September 12, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Loses Two Villages to Military
The Somali army with the help of the local people last night took over several areas from the Al-Shabaab in the south of the Hiran region. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Somalia: A Bus Station Bombing in Somalia Leaves 1 Dead and 9 Injured
At least one soldier was killed and nine others sustained wounds on Tuesday in a bomb blast at a bus station in Barawe, a coastal city in southern Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Police Warns the Public Against Seeking Justice in Al-Shabab Courts
The Chief of the Somali Police Force, General Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijaar has warned the public against seeking justice in Al-Shabaab's courts. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Somalia: Special Forces Attack Al-Shabaab Court Near the Capital
Somali forces attacked the Al-Shabaab court following clashes in the Lower Shabelle region on Monday. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks a Town in Central Somalia
Al-Shabaab fighters have attacked a small town in the Galgadud region in central Somalia amid ongoing military operations against the militant group. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Central Somalia
A heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday in the El-Adde area, 60 km west of Beledweyne city in the Hiran region. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Somalia: Bomb Blast Kills Deputy DC in Somali Capital
An explosion that occurred in Mogadishu last night killed the deputy Yaqshid DC on political affairs who was identified as Moalim Hussein Filaweyne. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Africa: Somalia, AU Discuss the Fight Against Al-Shabaab
TUNIS - The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamsa Abdi Barre, who is in Tunis, Tunisia, is holding meetings with the various leaders who participated in the African Development… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Somalia: The Army Chief Calls On Troops to Continue Offensive On Al-Shabaab
The Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and the Chief of the Somali National Army, General Odowaa Yusuf call for the Liberation of the Hiran region. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Somalia: Somali President Announces 'Decisive War' Against Al-Shabaab
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday announced a "decisive war" against Al-Shabaab after a deadly attack on Hayat hotel in Mogadishu. Read more »
August 20, 2022
Somalia: Parliament Postpones Session After Hotel Attack
Somalia's parliamentary meeting in Mogadishu on Saturday was postponed after Al-Shabaab attacked Hayat hotel on Friday evening. Read more »
Somalia: At Least 20 Hurt in Mogadishu Mortar Shelling
At least 20 people were wounded in Hamar Jajab district after five mortars landed in the School Polozio area, which is home to Somali police. Read more »
August 21, 2022
Somalia: Health Minister Confirms Death Toll From Hotel Attack
Health Minister Dr. Ali Haji said 21 deaths and 117 people were wounded, with at least 15 in critical condition as troops end the Hayat hotel attack by Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces End Siege At Mogadishu Hotel - Security Commander
Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by Al-Qaeda-linked militants at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu that lasted about 30 hours, a security commander told AFP around midnight… Read more »
August 08, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Burns Down Homes in Central Somalia
The Islamist armed group Al-Shabab has burned down nine homes and destroyed several water wells in raids on three villages near Mahas and Baladweyne towns, amid an ongoing military… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Air Strike Targets Al-Shabaab in Somalia - State Media
State-owned media in Somalia says the US military has carried out an air strike against al-Shabab fighters in the central Hiran region. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Somalia: IED Explosions Near Kismayo Leaves Four Dead
Four people were killed and 11 others wounded in multiple bomb attacks in Kismayo district, southern Somalia Tuesday. Read more »
August 07, 2022
Somalia: Ethiopian Military Carries Out Airstrike in Central Somalia
BELEDWEYNE [SMN] - Ethiopian warplanes have bombed parts of the Hiran region in central Somalia today. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks AU Base in Somalia
Al-Shabaab launched an attack against African Union troops' base in South of Somalia on Wednesday, residents said. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Somalia: Dutch Mom Gets 3 Years in U.S. for Supporting Somali Militants
A Dutch woman was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for donating several hundred dollars to a group that supported the militant group al-Shabab in Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Blast in Mogadishu Leaves At Least Two Dead
An explosion reportedly occurred at Tarabunka Junction in Mogadishu on Tuesday morning, police and witnesses said. Read more »
July 30, 2022
Somalia: President Speaks About the Insecurity in the Capital
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, for the first time spoke about security in Mogadishu after a surge in robberies and targeted killings. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Forces Reportedly Killed Three Key Al-Shabaab Leaders
Ethiopian forces reportedly killed three key Al-Shabab leaders in the latest operation in the South Eastern Part of the country bordering Somalia region. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Somalia: PM Deplores Baidoa Attack
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre issued a statement on Friday's suicide attack in Baidoa City which claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including a regional minister. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab and Liyu Police Clash Again in Bakol Region
A Fierce fighting has been reported in Ato town along Somalia's border with Ethiopia on Friday, the second battle between the two sides in two weeks. Read more »