March 24
Somalia: Somali Pirates Equip MV Abdullah With Heavy Artillery
Somali pirates, who hijacked MV Abdullah on 12 March, are now armed with heavy artillery and have reportedly fired warning shots to assert their control and stronghold of the ship… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Vacate Grounds Recovered From Al-Shabaab
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 »
March 10
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula
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 »
March 07
Somalia: Somali Military Continues Gains in the War Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab extremist militants. Read more »
March 03
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 30 Al-Shabaab Members in Jubaland State
An hours-long operation that was carried out jointly by Somali and regional forces in areas of the Lower Jubba region targeted Al-Shabaab's main bases. Read more »
February 23
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council
Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations… Read more »
February 21
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Sentences 41 Al-Shabab Militants, Including Leader to Prison Terms
The Ethiopian government on Monday announced that 41 members of Al-Shabab fighters including a military leader were sentenced to jail terms. The leader is sentenced to life in… Read more »
February 14
Somalia: House Speaker Offers Condolences to UAE After Soldiers Killed in Somalia
The speaker of the Lower House chamber of the parliament Sheikh Aden Madobe offered his condolences to the UAE for the loss of its troops. Read more »
February 10
Somalia: At Least 27 Militants Killed in Army Attack On Al-Shabaab Base
The Somali National Army's elite Danab Commando launched a targeted operation against an Al-Shabaab stronghold in Lower Jubba, west of Kismayo on Saturday, according to the… Read more »
February 11
Somalia: Al-Shabab Claims Attack in Somali Capital That Kills 3 Emirati Troops and 1 Bahraini Officer
The al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab claimed an attack that killed three Emirati troops and a Bahraini military officer on a training mission at a military base in the… Read more »
Somalia: Ministry of Defence Announces Killing of Three UAE Soldiers in Somalia
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the martyrdom of three members of the UAE Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defence Force, along with the… Read more »
February 07
East Africa: Somali Soldiers Trained in Eritrea Stage Mutiny Over Unpaid Salaries
Somali soldiers trained in Eritrea today closed the roads around the main airport in Bosaso city, complaining of lack of salary. Read more »
February 05
Somalia: UN Commits to Provide Technical Training for Somali Security Forces
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) which has been actively supporting Somalia in enhancing the capabilities of the security forces, has committed to provide… Read more »
February 04
Africa: Floods Derail AU Mission Exit Plan in Somalia
The rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more… Read more »
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 »
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: 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 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 16, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Court Hands Down Jail Sentences Against Isis Militants
A top military court in Somalia on Saturday announced prison sentences against convicted ISIS operatives held for terrorism charges. Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: Somalia, AU Forces Vow to Ramp up Offensive Against Al-Shabaab
Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have vowed to intensify military operations to flush out al-Shabab militants following the lifting of a… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Somalia: EU Pledges 1 Million Euros in Aid to Equip Somali Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense of Somalia has announced that the EU donated additional vital support, including military equipment worth one million euros. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Somalia: Heavy Fighting As Troops Clash With Al-Shabaab On Outskirts of Kismayo Port City
A fierce battle took place on Monday morning in the Buulo Haji settlement under the port city of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Kills Four Al-Shabaab Commanders, Wounds 9 Militants
Somali government forces have carried out a planned operation to kill leaders of the Al-Shabaab group in the last few hours, 15 km away from Tiyegloow district in the Bakool… Read more »