September 19
Somalia: 4 Injured As Military Chopper Crashes Near Afgoye
Four foreign nationals were on Thursday evening injured when a military helicopter crashed near the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in Arbiska, Afgooye… Read more »
Somalia: Over a Dozen Al-Shabab Militants, Including Foreign Fighters Killed in Bay Region Clash
At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including several foreign fighters, were killed during a clash in the Qansah Dhere district, Somalia's Bay region according to military officials.… Read more »
September 12
Somalia: Arab League Ministers Unite to Defend Somalia's Sovereignty Against External Threats
Foreign ministers from across the Arab world have reaffirmed their commitment to defending Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity during the 3rd Arab Ministerial Working… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Security Force Closes Bosaso Airport, Escalates Puntland Clash
The Puntland Security Force (PSF), an elite unit tasked with safeguarding Puntland's security, has taken a dramatic step by issuing an ultimatum to close Bosaso Airport. Read more »
September 11
Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Deepen Security Partnership With Focus On Counter-Terrorism
Somalia and the United States have agreed to enhance their strategic partnership. Read more »
September 09
Somalia: Supreme Court of Armed Forces Upholds Death Sentence for NISA Officer in Fatal Mogadishu Shooting
The Supreme Court of the Armed Forces has upheld the death sentence against National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) officer Mahad Ali Abdi for the killing of Abdirahman… Read more »
August 29
Somalia: Egypt Delivers Arms to Somalia After Security Pact, Sources Confirm
Egypt has delivered its first military aid to Somalia in over four decades, as confirmed by three diplomatic and Somali government sources. This move, which took place on Tuesday,… Read more »
August 27
Somalia: Puntland Seizes Suicide Drones, Arrests Seven Suspects in Major Security Operation
GAROWE, Puntland -- Puntland security forces have seized a cache of sophisticated "suicide" drones, marking the first instance of such weaponry being uncovered in Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Appoints Gen. Gafow As Adviser On Armed Forces in Renewed Push Against Al-Shabaab
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed General Abdullahi Gafow Mohamud as his new adviser on the armed forces. Read more »
August 22
Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Stoking Regional Conflict to Distract From Domestic Issues
Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has sharply criticized Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accusing him of attempting to ignite conflict in the… Read more »
August 21
Somalia: Deadly Car Bomb Kills Five Near Mogadishu
A devastating car bomb explosion rocked the Garasbaley district of Mogadishu on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least five government soldiers and injuring several others,… Read more »
August 20
Somalia: Somali National Army Seeks New Recruits for Exclusive Overseas Training
The Federal Government of Somalia launched a recruitment drive, seeking new recruits to join the national armed forces. Read more »
August 19
Somalia: Somali Army Liberate Ten Villages in Gedo Operation
Gedo, Somalia -- The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with the Jubbaland Dervishes forces, has successfully liberated ten small villages along the strategic road between… Read more »
Somalia: UN Urges Protection for Civilians & Humanitarian Workers Amidst Ongoing Somali Conflict
On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations issued a powerful call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers caught in the crossfire of the Somali conflict,… Read more »
August 09
Somalia: Somalia Unveils an Strategic African Union Mission to Combat Al-Shabaab
The Federal Government of Somalia, with the ongoing support of the international community, has been engaged in a 17-year-long fight against Al-Shabaab, one of the most powerful… Read more »
August 08
Somalia: African Union Approves New Force to Secure Somalia After Atmis Withdrawal
The African Union (AU) has approved the deployment of a newly configured force to take over security operations in the country when the current AU mission's mandate lapses at the… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt to Deploy Troops to Somalia Amid Tensions With Ethiopia
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has approved a request by Egypt to deploy troops to the newly endorsed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia… Read more »
August 05
Somalia: Prime Minister Announces Swift Action After Tragic Beachview Restaurant Attack in Mogadishu
In a decisive response to the devastating Friday night attack at Beachview Restaurant in Mogadishu, Prime Minister Hamze Barre has declared immediate action, including the arrest… Read more »
Somalia: Security Minister Convenes Meeting Following Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack On Liido Beach
In the aftermath of the devastating Al-Shabaab attack on Liido Beach in Mogadishu, Somali Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Osman Fartaag convened a crucial high-level security… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Erupts in Mass Protest Against Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack On Liddo Beach
Hundreds of Mogadishu residents took to the streets this morning to protest the horrific Al-Shabaab attack on Liddo Beach. The attack, which occurred at Beachview Restaurant,… Read more »
August 01
Somalia: New Atmis Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma Arrives in Mogadishu
Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma of Uganda has officially assumed the role of Force Commander for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). He arrived in Mogadishu on August 1,… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Government Increases Vigilance Against Al-Shabab Threats
The Ethiopian government, al-Shabab, Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nebiyu Tedla, Ethiopian security forces, Somali government, local militias, and clan members. Read more »
July 29
Somalia: Govt Official On Trial for Alleged Ties to Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu
The Banadir regional court has started the trial of a man named Abdinur Fooley, who was a director of one of the ministries of the South West region, for his alleged involvement… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Appoints Prominent Security Figures to Key Roles
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, including the appointment of several high-profile figures to critical positions. Read more »
Somalia: Jubbaland Forces Kill Al-Shabab Militants in Bula Haji Forest Operation
The Jubbaland administration's Dervish army, particularly the Birjeh brigade, has conducted a successful military operation in the Bula Haji Forest area. Read more »