June 27

• Somalia: Tensions High After Clashes in Coveted Kismayo

  The coveted port city of Kismayo was home to a fierce battle between Jubaland forces alongside Kenya and a clan militia led by warlord Barre Hiraale, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Hassan Dahir Aweys' Former Colleague Meets With Officials to Discuss Transfer to SFG

  A delegation of Somali Federal Government (SFG) officials arrived in the central city of Adaado to discuss with government officials the arrest of senior Al Shabaab official Hassan... Read more »

June 26

• Somalia: Top Al Shabaab Official Caught Days After Fleeing Infighting

  Al Shabaab official Hassan Dahir Aweys - on the US most wanted terrorist list - has been reportedly captured in the town of Adaado on Wednesday after fleeing Al Shabaab infighting... Read more »

June 25

• Somalia: Al Shabaab Chief Flees Barawe After Infighting

  Hassan Dahir Aweys a high ranking Al Shabaab official has reportedly fled southern Somalia seeking refuge in central Somalia after an Al Shabaab feud has intensified, Garowe Online... Read more »

• Somalia: Al Shabaab Ambush Govt Forces Near Baidoa

  At least 10 people were killed and 15 others injured in a battle between Al Shabaab and Somali forces outside the south central city of Baidoa on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 24

• Africa: Puntland Parliament Discusses Illegal Migration Epidemic

  The Puntland Parliament during the 30th session on Monday, discussed the issue of illegal migration and how to prevent the growing epidemic, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Clan King Passes Away

  Bogor Abdullahi Bogor Muse a clan king, passed away in Finland succumbing to his ailing health on Monday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 23

• Somalia: Governor Says 'Mogadishu Under the Control of Govt'

  Deputy Governor of Banadir region, Warsame Mohamed Hassan stated that Mogadishu - capital of Banadir region - was secure after authorities tightened security days after a UN... Read more »

• Somalia: Authorities Arrest Hotel Lodgers in Beledweyne

  Authorities in Beledweyne said that they arrested around 150 people who were living in hotels, after the hotel management refused to register guests with authorities, Garowe Online... Read more »

June 22

• Somalia: Allied Forces Remove Ied in Busy Kismayo Avenue

  Kenyan forces under the mandate of AMISOM and Somali troops successfully removed an IED from a major street in the coveted port city of Kismayo, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland Speaker Requests Peaceful Resolution to Conflict

  Speaker of Puntland's Parliament Abdirashid Mohamed Hersi requested that clan fighting in Karaar and Bari region cease imploring that the clans evoke the previous peace agreement,... Read more »

June 21

• Somalia: Al Shabaab Dispute Turns Violent, Factions Emerge

  Al Shabaab armed group fighting to topple Somalia's federal government and its domestic allies has been engaged in an internal dispute in recent months and on June 19, Al Shabaab... Read more »

June 20

• Somalia: Puntland Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack On U.N. Compound in Mogadishu

  Puntland Government condemns in the strongest terms the heinous and evil attack on the U.N. compound in Mogadishu on June 19th, where scores of people were killed in a violent... Read more »

• Somalia: Cabinet of Ministers Appoints New Ambassadors

  The Somali Federal Government (SFG) Council of Ministers assigned new ambassadors to a list of countries during their weekly cabinet meeting on Thursday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Ministers Hold Anti-Illegal Migration Event in Bossaso

  The Ministry of Sports, Labour and Youth held an anti-illegal migration event in Bossaso on Thursday discussing the tribulations of illegal migration, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 19

• Somalia: Al Shabaab Militants Storm U.N Compound in Mogadishu‏

  Anti-government militants have stormed the United Nations compound in Mogadishu on Wednesday morning, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: UN Compound Siege in Mogadishu By Al Shabaab Kills 15

  Al Shabaab fighters laid siege to UN compound in Mogadishu on Wednesday killing 8 including foreign staff after almost a two hour gun battle with Somali government authorities and... Read more »

• Somalia: PM Shirdon Condemns Attack On UN Compound

  Somali Federal Government (SFG) Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon and new British Ambassador to Somalia condemned the Al Shabaab attack on a UN compound in Mogadishu on Wednesday,... Read more »

June 18

• Somalia: Jubaland Official Wounded in Kismayo

  A Jubaland government official was wounded in the tense port city of Kismayo on Tuesday and is being treated by AMISOM medical officials, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Somaliland Bars Federal Govt Authorized Aircraft From Landing

  Somaliland government rejected an aircraft attempting to land at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa on Tuesday, after Somaliland officials said the plane requested to use... Read more »

June 17

• Somalia: Politics of Polarization Destabilizing the New Somalia [editorial]

  GAROWE ONLINE EDITORIAL | President Hassan - defend the legitimate federal constitution or you will not be president of Somalia. Read more »

• Somalia: Second Mortar Attack On Presidential Palace in Two Months

  The presidential palace in Mogadishu, Villa Somalia was shelled leaving 4 people injured and homes wrecked after mortars were launched targeting the Prime Minister's quarters,... Read more »

June 16

• Somalia: Clashes Kill 10 in Jowhar After Clans Accuse Govt of 'Subjugation'

  Clashes in Jowhar, led to 10 deaths between clan militia and government forces on Saturday, days following traditional elders' accusation of being "subjugated" by dominant clans... Read more »

• Somalia: Melbourne Diaspora Hold Welcoming Event for President Farole

  The Melbourne Somali community held a welcoming ceremony for Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 15

• Somalia: lED Attack Targets Wanlaweyn District Official

  At least 5 people were killed and 10 injured in an IED attack in Wanlaweyn district in the Lower Shabelle region on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »