March 21
Kenya: Kenya Is Winning War Against Al Shabaab, Shows Global Index
Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts against al Shabaab are paying off and have earned global recognition. Read more »
March 20
Somalia: Two Dead, 3 Hurt in IED Explosion At AU Base in Southern Somalia
Two Somali soldiers have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion at an AU military base in the Lower Shabelle region, south of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Receives UNHCR Representative in Mogadishu
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Mr. Charles Mballa, the UNHCR Representative, at his office in the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: In Somalia, Green Climate Fund Tests New Approach for Left-Out Communities
One of the world's most vulnerable countries, Somalia is bearing the brunt of climate extremes. Read more »
March 19
Somalia: Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills 21 Civilians in Somalia
At least 21 civilians, among them women and children were killed on Monday night by an airstrike on their village outside Afgoye district, 30 km northwest of Mogadishu, the Somali… Read more »
March 16
Somalia: Somali President Vows to Ramp Up Security Operations to Regain Territories From Al-Shabab
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has vowed to intensify security operations across the country to reclaim territories from al-Shabab terrorists. Read more »
March 17
Somalia: Somalia Attends High-Level Forum in Ethiopia Amid Soaring Relations
The Ambassador of Somalia to Ethiopia, Abdullahi Mohamed Warfa, attended the 22nd meeting of the Executive Council of the African Union at the African Union headquarters in Addis… Read more »
Somalia: Indian Navy Seizes Bulgarian Ship From Somali Pirates and Rescues the Crew
Indian naval forces including special commandos seized a cargo vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates, rescuing 17 crew members, a spokesperson for the navy said on… Read more »
March 14
East Africa: Somali Security, Atmis and a 'Seamless' Transfer
Mogadishu (Somalia) The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) says it is in the middle of a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Commits to a Smooth Security Transition in Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) will ensure a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn of Africa country. Read more »
Somalia: Paris Club Creditors Cancel 99 Percent of Somalia's Debt
The Paris Club of Creditors has reached an agreement with the government of Somalia that will result in the cancellation of up to $2 billion of the country's debt- approximately… Read more »
March 13
Somalia: How Somalia-Turkey Defence Deal Torpedoed a Rival UAE Agreement
When the Somali cabinet approved a military cooperation deal with the United Arab Emirates in February 2023, there was an uproar in Mogadishu. Parliamentarians believed the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Pirates Threaten to Kill Bangladeshi Sailors If Ransom Isn't Paid
The Somali pirates who hijacked the ship MV Abdullah have threatened to start killing the Bangladeshi sailors held hostage unless they are paid a ransom. Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Vacate Grounds Recovered From Al-Shabaab
The Somali government forces vacated three military bases in the central region of Mudug, a shocking move that may jeopardize years of security gains. Read more »
Somalia: Shock As a 80-Year-Old Father Kills His Son in Somalia
A shocking murder took place last night in the Karaan district of Mogadishu after an 80-year-old father killed his son with his own hands. Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Charity Launches 'Endless Giving' Campaign in Somalia
Qatar Charity has launched projects for the Holy Ramadan season in Somalia for the year 1445 AH (2024) within the framework of starting to implement its Ramadan campaign "Endless… Read more »
March 11
Somalia: UN Mision in Somalia Extends Its Warmest Wishes to People for Ramadan
As the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan starts, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis. Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Base, Kill 3 Militants
The SNA forces with the help of the United States military have carried out a joint operation against the Al-Shabaab group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
March 10
Somalia: Somali PM Inaugurates Newly-Built Main Road in Mogadishu
The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula
The commander of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula, who gave an interview to the government TV, said that the Ethiopian military is in control of 60% of Somalia,… Read more »
Somalia: Official, Witnesses - Explosives Likely Started Mogadishu Market Fire
Explosives likely caused a huge fire that gutted a section of Mogadishu's biggest market, Bakara, on Sunday, an official and witnesses in the Somali capital said. Read more »
March 08
Somalia: Degrading Al-Shabaab Is Our Top Priority in 2024, Says Somali President
The President of Somalia the priority of his government is to fight and eliminate the Al-Shabaab and restore law and order in the entire country before his 4-year tenure ends in… Read more »
Somalia: UN Calls for Greater Effort in Ensuring Women's Inclusion in Somali Politics
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the United Nations today called on the Somali authorities to invest greater effort in ensuring women's inclusion in politics and… Read more »
March 07
Somalia: Somali Military Continues Gains in the War Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab extremist militants. Read more »
March 05
Kenya: Kenya Makes Attempts to Ease Ethiopia, Somalia Tensions
Kenya's President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. Read more »