Somalia: U.S. Military Target Islamic State With Airstrikes in Puntland, Somalia

The United States Military launched airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Somalia at the request of the federal government, intensifying efforts to counter… Read more »

Somalia: German Aid Worker Kidnapped in Somalia Seven Years Ago Pleads for Release

Sonja Nientiet, a German nurse who was abducted in Mogadishu seven years ago, has made her first public appearance, pleading for immediate release and a return to her home country. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Meets With Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a crucial meeting with his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Thursday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Heads to Turkey for Official Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by a high-level delegation, has embarked on an official visit to Turkey following an invitation from Turkish President Recep… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and China Explore Enhanced Cooperation and Aid in Mogadishu Talks

Somalia's disaster management chief, Mahamuud Moallim, held a "productive" meeting with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, in the capital Mogadishu, focusing on deepening… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali PM Slams Al-Shabab's Capture of Masjid Ali Gadud

Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire condemned Al-Shabaab's takeover of Masjid Ali Gadud in Middle Shabelle region, following a dawn attack on Wednesday. Read more »

Somalia: U.S.-Somali Forces Target Isis in Puntland's Bari Mountains

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Somali government forces have conducted a joint operation targeting ISIS militants in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region in Puntland,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Extends Political Party Registration Deadline By 21 Days

The Chairman of the National Election Commission, Abdikariin Ahmed Hassan, announced today that the deadline for political party registration has been extended by 21 days. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Carried Out Major Attack On Military Bases in Somalia

Al-Shabaab militants launched a bombing attack on military bases in the town of Masjid Cali Guduud, located in the Middle Shabelle region, according to local reports. Read more »

Somalia: ISIS Fighters Attack Puntland Military Base

ISIS fighters have reportedly attacked a Puntland military base, signaling a shift in guerrilla tactics after losing direct battles. Read more »

Somalia: Duterte's Arrest - A Politically Driven ICC Move

The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sparked outrage both within the Philippines and internationally. For many,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Returns to Frontlines After Meetings With New African Union Chair

President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia returned today to areas where operations against Al-Shabaab are ongoing, following meetings in the capital with the new Chairperson of the… Read more »

Africa: ICC's Double Standards - a Court for the Powerful or Against the Weak?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to prosecute individuals responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. However, since its inception, the… Read more »

Southern Africa: Somali Prime Minister Attends Joint Summit On Eastern and Southern Africa Security Issues

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, participated in a joint summit tonight held virtually between the countries of the East African… Read more »

Somalia: Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Bids Farewell to African Union Chairperson

Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister, Abdissalam Abdulle Ali, today bid farewell to African Union Chairperson, Mohamud Ali Yusuf, at Aden Adde International Airport, following a… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Expand Presence in Middle Shabelle Region

Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly reinforced their presence in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, advancing towards the key towns of Jowhar and Balcad. Read more »

Somalia: Cargo Plane From Kenya Crashes Near Mogadishu, Killing All 5 Aboard

A Kenyan-registered cargo plane crashed near Mogadishu, Somalia, on Saturday, killing all five crew members on board, the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority said. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets African Union Chairperson, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today met with African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in Mogadishu, where they agreed to bolster bilateral relations and… Read more »

Somalia: Six Police Personnel Killed in Kenya By Suspected Al-Shabaab Fighters

At least six police personnel were killed in Kenya while four were injured in an attack on a police camp by suspected Islamist militants in Garissa county in the country's east on… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Launch Large-Scale Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle Region

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, along with local militia, have launched large-scale operations against Al-Shabaab in several districts of the Middle Shabelle region, the… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Security Base in Waajid, Somali Forces Capture Key Operative

Al-Shabaab militants launched an attack on a security outpost manned by South West State forces in Waajid, a district in Somalia's Bakool region, leading to a brief but intense… Read more »

Somalia: UAE Condemns Al-Shabaab Assassination Attempt On Somalia President

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist assassination attempt on Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Militants Target Presidential Convoy in Bomb Attack - President Unharmed

A bomb attack targeted the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia on Tuesday, but the president emerged unharmed. The attack occurred near the Ceel-Gaabta junction,… Read more »

Somalia: A Yemeni Fishing Vessel Hijacked Off Somalia Coast

In the latest of a series of pirate hijackings off Somalia this year EUNAVFOR ATALANTA reported a suspected hijacking of Yemini dhow, or fishing vessel, on 16 March in the vicinity… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Serbia Discuss Bilateral Relations

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Ðurić held phone talks with Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi on Tuesday, discussing ways to enhance diplomatic ties and cooperation. Read more »