November 23, 2022
Somalia: Türkiye Among Nations Exempted From UN Arms Sanctions in Somalia
Türkiye is among the countries exempted from the UN Security Council's arms embargo in Somalia due to the military and technical training it provides in the African country,… Read more »
November 19, 2022
Somalia: Presidents Arrives in Mahas Town On Troop Visit
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia arrived in Mahas district of the Hiraan region on Saturday on the first leg of his frontline visit. Read more »
Somalia: Security Forces Foil Car Bomb Blast in Mogadishu
Somali police forces on Saturday morning foiled a car bomb blast in the capital, Mogadishu amidst tight security measures. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Somalia: Somali President Visits Frontlines in Galmudug State
As the war against Al-Shabaab intensifies, the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh inspected the positions of the Somali Army in Wisil area of Mudug Region. Read more »
Somalia: NISA Nabs Al-Shabaab Suspects in Mogadishu Sweep
The Somali security forces have conducted an operation last night in Heliwaa district of Banadir region within the capital, Mogadishu amidst increased patrols. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Endorses the First International Declaration on Explosive Weapons to Protect Civilians in Populated Areas
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Jama, endorsed on Friday, in Dublin, Ireland, the Political Declaration on Strengthening the… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Somalia: AFRICOM Team Visits Galmudug State Amid War On Al-Shabaab
The security minister of Galmudug State of Somalia Mohamed Abdi Aden [Gaboobe] received a US military team in his office in Dhusamareb city. Read more »
Somalia: Troops Retake Village From Al-Shabaab Peacefully
Somali government forces retook a key area from Al-Shabaab during an operation near Runir-Good town in the Middle Shabelle region, local residents said. Read more »
November 16, 2022
East Africa: Chinese Navy Fleet Returns From Horn of Africa Escort Mission
A Chinese navy fleet returned to the port city of Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday after completing its mission of escorting civilian vessels in the Gulf of… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Bomb Attack in Istanbul, Turkey
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he strongly condemns the bomb attack against innocent people in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Uncover Landmines Near Kismayo Port City
Somalia's US-trained elite forces from the Danab brigade conducted an operation outside the southern port city of Kismayo, targeting Al-Shabaab hideouts. Read more »
Somalia: President Appoints New Navy Chief
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud issued a presidential decree announcing the appointment of a new commander of the naval forces. Read more »
November 12, 2022
Eritrea: President Hassan Sheikh Visited Somali Troops Trained in Eritrea
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia accompanied by President Isaias Afwerki, visited members of the Somali Defense Forces that are being… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Somalia: Troops Kill Al-Shabaab Bomb Planter
Somali government troops say they have killed an Al-Shabaab member in the Hiran region after he was found planting a landmine on the main street. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Somalia: UAE Strongly Condemns Attack Targeting Military Training Facility
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a Somali military training facility in the capital Mogadishu, which resulted in the death and injury of military… Read more »
November 06, 2022
East Africa: Somali Troops Capture Fresh Areas From Al-Shabaab
Somali army regained control of key areas in the Lower Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab following military operations. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Clashes With Local Militia in Central Somalia
Heavy fighting broke out between Al-Shabaab militants and local militia in the Hiran region, central Somalia, officials said. Read more »
October 30, 2022
Somalia: Troops Retake Town From Al-Shabaab
The Somali forces have retaken Ali Gadud Mosque in the Middle Shabelle region this morning, where they have been struggling to control it for the past few days. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Kills Two Al-Shabaab Militants in Airstrike
MOGADISHU - In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Somalia: Military Court Executes Two Al-Shabaab Convicts
Somali military court Monday executes by firing squad two Al-Shabab operatives in Mogadishu after being found guilty of murdering several people. Read more »
October 23, 2022
Somalia: Bomb Blast Reported At a Hotel in Kismayo
A car bomb exploded at the gates of a hotel in Kismayo city, the seat of Jubaland state on Sunday noon. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Somalia: Somali Troops Take Villages From Al-Shabaab
The government forces have wrestled control of a number of villages from the Al-Shabab following an operation assisted by local militia. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Somalia: Troops Capture Fresh Villages From Al-Shabaab
BAL'AD [SMN] - Al-Shabaab lost small but strategic villages in southern Somalia to the country's national army during a military operation on Tuesday. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Somalia: Government Claims 20 Militants Killed in Counter Attack
MOGADISHU [SMN] - Somali government on Wednesday said at least 20 members of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group were killed in a counter-attack in the Hiran region. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Somalia: Somali Soldier Executed for Killing His Army Boss
The Court of First Instance of the Armed Forces on Friday executed a soldier after being found guilty of shooting dead his commander. Read more »