December 4

• Somalia: Al Shabaab Carries Out Brazen Ambush On Government Delegation

  A delegation of Somalia's Federal Government ministers and security officials were ambushed by Al Shabaab fighters on Monday as they were returning to Mogadishu from a visit to the... Read more »

December 3

• Somalia: Djibouti Defense Minister Visits Amisom Troops in Beledweyne

  The defense minister of the Republic of Djibouti Mr. Abdulkadir Mohamed Kamil visited African Union forces (AMISOM) stationed in Beledweyne town in central Somalia on Sunday,... Read more »

• Somalia: Somalia - Puntland Government Bans Foreign Fishing Vessels in Puntland Waters

  Puntland's Minister of Fisheries Mohamed Farah Adan stated that fishing vessels from neighbouring countries have been banned to fish in Puntland waters, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Ahlu Sunnah Militia Officially Joins Somalia's Federal Government

  Ahlu Sunnah militia forces have been integrated into Somali Federal Government troops on Saturday, after fighting Al Shabaab alongside Somali government troops for 2 years, Garowe... Read more »

December 2

• Somalia: A Smiling New President for a Country in Desperation [editorial]

  President Hassan's "Manifesto" provides no vision for a national political system that has matured and benefited from the wise counsel of the bitter lessons of Somalia's troubled... Read more »

• Somalia: Five Committees to Prepare Jubaland Convention Established

  Five committees to make preparations for the opening of the anticipated convention to establish Jubaland have been setup, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

November 30

• Somalia: Somalia - Puntland Leader Receives Huge Welcome in Bossaso

  President Farole began his road trip to Bossaso visiting the towns of Waiye and Armo on Wednesday. The Puntland leader leading a delegation of military officials, cabinet officials... Read more »

November 29

• Somalia: Welcoming Rallies for Puntland Leader in Waiye and Armo Districts

  A delegation led by the president of Somalia's Puntland government received big welcoming rallies in Waiye and Armo districts on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Six Killed As Local Militia Clashes With Somaliland Over Elections

  At least six people were killed Wednesday in Huddun district of Sool region in northern Somalia in armed clashes between Somaliland security forces and local militias who have... Read more »

November 28

• Somalia: Mayor Attacks Somaliland Election Commission Office in Erigabo

  Gunmen attacked the offices of Somaliland Election Commission in Erigabo town in Sanaag region on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Traditional Elder Killed in Beledweyne

  A group of armed men shot and killed a traditional elder and chairman of Hiraan region traditional elders in Beledweyne on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

November 27

• Somalia: Somalia President Warns Against Illegal Checkpoints, Visits Djibouti

  Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the country of Djibouti on Monday and met with Diibouti President Omar Ismail Gelle, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Gunmen Exchange Fire With Puntland Police, Killing Three Civilians

  Deputy Chief of Puntland Police Gen. Muhayadin Ahmed Musse stated that the Puntland forces exchanged fired with gunmen killing 3 civilians, during an operation in Galkayo, Garowe... Read more »

• Somalia: Somaliland Destabilizes Regional Security, Puntland Warns

  Puntland's Minister of Information warned against Somaliland's military encroachment into Puntland constituencies in Sanaag and Sool region, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

November 26

• Somalia: Puntland Leader Launches Prison in Qardo

  President Abdirahman Mohamed cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate a maximum security facility in Qardho district in Puntland, Somalia, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: President Hassan Gives Stern Warning to Armed Forces

  Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave a stern warning to Somali government forces to uphold the law and protect civilians, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

November 25

• Somalia: EU Naval Forces Destroy Alleged Pirate Skiff After Lack of Evidence

  EU Naval forces patrolling Somalia's coast stated that they destroyed an alleged pirate skiff off the coast of Somalia and released the alleged pirates on the Somali coast, Garowe... Read more »

• Somalia: 'Political Elements Behind Qardo Protest' - Puntland Minister

  The security minister in Somalia's Puntland government has blamed unnamed 'political elements' for Friday's protest in Qardo, provincial capital of Puntland's Karkar region, Garowe... Read more »

• Somalia: Govt Forces Repel Al Shabaab Ambush in Gedo Region

  Somali government forces backed by Ahlu Sunnah militia battled fiercely with Al Shabaab fighters in the city of Beledhawo in Gedo region on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

November 24

• Somalia: Second Puntland Political Association Announced

  A Puntland political association has been announced in Nairobi on Friday marking the second political association to be announced since the registration began in September, Garowe... Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland Leader Visits Qardo

  Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole leading a delegation of Puntland officials, visited the town of Qardo and met with district officials and community leaders, Garowe... Read more »

November 23

• Somalia: Somalia's Security Forces Apprehend 16 Alleged Al Shabaab Fighters

  Authorities in Mogadishu arrested close to 20 alleged Al Shabaab agents and confiscated various weapons after a raid on a house in the capital's Yaqshid district, Garowe Online... Read more »

• Somalia: The Future of Puntland Is in Multiparty System [editorial]

  Puntland is advancing on the correct political path, to give an opportunity to the state's future generations. Read more »

November 22

• Somalia: Sanaag Governor Hosts Security Meeting in Badhan

  Residents and government officials including Governor of Sanaag region in northern Somalia's Puntland autonomous region hosted a security a meeting in Baran discussing the recent... Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland Government Meets With UN Delegation to Discuss UN Strategy

  Puntland President, Vice President and Cabinet Ministers met UN Officials from every UN agency working in Puntland to discuss and review the UN's mandate in Somalia, Garowe Online... Read more »