July 29, 2022
Somalia: Southwest State President Slams 'Heinous Terrorist' Attack in Baidoa
The Minister of Justice of the South West Administration, Hassan Ibrahim Lugbur, a member of his family, and other civilians were killed in a suicide bombing that took place today… Read more »
Somalia: Blast Kills Southwest State Justice Minister in Baidoa
A powerful explosion was reported in Baidoa city on Friday, the second of its kind in Southwest State within two days, police said. Read more »
July 28, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Says Over 209 Al-Shabab Fighters Killed After Failed Incursion
The Ethiopian government on Wednesday disclosed that more than 209 al-Shabab fighters have been killed after a failed incursion from neighboring Somalia by the militant group. Read more »
Somalia: Allied Forces Attack Al-Shabaab Bases in Jubaland
Units of the Somali military along with Jubaland regional troops carried out an operation against Al-Shabaab in the Lower Juba region as part of an ongoing offensive. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Somalia: A Suicide Explosion Kills District Official in Somalia
MARKA [SMN] - An explosion in southern Somalia on Wednesday morning has left at least 11 people dead, including a district official, a witness said. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Claims Marka Attack That Left a DC, 10 Others Dead
MARKA [SMN] - Reports from Marka district in the Lower Shabelle capital say that there has been an attack from a suicide bombing on Wednesday morning. Read more »
July 26, 2022
Somalia: Three Kenyan Police Officers Hurt in Al-Shabab Attack in Border Region
NAIROBI -- Three Kenyan police officers were injured Monday when al-Shabab militants attacked a security camp in the border region of Mandera, local police said Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: Fighter Jets Bomb Al-Shabaab Base in Somalia
Warplanes were said to have carried out airstrikes last night in the Toora-Toorow area of the Lower Shabelle region, where Al-Shabaab militants are based. Read more »
July 25, 2022
Somalia: Liyu Police Clash With Al-Shabaab On the Border
A heavy battle between Liyu police and Al-Shabaab was reported in Las-Qurun area near Feerfeer town on the Somalia-Ethiopia border. Read more »
July 24, 2022
Ethiopia: Somali Region in Ethiopia Claims Victory Over Al-Shabaab in Attack
The Security Council of the Somali Regional Government has issued a statement on a 4-day battle between the Liyu Police and Al-Shabaab fighters. Read more »
July 22, 2022
Somalia: Liyu Police Hits Back At Al-Shabaab Claims Over Attack
The officials of Liyu police, the special forces of Somali regional state in Ethiopia refuted claims by AlShabaab that over 80 soldiers killed in attack on their bases along with… Read more »
July 20, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Detained in Army Operation
Somali government forces have carried out an operation in several areas in southern Somalia, targeting key Al-Shabaab bases, officials said. Read more »
Somalia: Bomb Blast Outside Somali Capital Leaves At Least Two Dead
Reports from Afgoye District in the Lower Shabelle Region state that at least two persons have died and others have been injured in a mine explosion that took place today in a… Read more »
July 19, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Says it Kills Two Al-Shabaab Militants in Somalia Airstrike
MOGADISHU - The U.S. military said it had killed two fighters from the al Shabaab militant group in an airstrike in a remote part of Somalia's southern Jubaland state on Sunday. Read more »
July 18, 2022
Somalia: Danab Forces 'Neutralized' Al-Shabaab Members - Official
At least five Al-Shabaab members were killed and one captured alive by the Somali military during an operation outside the port city of Kismayo, an official said. Read more »
July 14, 2022
Somalia: Military Repel Al-Shabaab Attack in Janale
A battle ensued between Somali troops and Al-Shabaab in Janale, a small town in the Lower Shabelle region last night, local residents confirmed. Read more »
July 12, 2022
Somalia: At Least 12 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Army Raid - Official
Somali army carried out a planned operation against Al-Shabaab bases on the outskirts of Mahas district in the Hiran region, officials said. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Somalia: Hashi Omar Killed in a Bomb Blast in Mogadishu
A car bomb exploded in Mogadishu's Dharkenley district, killing Hashi Omar, a Somali national who had been detained by the Italian government for 18 years, but who was released in… Read more »
July 03, 2022
Somalia: Jubaland State Leader Readies Anti-Al-Shabaab Push
Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe who is currently on a working visit to Dhobley district met with security officials today. Read more »
Somalia: Turkish-Trained Gogor Forces Ransack Al-Shabaab Camps
The Turkish-trained elite Gorgor troops have destroyed Al-Shabab bases in Aw-dheegle district in Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia. Read more »
June 27, 2022
Somalia: Three Dead, Several Wounded, Including Journalists in Somalia Blast
A landmine blast occurred on the outskirts of Mataban district in the Hiran region on Monday morning. Read more »
June 26, 2022
Somalia: Regional Forces Neutralize Militants
Troops from Somalia's Puntland State killed seven pro-Islamic State (ISIS) militants in military sting operations aimed at disrupting the terror cell in the coastal town of Hafun… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Somalia: Danab Forces Kill Two Militants and Capture Four Alive Near Kismayo
Somalia's special commandos DANAB along with with the Jubaland Security Forces have carried out a planned army operation near Kismayo port city on Thursday. Read more »
June 18, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Foreign Fighters Among 70 Killed in Bahdo Attack - Leader
Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Karie lauded the national army, authorities, and citizens in Bahdo district for thwarting Friday's terrorist attack. Read more »
June 17, 2022
Somalia: Dozens Killed As Al-Shabaab Attacks Small Town in Central Somalia
A fight that was described as one of the deadliest battles that lasted for more than two hours took place on Friday morning in the Bahdo area of Galgadud region. Read more »