October 04, 2022
Somalia: Troops Take Control of Key Area From Al-Shabaab
Somali troops backed by local militia known as Ma'wisley wrested full control of Yasoman, a key village in the eastern Hiran region from Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somalia: UN Chief Clams Deadly Attacks in Central Somalia
The Secretary-General condemns today's attacks in Beletweyne, HirShabelle, perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which resulted in many casualties, including state officials. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Somalia: Third Blast Hits Beledweyne City, Death Toll Rises
Nine people, including senior regional officials, were killed in three car bomb attacks claimed by the Islamist group Al-Shabaab in Beledweyne in central Somalia on Monday, police… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Somalia: Top Somali Police Commander Killed in Al-Shabaab Blast
Banadir Regional Police boss Gen. Farhan Mohamud Qaroole was killed by an explosion near Basra outside Mogadishu during an anti-al-Shabaab operation. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Somalia: Elite Forces Attack Al-Shabaab Base Near the Capital
The Turkish-trained elite forces from the Gorgor brigade have conducted an operation near the Basra area on the outskirts of the capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Somalia: Nine Somali Migrants Repatriated From Libya
The Office of the Special Envoy for Migrants and Children's Rights said it repatriated 9 young Somalis from Libya after years of hardships at the hands of human traffickers. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 11 Al-Shabaab in Central Region
The US-trained Somalia's Danab commandos killed 11 Al-Shabaab militants in an overnight operation in Buq Aqable town within the Hiran region. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Terrorist Attack in Somalia, Pledges Solidarity
ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Ministry extended condolences to Somalia over the recent terrorist attack in Mogadishu on Sunday, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Somalia: A Morning Explosion Hits Mogadishu, Somali Capital
MOGADISHU [SMN] - A witness says an explosion struck outside a military base in southern Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Sunday morning. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Somalia: Somalia President Addressed UNGA77 On Drought and Security
NEW YORK - Despite efforts to move past decades of drought and conflict, Somalia is facing some of the most complex crises in the world, its President said today at the UN General… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Somalia: Somali Military Claims More Gains Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali National Army [SNA]with the help of the local militias known as Mawisley continues joint operations in the Hiran region. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Military Targets Al-Shabaab With New Airstrike
WASHINGTON - At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Somalia: Govt Claims Army Killed 45 Al-Shabaab Members in Hiran
A government-allied Somali militia killed at least 45 al Shabaab militants following a battle in the Hiran region of Hirshabelle State, Reuters reports citing witnesses. Read more »
September 18, 2022
Somalia: Army Retakes Villages From Al-Shabaab
Troops from the Somali military with the support of villagers have managed to drive Al-Shabaab out of several areas in the Hiran region in the past 48 hours. Read more »
September 17, 2022
Somalia: Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Latest SNA Operation
The Somali government said its forces has killed at least 30 members of the Al-Shabaab, after an operation carried out in Aborrey area, which is 25 kilometers east of Buulo-burte… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 18 Al-Shabaab Members - SNA Chief
The Somali government forces have carried out an operation against Al-Shabaab in Hiran region in which at least 18 militants from Al-Shabaab were killed. Read more »
September 14, 2022
Somalia: Deputy Minister Blames Al-Shabaab for Sowing Clan Hostility
The Deputy Minister of Information of the Somali government, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adalla, said that when Al-Shabaab was defeated in the battlefields, they started to sow hatred and… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Loses Two Villages to Military
The Somali army with the help of the local people last night took over several areas from the Al-Shabaab in the south of the Hiran region. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Somalia: Army Kills Al-Shabaab Members in Operation - Official
The Somali Armed Forces with the help of the local residents, have carried out a planned operation in the mountainous region of Hiran. Read more »
September 10, 2022
Somalia: Somali Military Raids Al-Shabaab Base in Lower Shabelle Region
AFGOYE - The Somali military claimed to have overrun a key Al-Shabaab tax base in the Lower Shabelle region, south of the country. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Somalia: A Bus Station Bombing in Somalia Leaves 1 Dead and 9 Injured
At least one soldier was killed and nine others sustained wounds on Tuesday in a bomb blast at a bus station in Barawe, a coastal city in southern Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Police Warns the Public Against Seeking Justice in Al-Shabab Courts
The Chief of the Somali Police Force, General Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijaar has warned the public against seeking justice in Al-Shabaab's courts. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Somalia: Special Forces Attack Al-Shabaab Court Near the Capital
Somali forces attacked the Al-Shabaab court following clashes in the Lower Shabelle region on Monday. Read more »
September 04, 2022
Somalia: Qatar Strongly Condemns Somalia Attack
The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of an attack that targeted transport buses in the Hiran region, central Somalia, and led to deaths and… Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Friday's Deadly Attack in Somalia
Turkiye on Saturday condemned Friday's terror attack in Somalia that left at least 20 civilians dead. Read more »