Somalia: Somali Army Launches Operation Against Al-Shabaab Between Baidoa and Burhakaba

The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out a security operation targeting suspected Al-Shabaab positions between the towns of Burhakaba and Baidoa in the Bay region, the… Read more »

Africa: UN Security Council Set to Renew AU Mission in Somalia Amid Funding Concerns for Aussom

The United Nations Security Council is expected to renew the mandate of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) before it expires at the end of December, officials… Read more »

Somalia: AU Mission Commander Hails 'Tangible Gains' After Key Operations in Lower Shabelle

African Union forces have secured "tangible gains" against Al-Shabaab in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, dislodging the armed group from several areas including Bariire, Sabiid… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Look to Improve Maritime Cooperation

Somalia and its ally Turkey are looking to boost maritime cooperation after officials of the two countries met on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: Tensions Rise in Lower Shabelle Region

Clashes continue in Lower Shabelle region against armed groups accused of setting up roadblocks, with several suspects handed death sentences and arrest warrants by the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Africom Chief Wraps Up Regional Tour With Push for Stronger Counterterrorism Cooperation

The head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen. Dagvin Anderson, has concluded the first leg of a high-level tour of Ethiopia, Somaliland and Puntland -- administrations he… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Troops, South West State Forces Launch Major Operation in Lower Shabelle

Somali national army forces backed by South West State regional troops have launched a sweeping security operation across several villages under Wanlaweyn district in the Lower… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Galgaduud Operation

Somali National Army (SNA) forces and local security units carried out a targeted operation on Monday night in Cali Heele, 30 km west of Masagaway town in Galgaduud region, killing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hails 'Improved Security' in Mogadishu At Close of Justice Forum

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday closed Somalia's first National Justice Sector Convention, praising what he described as significant progress in strengthening security in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Fighters in Targeted Operations in Mudug and Bakool

Somali security forces carried out targeted operations in central and southern regions of the country, killing multiple Al-Shabaab fighters and seizing weapons, officials said… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Seize Weapons, Kill Militants in Bakool Region

Somali National Army (SNA) forces carried out a planned operation in the Moora-Gaabeey area, 37 kilometres from Huddur district in Bakool region, killing three Al-Shabaab militants… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Southwest State Leader Holds High-Level Security Talks in Baidoa

The President of Somalia's South West State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Monday chaired a high-level security meeting in Baidoa with senior officials from the African… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Launches Major Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Juba

Somali government forces have carried out a series of coordinated ground and air operations against Al-Shabaab militants in several villages outside Jamaame, in the southern region… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Security Officials Approve New 2025-2030 Weapons Management Strategy in Mogadishu

Somalia's Office of National Security on Wednesday convened the biannual Coordination Meeting on Weapons and Ammunition Management in Mogadishu, focusing on the endorsement of the… Read more »

Somalia: 148 Somali Refugees Return Home Safely From Yemen - UN

The United Nations on Wednesday announced that 148 Somali refugees who had been living in Yemen arrived safely in Mogadishu after flying from Aden International Airport, the UN… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Holds Humanitarian Conference in Jowhar to Address Droughts and Displacement

Somalia on Monday opened a national humanitarian conference in the town of Jowhar aimed at addressing the impact of droughts, floods, displacement, and urgent livelihood needs… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Bakool Region

Somali National Army forces have killed a senior al-Shabaab commander in a targeted operation in Bakool region, state media reported. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills At Least 49 Al-Shabab Fighters in Lower Shabelle Operation

Somalia's government said that its national army killed at least 49 al-Shabab fighters during a military operation in the country's southern Lower Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: NISA Says 23 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Planned Central Somalia Raid

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), with support from international partners, carried out a planned operation in Ceel-weyne, a village in the Ceel-baraf… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Launches Major Security Reform As 300 Newly Trained Police Takeover Garowe Security

Puntland has launched a major initiative to rebuild public trust and curb escalating crime in its capital, Garowe, by introducing hundreds of freshly trained police officers into… Read more »

Sudan: Somalia, Sudan Discuss Strengthening Ties Amid Ongoing RSF 'War Crimes' in El-Fasher

Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, met on Sunday with Sudan's Ambassador to Somalia, Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed Abakr… Read more »

Somalia: Jubbaland Regional Military Court Sentences Ex-Nisa Officer for Murder

The Jubbaland Military Court sentenced Abdulkadir Mahmoud Hassan, a former officer in Jubbaland's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), for the murder of Adan Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Announces New Police Deployment, Hails Gains Against Is Militants

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Friday evening addressed residents of the Nugaal region in a public awareness event on community policing, as the semi-autonomous state… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Kill 18 Al-Shabaab Militants in Major Operation in Lower Juba

Somali elite Danab commandos, working alongside the Jubbaland Security and Intelligence Agency (JSIA) and backed by international partners, have killed at least 18 al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Southwest State Launches Crackdown On Clan Conflict Inciters

Authorities in Somalia's Southwest State have announced a series of new measures aimed at holding accountable individuals accused of fuelling clan conflicts and revenge killings,… Read more »