June 02, 2023
Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Jubaland
The U.S.-trained Danab bridge special forces engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in Jubaland state as part of ongoing military operations in Somalia. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Drone Strike Kills 3 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia
The United States said its military in Africa conducted a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Thursday, June 1, killing three militants. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab, AU Forces Exchange Mortar Fire in Qoyoley District
Al-Shabaab militants and AU troops exchanged mortar fire in the southern town of Qoryoley, a week after a deadly attack on the UPDF base in Bulo-Marer. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Latest SNA Operation
The Somali National Army (SNA) killed eight al-Shabab militants and arrested two others in the central Galgadud region, an SNA officer confirmed Monday. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Slams Attack On the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
The US strongly condemns the attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Somalia: SSC-Khatumo Rejects Possession of NISA-Intercepted Arms And Explosive Consignment
The leadership of SSC-Khatumo has strongly denied claims that they belong to two shipments with explosives and military materials intercepted in Mogadishu. Read more »
May 20, 2023
Somalia: Uganda Trains Special Forces to Fight Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Uganda's Minister of State for Defense, Oleru Huda, presided over the commissioning parade for Somali soldiers in her country on Friday, May 19. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Repels Al-Shabaab Attack in Hiran Region
A battle broke out early on Wednesday morning in the Bardhere area of Hiran region between the local forces supported by the SNA and Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Make Fresh Gains Against Al-Shabaab in Galmudug
The Somali army took over the areas of Tix, Barag Sheikh Aamir, Alihele and Ali Ahmed which are all under the Galcad District of Galgaduud Region. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Somalia: Somaliland Says Run Out of Patience and Will Attack Las Anod
The breakaway Somaliland military said that they will carry out an all-out offensive against the SSC-Khatumo forces to retake control of the town of Lasanod. Read more »
March 25, 2023
Somalia: Ethiopian Officials Visit Central Somalia Ahead of Offensive
Senior officials from the Ethiopian military led by General Tesfaye and General Haji arrived in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiraan region, on Saturday. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Somalia: Italy Donates Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) to Somali Police
The state Minister for Security Mohamed Ali Hagaa and the Somali Police Commander General Sulub Ahmed Firin participated in the event of the Italian Embassy handing over vehicles… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Attends Special Forces Passing Out Parade
Somali President Hassan Sheikh along with his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni jointly presided over the pass-out of new SNA soldiers on Sunday. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Executes 3, Including Ex-Army Officer Worked for Al-Shabaab
Somalia's armed forces court on Wednesday morning executed three men convicted of working with Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda affiliate in East Africa. Read more »
March 10, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Ramps Up Efforts to Lift UN Arms Embargo
After launching Somali-led offensive against Al-Shabaab, the federal government revived calls for lifting a UN arms embargo on the country. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Somalia: Non-ATMIS Troops Will Be Sent by Neighboring Countries - Advisor
The three neighboring countries of Somalia are to send new troops to support Somali forces against al-Shabab in the next phase of military operations, the national security adviser… Read more »
Somalia: EU Approves Further Support to National Army and ATMIS
The Political and Security Committee (PSC) has approved additional support for the Somali National Army (SNA) and for the military component of the African Union Transition Mission… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Somalia: Precarious Calm Returns to Lasanod Front Lines
A precarious Calm has returned to Las anod town in Sool region 21 days after a heavy fight between Somaliland forces and the SSC tribal militia. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Somalia: Somaliland Vows to Retake Las Anod After Losing to SSC Militia
Somaliland said it will use all means to regain control of the strategic city of Las Anod, the regional capital of Sool after its troops lost power to SSC clan militia. Read more »
February 26, 2023
Somalia: Somaliland Troops Retreat From Key Town in Las Anod's East
LAS ANOD [SMN] - The Somaliland forces have completely withdrawn from Tukaraq town on Sunday morning without a battle, as confirmed by reliable sources. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Somalia: Somali Military Court Executes Two Soldiers for Civilian Killing
The Somali military court announced on Saturday the execution of two government soldiers convicted of civilian shooting on 10th January 2023. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tens of Thousands Arrive in Ethiopia, Fleeing Recent Clashes in Somalia
More than 60,000 Somalis, mainly women and children, have fled to Ethiopia's Somali region in the past few weeks to escape clashes and insecurity in the city of Laascaanood, in… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Somalia: Djibouti Defense Minister Arrives in Somalia
The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, today welcomed his Djibouti counterpart Hassan Omar Mohamed in Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: The Wife of Isis Leader in Somalia Sentenced to Military Prison
The Somali government announced today that the wife of the leader of Daesh in Somalia, Abdulkadir Mu'min, was sentenced to military prison. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Somalia: Airstrike Targets Militants in Puntland
An airstrike was reported in the Somalia's northeastern Puntland state targeting ISIS militants. Read more »