July 27, 2023
Somalia: Army in Collaboration With Residents Kill 60 Al-Shabaab Fighters
More than 60 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a joint operation by government forces and local residents in the El-Dhun Agow area of the Bay region. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Somalia: PM Condemns 'Heinous and Cowardly' Attack in SNA Base
Somalia's prime minister has condemned Monday's suicide bombing at an army base in the capital, Mogadishu, the deadliest single attack in 2023. Read more »
Africa: AU Condemns Terrorist Attack On Military Academy
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has condemned a terrorist attack on a military academy in the capital, Mogadishu, which killed at least 25 soldiers on… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Somalia: Govt Confirms Foreign Fighters Among 25 Killed in Repelled Attack
Al-Shabaab members were killed in an operation by the Somali National Army in the western areas of the Wajid district in the Bakool region of the Southwest regional government. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Somalia: Govt Says U.S.-Assisted Raid Killed Nearly 100 Militants
Somali troops with the help of U.S. soldiers raided Al-Shabaab bases in Gal Libah and El Qurac on the Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle border. Read more »
Somalia: SNA Battles Al-Shabaab Ahead of Planned Offensive
The Somali National Army (SNA)'s elite forces have killed 30 al-Shabab militants during a fierce gun battle in the Middle Shabelle region of central Somalia, officials confirmed. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Somalia: Military Kills Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members
Somali army killed at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants during an operation in South of the country. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Somalia: President Visits Jowhar Ahead of All-Out Military Offensive
President Hassan Sheikh lands in Jowhar, HirShabelle state headquarters while the government is planning the 2nd phase of the military operation to get rid of Al-Shabaab. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Somalia: Somali Govt Says 40 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Jubaland
The SNA forces with the support of the Jubaland regional soldiers have carried out several operations in which many Al-Shabaab fighters died. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Somalia: Court Hands Down 15-Year Jail Sentence to Al-Shabaab Member
The Somali military Court sentenced Yusuf Duqow Hussein Dhicisow, who was a member of the Al-Shabaab group, to 15 years in prison. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Somalia: KDF Conducts Airstrike in Gedo
Kenyan military carried out airstrikes targeting the area of El-Adde last night and on Thursday morning, causing casualties among the local civilians. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Jubaland Opposes Drawdown of AU Force, Says It Is Hasty and Ill Conceived
As the African Union Transition in Somalia force, known as ATMIS, reduces troop numbers, a Somali official is warning the plan is ill-conceived and raises the risk of al-Shabab… Read more »
Somalia: Kenya's Interior Minister Visits Border Areas for Talks Over Al-Shabaab Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki Tuesday embarked on a tour of the northern counties for talks with local security and intelligence committees, leaders and residents on… Read more »
Africa: Al-Shabaab Attacks Geriley Base After AU Troops Pullout
A fierce battle took place last night in the Geriley area of Gedo region, between the Jubbaland Darwish forces and Al-Shabaab, local residents said. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Somalia: Khartoum Hit By Deadly Mortar Attack Amidst Tight Security
A dawn mortar fire was reported in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, targeting villages near the presidential palace and other vital areas. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Operative Killed in Nisa Raid in Lower Shabelle Region
Somali Intelligence forces conducted an operation against Al-Shabaab in Barire and Sabid, Lower Shabelle region in response to rising raids on SNA and AU bases. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Somalia: Jubaland and KDF Chief Discuss Cooperation in War On Al-Shabaab
The President of Jubaland, Ahmed Madobe, held a meeting with the KDF chief Gen. Francis Omondi Ogolle, who arrived in Kismayo city for talks. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Somalia: Security Chiefs Back to Drawing Board As Al Shabaab Attacks Increase
More than 30 people, majority of them security officials have been killed in separate al Shabaab attacks near the Kenya-Somalia border in the past weeks at an alarming rate. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Kill 45 Al-Shabaab Members, Foil Attack
Somali government said its troops backed by foreign partners killed at least 46 Al-Shabaab members in Lower Shabelle region during a joint military operation. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base in Somalia
Reports reaching us in Bardhere district of Gedo region indicate that two suicide blasts and heavy gunfire were heard outside a military base. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes 5 Men On Espionage Charges
Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia 9n Thursday, according to local media. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Somalia: Bomb Blast Hits Security Checkpoint in Mogadishu
A witness says a deafening explosion was heard on Friday in the Somali capital, Mogadishu amidst tightened security. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Ethiopian Military Base in Somalia
Al-Shabaab launched suicide attacks Wednesday on a military base manned by Ethiopian troops in Somalia, injuring four soldiers, according to authorities. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Somalia: Ten Al-Shabaab Fighters Defect, Surrender to Somali Government
The security forces of the Southwest state of Somalia displayed 10 Al-Shabaab fighters who surrendered in Baidoa, the regional capital of Bay on Monday. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Jubaland
The U.S.-trained Danab bridge special forces engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in Jubaland state as part of ongoing military operations in Somalia. Read more »