January 30, 2023
Somalia: Russian Helicopter Shot At in Somalia
A helicopter of Russia's UTair airline participating in the UN humanitarian mission has been shelled at a Mogadishu airport. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Somalia: Airstrike Targets Militants in Puntland
An airstrike was reported in the Somalia's northeastern Puntland state targeting ISIS militants. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Mortars Rain Down On Beledweyne
A resident says several mortar shells rained down on the central town of Beledweyne, Hiran regional capital on Wednesday night. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fires Mortars Towards Mahas Town, Central Somalia
Al-Shabaab has fired several mortar rounds towards a government-controlled town in central Somalia as SNA and locals continue to make gains in the current war. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Holds Conference On Ideological War Against Al-Shabaab
A conference that brings together Somali clerics from overseas and the regions of the country started on Monday in Mogadishu. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Somalia: Military Claims 47 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Operation
MOGADISHU [SMN] - The commander of the SNA's infantry General Mohamed Tahliil Bihi, has announced that they carried out an operation against Al-Shabaab in areas under Harardhere… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Somalia: Senior Jubaland Army Commander Hurt in Al-Shabaab Attack
Heavy fighting between the Jubbaland state forces and Al-Shabaab occurred in the Sijngaleyr area near the southern port city of Kismayo. Read more »
Somalia: Fresh Airstrike Kills 40 Al-Shabaab Members in Central Somalia - Official
The military officials in central Somalia reported an airstrike against Al-Shabaab in the southern Mudug region amid ground operations by SNA and locals. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Sends Condolences After Senior Commander Killed in Attack
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sent his heartfelt condolences to the country's armed forces for the loss of commanders killed in the Galcad attack by Al-Shabaab… Read more »
January 22, 2023
Somalia: Somali Troops Overpower Militants to End Siege in Mogadishu
Somali security forces take back the control of Mogadishu mayor's office in the capital on Sunday after ending a siege by al Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Hands Over Maslah Forward Operating Base to the Somali Government
Mogadishu - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) today officially handed over Maslah Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Federal Government of Somalia, ceding… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Somalia: Kenyan Security Forces Kill 10 Al-Shabaab Militants in Border Region
Kenyan security forces on Wednesday killed 10 al-Shabab militants in Garissa county in the northeastern region. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attack Leaves Soldiers and Militants Dead Near Baidoa
The SNA clashed with Al-Shabaab on the outskirts of Baidoa, the interim seat of Southwest State on Thursday as the Somali president visits the region. Read more »
Somalia: MSDF, French Aircraft Carrier Conduct Joint Drills Off Somali Coast
A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer and a French Navy carrier strike group led by its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has conducted joint drills in the Gulf… Read more »
Somalia: Hirshabelle Warns the Public Against Dealing With Al-Shabaab
JOWHAR [SMN] - HirShabelle state has warned the public against making contact with Al-Shabaab while the Somali government is at war with the Al Qaeda-linked group. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Somalia: ATMIS Congratulates SNA On the Liberation of Key Towns From Al-Shabaab
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Somalia: Somali Troops Dislodge Third Town From Al-Shabaab in Two Days
EL-DHER [SMN] - The war against Al-Shabaab is raging on at a speed time as the SNA and vigilantes take over three towns within two days, a victory that will live long. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Somalia: Suspected U.S. Airstrike Reported in Central Somalia
A resident says a suspected drone strike targeted Al-Shabaab hideouts in the vicinity of Gal'ad town during intensified ground military operations. Read more »
Somalia: Military Seizes Key Town From Al-Shabaab
Somali defence minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur confirmed that SNA along with allied local clan militia seized control of the coastal town of Harerdhere in Mudug region from… Read more »
Somalia: Three Killed in Suicide Bombing in Central Somalia
A suicide bombing occurred today in the Halgan area of the Hiran region, resulting in the death and injuries of officials and citizens. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Wrestles Fresh Area From Al-Shabaab, Eyes More Ground
The Federal forces along with Galmudug regional soldiers and community fighters wrested control of a strategic village in central Somalia on Saturday. Read more »
January 15, 2023
Somalia: SNA Nabs Ring Leader After Recapturing Village in Central Somalia
The victorious Somali troops dislodge Al-Shabaab from a fixed base in the central region on Sunday, the latest in a series of successive territorial gains. Read more »
Somalia: Soldier Sentenced to Death for Civilian Killing
A Somali soldier was sentenced to death on Sunday for killing a civilian after refusing to pay him extortion, an army officer said. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Somalia: Nisa Raid Leads to Seizure of Cache of Weapons and Suspect in Mogadishu
An elite team from Somalia's Intelligence Agency carried out an operation in the capital, Mogadishu on Friday night amid an alert over terror attacks. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Somalia: Ex-Army Officer Sentenced to Death for Role in Mogadishu Bombings
The Court of the Armed Forces of Somalia has sentenced to death a former army official - Sharif Mohamed Barkhadle Ayanle for his role in Mogadishu blasts. Read more »
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