July 10, 2023
Somalia: Court Hands Down 15-Year Jail Sentence to Al-Shabaab Member
The Somali military Court sentenced Yusuf Duqow Hussein Dhicisow, who was a member of the Al-Shabaab group, to 15 years in prison. Read more »
Somalia: Family Members Killed in Somalia Explosion
Eight members of the same family were killed in a mine explosion in central Somalia on Sunday, as confirmed by local security officials. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Somalia: At Least 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Raid Near Afmadow - Ministry
The federal government of Somalia reported an operation in Welmarow, 40 km away from Afmadow in the Lower Juba region, targeting Al-Shabaab. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Somalia: KDF Conducts Airstrike in Gedo
Kenyan military carried out airstrikes targeting the area of El-Adde last night and on Thursday morning, causing casualties among the local civilians. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Jubaland Opposes Drawdown of AU Force, Says It Is Hasty and Ill Conceived
As the African Union Transition in Somalia force, known as ATMIS, reduces troop numbers, a Somali official is warning the plan is ill-conceived and raises the risk of al-Shabab… Read more »
Somalia: Kenya's Interior Minister Visits Border Areas for Talks Over Al-Shabaab Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki Tuesday embarked on a tour of the northern counties for talks with local security and intelligence committees, leaders and residents on… Read more »
Africa: Al-Shabaab Attacks Geriley Base After AU Troops Pullout
A fierce battle took place last night in the Geriley area of Gedo region, between the Jubbaland Darwish forces and Al-Shabaab, local residents said. Read more »
Africa: Army Fully Takes Over Military Bases Left By AU Troops - Ministry
The Ministry of Defense of Somalia said that the SNA took over the responsibility of the military bases that have been vacated by ATMIS soldiers. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Somalia: Khartoum Hit By Deadly Mortar Attack Amidst Tight Security
A dawn mortar fire was reported in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, targeting villages near the presidential palace and other vital areas. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Operative Killed in Nisa Raid in Lower Shabelle Region
Somali Intelligence forces conducted an operation against Al-Shabaab in Barire and Sabid, Lower Shabelle region in response to rising raids on SNA and AU bases. Read more »
Africa: UN, AU Hail Burundi Soldiers for Securing Somalia
The African Union and United Nations envoys in Somalia have lauded Burundi peacekeepers for their sterling stabilisation efforts in Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Refugees in Yemen Struggle in Harsh Conditions
Somali refugees, who fled the war at home and sought refuge in Yemen, are struggling to survive under very difficult conditions, Anadolu Agency reports. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Trains New Jubaland Special Forces
The vice president of Jubaland state Mohamud Sayid Aden presided over the passing out of new Special troops near Kismayo port city on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland and KDF Chief Discuss Cooperation in War On Al-Shabaab
The President of Jubaland, Ahmed Madobe, held a meeting with the KDF chief Gen. Francis Omondi Ogolle, who arrived in Kismayo city for talks. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Somalia: Security Chiefs Back to Drawing Board As Al Shabaab Attacks Increase
More than 30 people, majority of them security officials have been killed in separate al Shabaab attacks near the Kenya-Somalia border in the past weeks at an alarming rate. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Somalia: Five Men Beheaded By Al Shabaab Assailants in Lamu Villages Attack
At least five men were beheaded and many houses torched in an al Shabaab attack in Salama and Juhudi villages in Mkunumbi Division, Lamu County. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Troops Clash With SSC Fighters Near Lasanod City
A fierce battle broke out on Sunday morning on the outskirts of Lasanod, the capital of Sool Region, which lies in north of Somalia. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Kill 45 Al-Shabaab Members, Foil Attack
Somali government said its troops backed by foreign partners killed at least 46 Al-Shabaab members in Lower Shabelle region during a joint military operation. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base in Somalia
Reports reaching us in Bardhere district of Gedo region indicate that two suicide blasts and heavy gunfire were heard outside a military base. Read more »
Somalia: AU Troops Begin Their Exit as Mandate Nears End
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has started to drawdown in compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2628(22) and 2670(22)… Read more »
Somalia: Int'l Partners Call for Calm and Restraint in Puntland
International partners said they are concerned about the violence in Garowe and its impact on civilians. The partners call for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and a return… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Puntland Capital
Heavy gunfire started in Garowe after the Puntland parliament began a meeting on the controversial article of reviewing the constitution. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Buying Drones for the Troops in Somalia After Attack
Ugandan President Museveni has said that he is planning to buy drones to the UPDF forces in Somalia if they cannot get support from their partners. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Calls for an Immediate End to Puntland Violence
The Speaker of the Somali parliament Sheikh Aden Madobe has called for an immediate end to the violence in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Troops, SSC Fighters Clash Outside Lasanod City
Fighting between Somaliland troops and authorities in Las Anod, Sool Regional capital, which continued since January 2023. Read more »
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