November 2

• Somalia: 300 Al Shabaab Suspects Detained in Security Sweep

  Hundreds of suspected Al Shabaab agents were detained in Kismayo after operations by Somali and Kenyan forces, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Car Accidents Increase After Rains in Puntland

  Car accidents have spiked in the northern regions of Puntland lately after heavy rains across Somalia, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

November 1

• Somalia: Allied Forces Confiscate Explosives Prior to Grenade Attack

  Somali and Kenyan forces apprehended Al Shabaab agents and explosives prior to a grenade attack targeting Somali forces led to injuries on Tuesday night in the port city of... Read more »

• Somalia: Poet and Al Shabaab Defector Killed in Mogadishu

  Famous poet Abwan Warsame Shire Awale and a female civilian were gunned down by masked gunmen Monday night in the war-torn capital of Mogadishu, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 28

• Somalia: 'Local Communities to Build Jubaland' - Political Leader

  A political leader in Somalia's southern Jubaland regions has stated that local communities are in the process of establishing an administration, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland President Opens Parliament's 29th Session in Garowe

  The president of Puntland government in northern Somalia opened the 29th ordinary session of the Puntland Parliament on Sunday in the state capital Garowe, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland President Supports Democratization, Jubaland Formation

  The president's of Somalia's autonomous Puntland government has voiced strong support for the state's ongoing process towards multi party elections and the formation of Jubaland... Read more »

• Somalia: Five Soldiers Killed in Bomb Attack on Kismayo Police Station

  At least five Somali soldiers were killed on Saturday after a bomb exploded at a police station in the southern port city of Kismayo, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 26

• Somalia: Bus Carrying Civilians Hit With Mortar - Kills Eight

  At least 8 civilians were killed after a bus carrying passengers was hit with a mortar while en route to Wanlaweyn in Lower Shabelle region, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 24

• Somalia: Puntland Military Court Sentences Yemeni to Death On Terrorism Charges

  A military court in Somalia's northern region of Puntland has convicted a Yemeni national on terrorism charges and sentenced him to death, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Kenyan Forces Vacate Kismayo University

  Kenya's African Union (AU) forces have vacated Kismayo university that was home to allied forces since the capture of the port city, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland Obtains New Information On Vessels Illegally Fishing in Somali Waters

  Puntland authorities stated on Tuesday that they recently obtained new information about vessels illegally fishing in Puntland waters, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Bombing in Las'anod Injures Young Boy

  A young boy and another civilian were wounded in an explosion in the capital of Sool region Las'anod, on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 23

• Somalia: Puntland President Attends Defense Force Graduation

  Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole attended a graduation outside Garowe, for a Puntland military class on Monday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Explosions Rock Lower Jubba Region

  A double explosion rocked an allied forces posting in the port city of Kismayo in the early hours of Monday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 22

• Somalia: EU Ambassador to Somalia Meets With Puntland President

  A delegation led by EU Ambassador to Somalia Michele Cervone visited the capital of Puntland Garowe and met with Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole, Garowe Online... Read more »

• Somalia: Radio Reporter Wounded in Mogadishu

  A Somali radio reporter was wounded by gunmen in Mogadishu Sunday evening, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 21

• Somalia: Ex-PM Gaas Criticizes 'NGO Culture', Encourages Peace in Puntland

  The outgoing Prime Minister of Somalia Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas has criticized the 'NGO culture' in the country, whilst encouraging continued peace and stability in his home... Read more »

• Somalia: 20 Wounded in Mogadishu Wedding Bombing

  Unidentified attackers hurled hand grenades into a crowded wedding ceremony in Mogadishu on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 20

• Somalia: Mogadishu Cannot Dictate to Jubaland [editorial]

  The issue is much bigger than meets the eye. Political spoilers in Mogadishu have been responsible for working hard to ensure the failure of successive interim and transitional... Read more »

October 19

• Somalia: Puntland 'Seizes Arms From Yemen'

  Security forces in Somalia's Puntland autonomous region have seized a depot of arms and bomb material along the country's northern coastline, in another sign that Al Qaeda... Read more »

• Ethiopia: Peace Talks With Govt and Rebel Group Stalled

  Peace talks being mediated by the Kenyan government between the ONLF and the Ethiopian government stalled on Thursday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

October 18

• Somalia: 'Somalis Traveling From Syria Rejected At Egypt Airport' - Ambassador

  Somalia's ambassador to Egypt Abdullahi Ali Hassan stated that Somalis with correct documentation escaping Syria's increasing violence were sent back to Syria after arriving at the... Read more »

• Somalia: Federal Parliament Approves Prime Minister Shirdon

  Somalia's Federal Parliament approved Abdi Farah Shirdon (Saaid) as Prime Minister of Somalia on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: President Farole Returns to Garowe After Visiting Rural Areas in Nugal Region

  Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole returned to the state capital Garowe on Wednesday after touring coastal towns in Nugal region including a visit to the former... Read more »