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BREAKING: Somalia’s cabinet has approved a military and security cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Thursday’s session, chaired by PM Hamza Abdi Barre, also reviewed security and Hajj preparations, according to state media.

In an official statement, Jubaland warned that failing to act now will "plunge the hopes of the Somali people and the country’s peace efforts into a deep abyss," urging all stakeholders to protect Somalia’s fragile statehood.

BREAKING: Jubaland state reacts to Tuesday’s formation of the Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) by President Mohamud and top officials, accusing the president of "preparing for a dictatorial one-party rule."

“Favouring partisan interests over national unity risks plunging the country into a dangerous situation that threatens cohesion and stability,” said Farmaajo in a statement.

Breaking: Somalia’s former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of undermining the constitution and fuelling political instability, following the launch of the new Justice and Prosperity Party on Tuesday.

The group warned that the president’s alleged attempt to reassert control over Jubbaland amounted to a “dangerous power grab,” and called for immediate political consultations involving all major stakeholders in Somalia.

Their statement, released on Wednesday, followed the launch of Mohamud’s new political party, the Justice and Prosperity Party, in Mogadishu a day earlier.

Sixteen senior Somali political figures have issued a sharp rebuke of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of undermining the National Consultative Council (NCC) by advancing his party’s interests over inclusive national dialogue.

Somalia has welcomed the PKK’s announcement to lay down arms and dissolve itself. The Kurdish militant group, designated as a terrorist organisation by Turkey and others, said it would end its armed campaign after decades of conflict.

Somali president launches new political party ahead of 2026 elections somalisignal.com/somali-preside…

Somalia reports U.S. airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia militants in Puntland somalisignal.com/somalia-report…

Armed militiamen seize seven trucks, 130 people in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle somalisignal.com/armed-militiam…

Somali National Army and Southwest regional forces carried out a joint operation in Daynuunaay, Bay region, on Monday, targeting Al-Shabaab. Officials say several of the group's hideouts were dismantled and the area secured.

The first group of Somali pilgrims has arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj. More than 10,000 from Somalia are expected to take part in the annual pilgrimage, according to state media.

Armed militiamen kill two civilians near Cadalle district somalisignal.com/armed-militiam…

Following heavy rains in Mogadishu, the city’s power company has warned residents not to touch or lean on electricity poles during wet conditions, citing safety risks. At least 10 people died in the floods, which also damaged infrastructure, including power lines.

Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdirashid Haji visited flood-hit areas in Mogadishu. He promised government support for families of the victims and those who lost property in Friday’s heavy rains.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met SSC-Khaatumo leader Abdiqadir Ahmed Firdhiye in Mogadishu. State media said their talks focused on peace and state-building. Firdhiye thanked the president for backing the newly declared regional administration.

Several killed as heavy rains devastate Mogadishu somalisignal.com/several-killed…

US warns Somali government against unilateral decisions on constitution and elections somalisignal.com/us-warns-somal…