Africa: African Defence Chiefs Meet in Kampala to Strengthen Cooperation On Non-Combat Operations

The conference brought together military chiefs and senior officers from several African countries, as well as representatives of the African Union and regional organisations. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Al-Shabab Amniyat Chief Killed in Nisa Operation

Somalia's intelligence agency said a former head of al-Shabab's Amniyat security wing was killed in a planned operation carried out with international partners in the southern town… Read more »

Somalia: Brigadier General Ivan Falasca Formally Assumes Command of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia

Brigadier General Ivan FALASCA formally assumed command of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM Somalia), succeeding Brigadier General Elio MANES during a Change of… Read more »

Somalia: Statement By Unicef Representative in Somalia Sandra Lattouf, On the Impact of the Recent Outbreak of Violence On Children in Baidoa, Somalia

UNICEF is deeply concerned by reports that children have been killed and injured in recent clashes in Baidoa, South West State of Somalia. Reports also indicate that a health… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Federal Forces Reportedly Advance Deep Into Tigray Toward Mekelle

Ethiopian federal forces have reportedly advanced more than 150 kilometres into the Tigray region and are moving closer to Mekelle, according to sources cited by Al Jazeera, amid… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fighters Spent 3 Months in Yemen Learning Drone Assembly , Control Systems

Fighters from Somalia's militant group Al-Shabaab reportedly spent three months in Yemen's northern province of Saada receiving training in the assembly and operation of unmanned… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Warns of Growing Houthi-Al-Shabaab Links and Regional Security Risks

The expanding links between Yemen's Houthi movement and Somalia's Al-Shabaab group are raising concerns among U.S. officials and security experts over the potential impact on… Read more »

Somalia: Fresh Battle Renewed in Somalia's Baidoa Town

A combat broke out in Baidoa between forces supporting South West State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe and fighters loyal to former South West President Abdiaziz Hassan… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Pakistan Discuss Building Somali Air Force Capabilities

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has held talks with a Pakistani delegation led by Air Marshal Muhammad Sarfraz, Pakistan's air defence commander and deputy chief of the air… Read more »

Somalia: UN Police Chief Visits Somali Police Force to Assess New Units

The United Nations senior security adviser and head of the UN Police component of the UN Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) visited the Somali Police Force in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Pakistan Discuss Strengthening Air Force Cooperation

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with a senior Pakistani Air Force delegation at the presidential palace to discuss strengthening Somalia's air force and expanding… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Intelligence Operation Kills Four Al-Shabab Members in Middle Shabelle

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency, with support from international partners, killed four members of the al-Shabab militant group and wounded another in planned… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Signs Order to Combat Violence Against Women During Conflict

Somalia's army chief has signed an order aimed at preventing and responding to violence against women during periods of armed conflict, the military said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, AU Anti-Terrorism Centre Conclude Talks in Mogadishu

Somalia's National Security Adviser on Thursday concluded a series of meetings in Mogadishu between Somali federal government institutions and the African Union's Counter-Terrorism… Read more »

Africa: Somalia, AU Discuss Border Security and Counterterrorism Cooperation

Somalia's immigration authorities and the African Union discussed strengthening cooperation on security, migration and border management during a meeting in Mogadishu between… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Renews $5 Million Reward for Information On Khadra Essa

The United States has renewed a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the identification or location of Khadra Essa, also known as Umm Qaqa al-Somali, whom the U.S.… Read more »

Djibouti: Djibouti Faces Fresh Pressure As 1,400 Yemenis Arrive Amid Escalating Conflict

Djibouti is facing fresh humanitarian and security pressure after around 1,400 Yemenis arrived in the country within 24 hours, fleeing escalating fighting in Yemen and growing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Land Forces Chief Inspects Frontline Positions in Baidoa

The commander of the Somali National Army's land forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, inspected frontline military positions in Baidoa during an official visit to the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fano Claims Capture of More Than 150 Ethiopian Soldiers in Amhara Clashes

Ethiopia's Fano militia has claimed it captured more than 150 soldiers from the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) following heavy fighting in the Wadla-Delanta-Dawunt area of… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Willing to Send Up to 2,000 Troops to Gaza Force, President Says

Somaliland is willing to contribute up to 2,000 soldiers to the International Stabilization Force planned for Gaza but is waiting for the US or Israel to ask, Somaliland President… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Commander, Turkey-Trained Troops Welcomed in Mogadishu

Somalia's 21st Gorgor Commando Brigade commander and a contingent of Somali soldiers who completed advanced military training in Turkey have been welcomed at a ceremony in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Visits Wounded Soldiers At Mogadishu Hospital

Somali army chief Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud visited a hospital in Mogadishu on Tuesday to check on soldiers wounded during security operations, the military said. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Inspects Damaged Bridge in Baardheere Amid Flood Fears

The commander of the Somali army's ground forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has inspected a heavily damaged bridge in the southern town of Baardheere, as authorities… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Commandos Conduct Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle

Somali special forces have carried out planned operations targeting suspected Al-Shabaab activity in the Lower Shabelle region, the military said Sunday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Commander Visits Gedo to Assess Security Operations

The commander of Somalia's land forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has arrived in the southern town of Baardheere to assess the security situation and ongoing military… Read more »