March 28
Morocco: NGOs Call On Morocco to Save 6 Men Sentenced to Death in Somalia
Non-governmental organizations in Morocco have called on their government to intervene and prevent the sentencing of six Moroccans to death in Somalia. Read more »
March 26
Somalia: UN Warns Upcoming Heavy Rains to Trigger Cholera Outbreak in Somalia
The upcoming heavier-than-normal Gu (April to June) rains in Somalia are expected to trigger cholera outbreaks in areas where the disease has not been observed for years, the UN… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Raid On SNA FOB Led to Intense Combat in Somalia
Residents of Daru Nimca hamlet in the Middle Shabelle region reported hearing gunfire between al-Shabab and Somali security forces early on Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Expresses Worry About Amends to the Federal Constitution of Somalia
Reiterating the region's historical commitment to a federated, consensus-driven political structure, Puntland has issued a strong caution against recent proposed modifications to… Read more »
Africa: Somali PM Receives China's Envoy to the Horn of Africa
Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia's prime minister, met with Ambassador Xue Bing, China's special envoy to the Horn of Africa in Mogadishu. Read more »
March 25
Somalia: Somalia Sees Good Progress in Eliminating Tuberculosis
Somalia said Sunday it's making significant progress to achieve the global goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 but called for more investments to help sustain the gains. Read more »
Somalia: UN Officials Meet Minister of Finance of Somalia
The Minister of Finance of SomaCatriona Lainglia, Bihi Iman Cige met with top United Nations officials in Mogadishu, the country's capital on Sunday. Read more »
East Africa: Chinese Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Visits Somalia
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received the Chinese Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Xue Bing. Read more »
March 24
Somalia: Bomb-Making Materials Seized in Raid On Garissa Al-Shabaab Cell
A multi-agency security team staged an intelligence-led operation on al Shabaab base at Alango area of Garissa County and seized several materials for making Improvised Explosive… Read more »
Somalia: Hirshabelle State President Fires Hiran Governor Amid Conflict
The President of Hirshabelle Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlawe) dismissed the governor of the Hiran region Abdullahi Ahmed Moalin "Sufurow" and appointed Muse Salad Weheliye as… Read more »
Somalia: Nisa Detains Suspects Linked to Syl Hotel Siege
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has said that it has arrested suspects in connection with the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu last week. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Pirates Equip MV Abdullah With Heavy Artillery
Somali pirates, who hijacked MV Abdullah on 12 March, are now armed with heavy artillery and have reportedly fired warning shots to assert their control and stronghold of the ship… Read more »
March 21
Kenya: Kenya Is Winning War Against Al Shabaab, Shows Global Index
Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts against al Shabaab are paying off and have earned global recognition. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Military Plans Counterattack After Losing Ground to Al-Shabaab
A military official in central Somalia announced they are planning to launch a counter-offensive days after losing several areas to the Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: A Govt Recap Report Sheds Light On Latest Events in Somalia
The government of Somalia has issued a report on the latest developments in the country, including president's trip to Eritrea and war on Al-Shabaab. Read more »
March 20
Somalia: Two Dead, 3 Hurt in IED Explosion At AU Base in Southern Somalia
Two Somali soldiers have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion at an AU military base in the Lower Shabelle region, south of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Receives UNHCR Representative in Mogadishu
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Mr. Charles Mballa, the UNHCR Representative, at his office in the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: In Somalia, Green Climate Fund Tests New Approach for Left-Out Communities
One of the world's most vulnerable countries, Somalia is bearing the brunt of climate extremes. Read more »
March 19
Somalia: Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills 21 Civilians in Somalia
At least 21 civilians, among them women and children were killed on Monday night by an airstrike on their village outside Afgoye district, 30 km northwest of Mogadishu, the Somali… Read more »
March 17
Somalia: Indian Navy Seizes Bulgarian Ship From Somali Pirates and Rescues the Crew
Indian naval forces including special commandos seized a cargo vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates, rescuing 17 crew members, a spokesperson for the navy said on… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Attends High-Level Forum in Ethiopia Amid Soaring Relations
The Ambassador of Somalia to Ethiopia, Abdullahi Mohamed Warfa, attended the 22nd meeting of the Executive Council of the African Union at the African Union headquarters in Addis… Read more »
March 16
Somalia: Somali President Vows to Ramp Up Security Operations to Regain Territories From Al-Shabab
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has vowed to intensify security operations across the country to reclaim territories from al-Shabab terrorists. Read more »
March 14
Somalia: Paris Club Creditors Cancel 99 Percent of Somalia's Debt
The Paris Club of Creditors has reached an agreement with the government of Somalia that will result in the cancellation of up to $2 billion of the country's debt- approximately… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Commits to a Smooth Security Transition in Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) will ensure a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn of Africa country. Read more »
East Africa: Somali Security, Atmis and a 'Seamless' Transfer
Mogadishu (Somalia) The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) says it is in the middle of a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn… Read more »