June 19, 2023
Somalia: Concerns Raised Over Ex-Jubaland Militia's Presence in Kenya
Earlier this month, Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe appointed a new governor for the Gedo region which has been the epicentre of a multi-faceted political dispute. Read more »
Somalia: Kenyan Soldiers Injured in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Lamu
Several General Service Unit (GSU) officers sustained injuries on Sunday after their vehicle ran over an explosive device at Mlima wa Faru in Lamu County. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Says Army Killed Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members in Raid
The Somali government said that the last operation against Al-Shabaab, which took place on June 16 in the Jamame town killed 43 militants. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes Five Men On Espionage Charges
Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia on Thursday, according to local media. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes 5 Men On Espionage Charges
Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia 9n Thursday, according to local media. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Visits Jubaland State During Somalia Trip
The President of the Jubbaland state, Ahmed Madobe received in Kismayo the head of US Africa Command, General Michael E. Langley, who is visiting Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Gen. Langley Visits Somalia
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Mogadishu and Kismayo, Somalia June 13-14. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Somalia: Bomb Blast Hits Security Checkpoint in Mogadishu
A witness says a deafening explosion was heard on Friday in the Somali capital, Mogadishu amidst tightened security. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Discuss Military, Defence Cooperation
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the defense minister of Somalia is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as bilateral relations warm up. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Somalia: Mortar Shells Hit Civilian Houses in Las Anod Town
The troops of the breakaway region of Somaliland were reported to have fired mortar shells towards LasAnod city from their base in Gooja-Adde area. Read more »
Somalia: UN Security Council Issues Statement On Somalia Situation
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Ethiopian Military Base in Somalia
Al-Shabaab launched suicide attacks Wednesday on a military base manned by Ethiopian troops in Somalia, injuring four soldiers, according to authorities. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Somalia: Uganda's Troops in Somalia Remain Firm Despite Deadly Attack - Envoy
Ugandan troops under the African Union Transmission Mission (ATMIS) will remain firm despite the deaths of 54 soldiers last month in southern Somalia, an envoy said Tuesday. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Somalia: Ten Al-Shabaab Fighters Defect, Surrender to Somali Government
The security forces of the Southwest state of Somalia displayed 10 Al-Shabaab fighters who surrendered in Baidoa, the regional capital of Bay on Monday. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Jubaland
The U.S.-trained Danab bridge special forces engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in Jubaland state as part of ongoing military operations in Somalia. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Drone Strike Kills 3 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia
The United States said its military in Africa conducted a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Thursday, June 1, killing three militants. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab, AU Forces Exchange Mortar Fire in Qoyoley District
Al-Shabaab militants and AU troops exchanged mortar fire in the southern town of Qoryoley, a week after a deadly attack on the UPDF base in Bulo-Marer. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Somalia: Jubaland State Leader, U.S. Diplomat Discuss War On Al-Shabaab
The long-ruling Jubaland regional state leader Ahmed Madobe held a meeting with a top US diplomat at the American embassy in Mogadishu on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: AU Troops Return to Bulo-Marer Base Days After Al-Shabaab Attack
African Union troops returned to the Bulo-Marer base 5 days after Al-Shabaab attacked the camp occupied by Ugandan troops of the ATMIS contingent. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Latest SNA Operation
The Somali National Army (SNA) killed eight al-Shabab militants and arrested two others in the central Galgadud region, an SNA officer confirmed Monday. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Slams Attack On the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
The US strongly condemns the attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Somalia: SSC-Khatumo Rejects Possession of NISA-Intercepted Arms And Explosive Consignment
The leadership of SSC-Khatumo has strongly denied claims that they belong to two shipments with explosives and military materials intercepted in Mogadishu. Read more »
May 20, 2023
Somalia: Uganda Trains Special Forces to Fight Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Uganda's Minister of State for Defense, Oleru Huda, presided over the commissioning parade for Somali soldiers in her country on Friday, May 19. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Somalia: Security Agency Intercepts Explosives Bound for Al-Shabaab
Somalia's Ministry of Security said two shipments bound for Al-Shabaab have been intercepted on Thursday at Mogadishu harbor and the airport. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Somalia: SSC Fighters Clash With Somaliland Forces Near Gooja-Adde Base
Heavy fighting broke out early on Tuesday morning in Samakab and DhabanSaar locations in the contested Sool region, north of Somalia. Read more »
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