November 23, 2022
Somalia: Türkiye Among Nations Exempted From UN Arms Sanctions in Somalia
Türkiye is among the countries exempted from the UN Security Council's arms embargo in Somalia due to the military and technical training it provides in the African country,… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Ethiopia: TPLF Sets a New Condition for Laying Down the Arms
The leaders of Tigray said that their forces will not lay down their arms until the residents of the northern region of Ethiopia are guaranteed their safety. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Somalia: Presidents Arrives in Mahas Town On Troop Visit
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia arrived in Mahas district of the Hiraan region on Saturday on the first leg of his frontline visit. Read more »
Somalia: Security Forces Foil Car Bomb Blast in Mogadishu
Somali police forces on Saturday morning foiled a car bomb blast in the capital, Mogadishu amidst tight security measures. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Somalia: Somali President Visits Frontlines in Galmudug State
As the war against Al-Shabaab intensifies, the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh inspected the positions of the Somali Army in Wisil area of Mudug Region. Read more »
Somalia: NISA Nabs Al-Shabaab Suspects in Mogadishu Sweep
The Somali security forces have conducted an operation last night in Heliwaa district of Banadir region within the capital, Mogadishu amidst increased patrols. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Endorses the First International Declaration on Explosive Weapons to Protect Civilians in Populated Areas
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Jama, endorsed on Friday, in Dublin, Ireland, the Political Declaration on Strengthening the… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Somalia: AFRICOM Team Visits Galmudug State Amid War On Al-Shabaab
The security minister of Galmudug State of Somalia Mohamed Abdi Aden [Gaboobe] received a US military team in his office in Dhusamareb city. Read more »
Somalia: Troops Retake Village From Al-Shabaab Peacefully
Somali government forces retook a key area from Al-Shabaab during an operation near Runir-Good town in the Middle Shabelle region, local residents said. Read more »
November 16, 2022
East Africa: Chinese Navy Fleet Returns From Horn of Africa Escort Mission
A Chinese navy fleet returned to the port city of Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday after completing its mission of escorting civilian vessels in the Gulf of… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Somalia: Over 600 Civilians Killed in Somali Terror Attacks Since January - UN Official
At least 613 civilians have been killed and 948 injured in Somalia since January this year, a senior United Nations (UN) official said Monday. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Bomb Attack in Istanbul, Turkey
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he strongly condemns the bomb attack against innocent people in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Uncover Landmines Near Kismayo Port City
Somalia's US-trained elite forces from the Danab brigade conducted an operation outside the southern port city of Kismayo, targeting Al-Shabaab hideouts. Read more »
Somalia: President Appoints New Navy Chief
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud issued a presidential decree announcing the appointment of a new commander of the naval forces. Read more »
November 12, 2022
Eritrea: President Hassan Sheikh Visited Somali Troops Trained in Eritrea
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia accompanied by President Isaias Afwerki, visited members of the Somali Defense Forces that are being… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Kill Militants in Latest Operation - Official
The Somali National Army (SNA) on Friday killed 12 al-Shabab militants during a foiled terror attack by the group on the SNA's military base in the Hiran region in central Somalia,… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Somalia: Troops Kill Al-Shabaab Bomb Planter
Somali government troops say they have killed an Al-Shabaab member in the Hiran region after he was found planting a landmine on the main street. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia Reports Capture of 100 Youths Planned to Join Al-Shabaab
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian defense forces reported that Al-Shabaab has exposed his repeated attempts to make Ethiopia a terrorist zone. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Somalia: Troops Take Strategic Town of Wabho From Al-Shabaab
A spokesman for Somalia's defense ministry has confirmed the capture of the strategic town of Wabho in Galmudug state from Al-Shabaab. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Somalia: Somali Troops Repel Al-Shabaab Attack in Military Base in Galmudug
At least 5 are reportedly killed and 10 others wounded after Al-Shabaab attacked a Somali military base in the Galgadud region on Monday morning, locals said. Read more »
Somalia: UAE Strongly Condemns Attack Targeting Military Training Facility
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a Somali military training facility in the capital Mogadishu, which resulted in the death and injury of military… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Somalia: Somali PM Receives Doctors From Djibouti
The Prime Minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre received at his office doctors from Djibouti who came to Mogadishu to help the Oct 29 attack victims. Read more »
East Africa: Somali Troops Capture Fresh Areas From Al-Shabaab
Somali army regained control of key areas in the Lower Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab following military operations. Read more »
November 05, 2022
Somalia: Bomb Explosion Heard Near a Military Base in Somali Capital
A key military base in southern Mogadishu, the Somali capital was hit by a suicide blast on Saturday night at around 8 pm local time. Read more »
Somalia: US Strike in Southern Somalia Kills 15 Militants
MOGADISHU - In support of the Federal Government of Somalia's ongoing operations against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against… Read more »