January 31
Somalia: ATMIS Hands Over 9 Military Bases to Somalia in Troop Withdrawal
The African Union Mission in Somalia (Atmis) said it has handed over nine military bases to the Somali government, marking the completion of the second phase of the troop… Read more »
Somalia: WHO Launches Project to Reduce Child Mortality
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has launched a project to reduce the alarmingly high number of child deaths related to pneumonia and diarrhea in Somalia. Read more »
January 30
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Clashes Near Baidoa, Southern Somalia
Heavy fighting between Somali regional forces and Al-Shabaab fighters happened on the outskirts of Baidoa city, which currently serves as the Southwest state capital. Read more »
Africa: AU Troops Handover Seven Military Bases to Somali Army
ATMIS officially handed over 7 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to the Federal Government of Somalia at a ceremony in Mogadishu, marking the completion of Phase Two of the ATMIS… Read more »
January 28
Somalia: Ksrelief Chief Visits Somalia to Launch $45 Million of Aid Projects
The head of the Saudi aid agency, KSrelief, arrived in Somalia on Sunday to help launch 24 humanitarian relief projects worth a combined $45 million, the Saudi Press Agency… Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Target Car Carrying Al-Shabaab Fighters
Somali forces with the help of foreign soldiers carried out an operation in the Ali Hayle on the border between Middle Shabelle and Galgaduud regions. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Readied for Final Push Against Al-Shabaab, Says Security Minister
The minister of security of Jubaland state of Somalia Yusuf Hussein Osman alias Dhumaal said his regional forces are fully prepared for the war on Al-Shabaab. Read more »
January 24
Somalia: Somali Parliament Endorses Resolution Paving the Wat for Constitutional Changes
The lawmakers of Somalia's Federal parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution on procedural rules for constitutional changes. Read more »
January 19
East Africa: Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions Threaten Horn of Africa Stability - Partners
The African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan. Read more »
East Africa: Somali Government Releases Report On Latest Developments
The government of Somalia issued a 12-point report on latest developments in the country. Read more »
January 17
Somalia: Hormuud Telecom and Somali Security Agencies Discuss Cooperation
The security Agencies of Somalia and Hormuud Telecom agreed to discuss disputed issues regarding data privacy that resulted in the closure of the company's main headquarters. Read more »
January 11
Somalia: A Massive Protest Erupts in Mogadishu Against Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
Thousands of people took to the streets in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to protest against the sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region of… Read more »
Somalia: UN Concerned About the Fate of Personnel Traveling On Helicopter Seized in Somalia
The UN remains concerned about the fate of personnel traveling on one of its helicopters in Somalia that reportedly was seized on Wednesday by al-Shabaab militants, though no… Read more »
January 09
Somalia: Appalling Torture and Illegal Detention of Journalists in Somaliland Strangles Independent Journalism
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is profoundly horrified by the continued mistreatment of journalists from MM Somali TV, who were violently raided, physically… Read more »
Djibouti: Djibouti Issues Statement On Somalia-Ethiopia Diplomatic Tension
Djibouti issued a statement on the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia that resulted from an agreement at the beginning of this month in Addis Ababa between Prime Minister Abiy… Read more »
January 08
Somalia: Somaliland Defence Minister Resigns Over Sea Deal With Ethiopia
The Minister of Defense of Somaliland, Abdiqani Mohamud Aateeye, has announced that he has resigned from the ministerial position after opposing the agreement between Somaliland… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia - Puntland's Said Deni Wins Re-Election in Historic Vote
The outgoing president of Puntland Said Abdullahi Deni was re-elected on Monday to serve the second term in the top office, making new history. Read more »
January 06
Somalia: Ground and Air Operation Target Al-Shabaab Base in Central Somalia
The government forces backed by local clan militia engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in the southern Mudug region, military sources and residents said. Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Says Stands With Somalia in Its Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The Turkish president on Friday told his Somali counterpart that Türkiye stands with Somalia in its fight against terrorism, the Communications Directorate said. Read more »
January 04
Somalia: US Rejects International Recognition for Breakaway Somaliland
The United States on Wednesday rejected international recognition for breakaway Somaliland and called for calm after the region's leaders signed a deal with Ethiopia. Read more »
January 02
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fighters Surrender to Somali Government
Two Al Shabaab fighters have surrendered to the government forces of Somalia in the Bakool region as the war on the group enters its second phase. Read more »
December 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Somaliland President Arrives in Addis Ababa for Talks With Ethiopia PM
The President of the breakaway region of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has arrived in Addis Ababa today. Read more »
January 01
Somalia: At Least 46 Militants Killed in Fresh Airstrike in Central Somalia
An airstrike in central Somalia killed 46 fighters people amid a stepped-up military operation against the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland's New Parliament Sworn in Amid Dispute Over the List
The newly picked 66 members of the Puntland parliament were sworn in on the holy Qur'an on Monday at the House's HQs in the state capital, Garowe. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Police Camp in Mandera
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Friday morning attacked the National Police Service's (NPS) Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp in Mandera County. Read more »