March 17
Somalia: Indian Navy Seizes Bulgarian Ship From Somali Pirates and Rescues the Crew
Shabelle
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
Shabelle
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
Shabelle
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: Inside Somalia's War On Al-Shabab Disinformation
VOA
Websites and social media accounts affiliated with Somalia's al-Shabab militants continue to operate and spread the group's messages despite a relentless effort by Somalia's… Read more »
Somalia: Militants Attack Mogadishu Hotel
VOA
Al-Shabab fighters in Somalia stormed a heavily guarded hotel in downtown Mogadishu on Thursday evening, witnesses and officials said. Read more »
Somalia: Paris Club Creditors Cancel 99 Percent of Somalia's Debt
Shabelle
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
Shabelle
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
Shabelle
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 »
March 13
Somalia: Somali Pirates Threaten to Kill Bangladeshi Sailors If Ransom Isn't Paid
Shabelle
The Somali pirates who hijacked the ship MV Abdullah have threatened to start killing the Bangladeshi sailors held hostage unless they are paid a ransom. Read more »
Somalia: How Somalia-Turkey Defence Deal Torpedoed a Rival UAE Agreement
Shabelle
When the Somali cabinet approved a military cooperation deal with the United Arab Emirates in February 2023, there was an uproar in Mogadishu. Parliamentarians believed the… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Lessons From the Missed Opportunity in Puntland's Polls
Crisis Group
Elections in the Somali state of Puntland were a mixed bag. The vote was peaceful, but it followed an indirect model in which most have no voice. The re-elected president should… Read more »
Somalia: Unauthorised Boarding of Vessel Reported Off Somalia
Tunis Afrique Presse
A British monitoring agency and maritime security firm Ambrey said on Tuesday that they had received reports that a vessel had been boarded off Somalia by multiple people who were… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Vacate Grounds Recovered From Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
The Somali government forces vacated three military bases in the central region of Mudug, a shocking move that may jeopardize years of security gains. Read more »
Somalia: New U.S. Airstrike in Somalia Kills Three Al-Shabab Fighters
VOA
The U.S. military said Tuesday it conducted an airstrike in southern Somalia that killed three al-Shabab militants. Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Charity Launches 'Endless Giving' Campaign in Somalia
Shabelle
Qatar Charity has launched projects for the Holy Ramadan season in Somalia for the year 1445 AH (2024) within the framework of starting to implement its Ramadan campaign "Endless… Read more »
Somalia: Shock As a 80-Year-Old Father Kills His Son in Somalia
Shabelle
A shocking murder took place last night in the Karaan district of Mogadishu after an 80-year-old father killed his son with his own hands. Read more »
March 11
Somalia: US Sanctions Money Launderers Connected to Al-Shabab
VOA
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned 16 entities and individuals Monday for their role in fundraising and money laundering for the terrorist group al-Shabab. Read more »
Chad: Today's Top News - Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Myanmar, Ukraine, Chad, Somalia
OCHA
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Somalia: UN Mision in Somalia Extends Its Warmest Wishes to People for Ramadan
Shabelle
As the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan starts, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis. Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Base, Kill 3 Militants
Shabelle
The SNA forces with the help of the United States military have carried out a joint operation against the Al-Shabaab group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
March 10
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula
Shabelle
The commander of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula, who gave an interview to the government TV, said that the Ethiopian military is in control of 60% of Somalia,… Read more »
Somalia: Official, Witnesses - Explosives Likely Started Mogadishu Market Fire
Shabelle
Explosives likely caused a huge fire that gutted a section of Mogadishu's biggest market, Bakara, on Sunday, an official and witnesses in the Somali capital said. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Inaugurates Newly-Built Main Road in Mogadishu
Shabelle
The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region. Read more »
March 08
Somalia: Turkey, Somalia Announce Agreement to Explore for Oil and Gas
VOA
Somalia and Turkey have announced the signing of a deal to explore for oil and gas that further strengthens cooperation between the two countries, according to officials from both… Read more »
Somalia: Degrading Al-Shabaab Is Our Top Priority in 2024, Says Somali President
Shabelle
The President of Somalia the priority of his government is to fight and eliminate the Al-Shabaab and restore law and order in the entire country before his 4-year tenure ends in… Read more »