June 15

• Somalia: Puntland VP Convenes Parliament Session

  Puntland Vice President Abdisamad Ali Shire officially convened the 30th Puntland parliamentary session on Saturday where in his opening speech he spoke about security,... Read more »

June 13

• Somalia: Somalia - President Hassan Sends Confidant to Mend Ties With Ethiopia

  Government sources informed GO that Somali Federal Government (SFG) Minister of the Presidential Palace Farah Abdiqadir has been in Ethiopia trying to mend deteriorating ties,... Read more »

• Somalia: Gambol Secondary Students Hold Colourful Graduation Ceremony

  The Gambol Secondary school graduation ceremony commenced in the administrative capital Garowe on Thursday which was attended by Puntland ministers and government officials, Garowe... Read more »

June 12

• Somalia: President Madoobe Says 'Jubaland Will Move Forward'

  Jubaland state President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Madoobe returned to Kismayo on Wednesday where he held a press conference stating that he didn't oppose President Hassan Sheikh but... Read more »

June 11

• Somalia: Four Million Targeted in Somali Polio Campaign

  Top Somali leaders were Tuesday vaccinated against polio at Villa Somalia, the state house in Mogadishu. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, Parliament Speaker Mohamed Osman Jawari... Read more »

June 09

• Somalia: Puntland VP Alleges Federal Govt Is Supporting Conflict in Kismayo

  Puntland Vice President Abdisamad Ali Shire accused the Somali Federal Government (SFG) that they had a part in the 2 day clashes that led to over 15 dead in Kismayo, Garowe Online... Read more »

June 08

• Somalia: Govt Officials Narrowly Escape Ied Attack

  At least two government security officers were killed after an IED intended for Somali Federal Government officials exploded in Mogadishu on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 06

• Somalia: Pirates Capture and Later Release Dhow Off Puntland Coast

  Pirates took an Indian dhow and its 14 workers hostage and hours later released the vessel on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 05

• South Africa: President Hassan Calls for Action After Brutal Murder in South Africa

  The brutal killing of Abdinasir Mahmoud Good - a Somali shop owner - by a mob in Port Elizabeth South Africa captured on mobile phone prompted Somali Federal President Hassan... Read more »

June 04

• Somalia: Heavy Clashes After Al Shabaab Ambush On Allied Forces

  At least 10 people died after Al Shabaab and Somali government forces backed by IGAD clashed on Monday evening, 27 KMs outside of Baidoa, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland Forces Capture Al Shabaab Agent After Gunfight

  Puntland authorities wounded and arrested an alleged Al Shabaab agent in Bossaso after a gunfight that killed a civilian on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 03

• Somalia: Al Shabaab Display Kenyan Hostages in Main Square

  Al Shabaab insurgents displayed 2 Kenyan hostages to a crowd of Jilib - located in Middle Jubba region - residents in a public square on Monday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 02

• Somalia: Drone Crashes in Puntland , Second in Week

  A reconnaissance drone crashed in north eastern region of Bari in Puntland, the second drone to crash in Somalia this week, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: South Africa - 'It's Silent Genocide'

  PORT Elizabeth's northern areas exploded into lethal, xenophobic violence yesterday as angry foreign nationals retaliated against widespread looting of their shops in Booysen Park. Read more »

• Somalia: Jubaland Officials Hold Event for Puntland President

  Nairobi residents held a welcoming event on Sunday for Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole and the Puntland government delegation, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

June 01

• Somalia: Heavy Clashes Between Al Shabaab and Allied Forces in Shabelle Region

  Al Shabaab and Somali government forces backed by AMISOM troops clashed in the Lower Shabelle region on Friday night, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Former President Tells Federal Gov't to Abide By Constitution

  Former Transitional Federal Government President Abdiqasim Salaad Hassan stated that the Somali Federal Government (SFG) cannot appoint regional and state leaders, Garowe Online... Read more »

May 30

• Somalia: Al Shabaab Ambushes Somali Forces' Base in Bakool

  Al Shabaab agents reportedly mounted an ambush on a Somali Government Forces' base Wednesday night in El Berde in the region of Bakool Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Kenya: Somalia - Puntland President Meets U.S Ambassador While in Kenya

  Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole met with U.S. Ambassador to Somalia James Swan in Nairobi Kenya on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Journalist Shot in Somalia - Officials

  KISMAYO , Somalia 30 May,2013 (AFP)-Gunmen shot and seriously wounded a Somali journalist in the volatile southern port city of Kismayo, officials and colleagues said on Thursday,... Read more »

• Somalia: Somali MPs Plot to Censure KDF in Parliament

  NAIROBI ,Kenya 30 May,2013 (SM)-Somali MPs plan to file a motion sponsored by the Government in Parliament this week to censure activities of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Read more »

May 29

• Somalia: Info Minister Accuses Former Puntland President of Causing Ruckus

  Puntland Minister of Information accused former Puntland President Mohamud Musse Hersi (Adde) of being responsible for ruckus in Puntland districts, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Civilian Shot Dead in Hargeisa By Somaliland MP

  A Somaliland MP was arrested and charged for the murder of his friend that was shot and killed Tuesday night in Hargeisa, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

May 28

• Somalia: Reconnaissance Drone Crashes in Al Shabaab Town

  A surveillance drone crashed in the town of Bulo Marer in the Lower Shabelle region on Tuesday, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Somalia: Puntland President Praises Jubaland Election, Condemns 'False' Federal Constitution

  The President of Puntland State of Somalia H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Mohamud (Farole) held a Public Symposium to address important issues and engage in Question and Answer session... Read more »