions, review disaster risk policies, and advance the SoDMA-UN transition roadmap. Moalim called for urgent, coordinated action to boost resilience and capacity building.

UPDATE: Mohamed Hussein Al-Qaadi, Governor of Gedo, says they prevented a plane carrying FGS troops from landing, forcing it to return to Mogadishu.