Somalia: Somalia Officials Meet to Coordinate Relief Efforts for Conflict Zones

Somalia's Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bulaale, and Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, chairman of the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), convened a high-level… Read more »

Somalia: Fresh Airstrike Targets Isis in Puntland State of Somalia

The Federal Government of Somalia, in collaboration with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), has successfully executed an airstrike against ISIS militants. Read more »

Somalia: Tensions Between Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab Erupt in Sabiid Area

Tensions between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab militants have escalated in the Sabiid area, located near Afgooye town in the Lower Shabelle region, since yesterday. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Military Target Islamic State With Airstrikes in Puntland, Somalia

The United States Military launched airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Somalia at the request of the federal government, intensifying efforts to counter… Read more »

Somalia: U.S.-Somali Forces Target Isis in Puntland's Bari Mountains

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Somali government forces have conducted a joint operation targeting ISIS militants in the Calmiskaad Mountains of the Bari region in Puntland,… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Carried Out Major Attack On Military Bases in Somalia

Al-Shabaab militants launched a bombing attack on military bases in the town of Masjid Cali Guduud, located in the Middle Shabelle region, according to local reports. Read more »

Somalia: ISIS Fighters Attack Puntland Military Base

ISIS fighters have reportedly attacked a Puntland military base, signaling a shift in guerrilla tactics after losing direct battles. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Returns to Frontlines After Meetings With New African Union Chair

President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia returned today to areas where operations against Al-Shabaab are ongoing, following meetings in the capital with the new Chairperson of the… Read more »

Southern Africa: Somali Prime Minister Attends Joint Summit On Eastern and Southern Africa Security Issues

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, participated in a joint summit tonight held virtually between the countries of the East African… Read more »

Africa: ICC's Double Standards - a Court for the Powerful or Against the Weak?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to prosecute individuals responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. However, since its inception, the… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Expand Presence in Middle Shabelle Region

Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly reinforced their presence in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, advancing towards the key towns of Jowhar and Balcad. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Security Base in Waajid, Somali Forces Capture Key Operative

Al-Shabaab militants launched an attack on a security outpost manned by South West State forces in Waajid, a district in Somalia's Bakool region, leading to a brief but intense… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Launch Large-Scale Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle Region

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, along with local militia, have launched large-scale operations against Al-Shabaab in several districts of the Middle Shabelle region, the… Read more »

Somalia: UAE Condemns Al-Shabaab Assassination Attempt On Somalia President

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist assassination attempt on Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Militants Target Presidential Convoy in Bomb Attack - President Unharmed

A bomb attack targeted the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia on Tuesday, but the president emerged unharmed. The attack occurred near the Ceel-Gaabta junction,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Clash With Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle Region

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, alongside local militias, launched an operation against Al-Shabaab militants in the Laba-garas area of the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: At Least 41 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in a Joint Operation, Says NISA

At least 41 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior members, were killed in a series of airstrikes conducted by Somali military forces in coordination with the National Intelligence… Read more »

Somalia: Defense Minister - Over 150 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Airstrikes in Southern Somalia

Somali Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, announced that more than 150 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in airstrikes carried out in southern Somalia over the past 48 hours. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Visits Wounded Soldiers and Local Defenders Following Al-Shabaab Clashes

Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, visited soldiers and local defenders who were injured during recent clashes with Al-Shabaab in Middle… Read more »

Somalia: At Least 7 Killed in Al-Shabaab Siege On Beledweyne Hotel

Al-Shabaab militants stormed a hotel in central Somalia's Beledweyne on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, including local elders and officials, in a deadly siege that… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army's Infantry Commander Inspects Frontline Troops in Middle Shabelle

The commander of the Somali National Army's Ground Forces, Major General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, conducted an inspection of frontline defense positions in the Middle Shabelle region… Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Military Carry Out Rare Airstrikes Targeting Al-Shabaab in Somalia

Ethiopian warplanes launched precision airstrikes on Friday against Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur said,… Read more »

Somalia: UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab

The United Nations Security Council has officially extended the authorization for member states to stop any ships from exporting weapons or charcoal illegally from Somalia, a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack

Somali government forces, backed by local clan militias known as Macwiisley, repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants in the Boos-Hareeri area of the Aadan-Yabaal district,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Kills 40 Al-Shabab Militants in Operation

The Somali military announced Monday that it had killed more than 40 Al-Shabab militants during a coordinated operation in the central Hirshabelle state, marking a significant blow… Read more »