Somalia: Troops Sweep Into Al-Shabaab Bases in Central Region

A planned operation by the Federal Government of Somalia troops carried out an operation in the Galhareeri district of the Galgaduud region, Thursday. Read more »

Somalia: SNA Soldiers Dead in Mogadishu Bomb Explosion

Somali army vehicle drove over a landmine near Darusalam area in Mogadishu on Thursday. Read more »

Somalia: NISA Says Averted a Would-Be-Suicide Car Bomb in Mogadishu

The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] said it has averted a would-suicide car bomb at Biyaha on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Tuesday night. Read more »

Ethiopia: Children Killed in Somali Region in Suspected Clan Revenge

At least 5 children were killed in Qorof village under Galladi District in Dollo Region of the Somali Regional state located east of Ethiopia, reports said. Read more »

Somalia: SNA, Foreign Forces Avert Would-Be Suicide Al-Shabaab Car Bombs in Central Region

The SNA forces with the help of foreign troops carried out an operation early today in the Mukayle area under the Bulaburte district of the Hiran region. Read more »

Somalia: Blast Wounds One in Khartoum

An explosion caused damage this morning in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu. The explosion from a landmine was targeted at a vehicle carrying soldiers of the government army that… Read more »

Somalia: President Chairs Meeting On Financial War On Al-Shabaab

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with the National Commission for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism… Read more »

Somalia: Govt Prepares Local Fighters for 2nd Phase of Anti-Al-Shabaab War

A large number of local fighters were shown in Guri'el district, Galmudug as they are prepared for the second phase of operations against Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Attack On Kenya Defence Forces Outpost Confirms Al-Shabaab Drone Use

Kenyan security forces have increased their operations along the country's 680-kilometer border with Somalia in response to recent attacks by al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Probes Deadly Base Attack, Arrests Several Suspects

The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor confirmed that the recent suicide attack at Jaalle Siyad's camp led to the arrest of officers. Read more »

Somalia: Army in Collaboration With Residents Kill 60 Al-Shabaab Fighters

More than 60 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a joint operation by government forces and local residents in the El-Dhun Agow area of the Bay region. Read more »

Somalia: PM Condemns 'Heinous and Cowardly' Attack in SNA Base

Somalia's prime minister has condemned Monday's suicide bombing at an army base in the capital, Mogadishu, the deadliest single attack in 2023. Read more »

Africa: AU Condemns Terrorist Attack On Military Academy

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has condemned a terrorist attack on a military academy in the capital, Mogadishu, which killed at least 25 soldiers on… Read more »

Somalia: Govt Confirms Foreign Fighters Among 25 Killed in Repelled Attack

Al-Shabaab members were killed in an operation by the Somali National Army in the western areas of the Wajid district in the Bakool region of the Southwest regional government. Read more »

Somalia: Soldiers Killed in Suicide Bomb in Mogadishu - Police

A suicide bomber targeted a military camp in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu early on Monday morning, killing or wounding several people. Read more »

Somalia: Govt Says U.S.-Assisted Raid Killed Nearly 100 Militants

Somali troops with the help of U.S. soldiers raided Al-Shabaab bases in Gal Libah and El Qurac on the Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle border. Read more »

Somalia: SNA Battles Al-Shabaab Ahead of Planned Offensive

The Somali National Army (SNA)'s elite forces have killed 30 al-Shabab militants during a fierce gun battle in the Middle Shabelle region of central Somalia, officials confirmed. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, SSC Trade Blame for Re-Starting Lasanod Fighting

Somaliland and SSC Khatumo accused each other of being responsible for yesterday's war between the parties in the eastern city of Lasanod. Read more »

Somalia: Military Kills Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members

Somali army killed at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants during an operation in South of the country. Read more »

Somalia: Fighting Resumes in the Disputed City of Las Anod

Heavy fighting again erupted in the town of Lasanod on Saturday following UN calls for a ceasefire and an immediate cessation of the hostilities. Read more »

Somalia: President Visits Jowhar Ahead of All-Out Military Offensive

President Hassan Sheikh lands in Jowhar, HirShabelle state headquarters while the government is planning the 2nd phase of the military operation to get rid of Al-Shabaab. Read more »

East Africa: 2.7 Mln People Displaced By Drought in Horn of Africa - WFP

Drought conditions in the Horn of Africa region have displaced around 2.7 million people, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said Sunday. Read more »

Somalia: At Least 18 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Danab Force Operation

The Danab commandos carried out operations against Al-Shabaab in the villages between the Gal'ad district and the Bud-bud of Galgudud region. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Says 40 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Jubaland

The SNA forces with the support of the Jubaland regional soldiers have carried out several operations in which many Al-Shabaab fighters died. Read more »

Somalia: UNICEF Alarmed By Deaths of 6 Children in Landmine Explosion

UNICEF is deeply saddened by reports that six children were among the victims in a landmine explosion that killed 8 people on Sunday, near the town of Bulaburde, in the Hirshabelle… Read more »