Somalia: Berbera Airport Being Transformed Into Military Hub, French Newspaper Reports

A major military construction project is underway at Berbera airport in Somaliland, according to a report by French daily Le Monde, which said the facility is being converted from… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defence Minister Visits Ceeldheer, Urges Support for Anti-Al-Shabaab Operations

Somalia's defence minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi on Monday held talks with residents in the central town of Ceeldheer in the Galgaduud region, as government forces intensify operations… Read more »

Somalia: A Report Warns Somalia Security Deteriorating Amid Political Divisions

The European Union's asylum agency has warned that Somalia's security situation has significantly worsened, citing deepening political divisions and growing instability that have… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Flexes Military Muscles On Independence Day Parade

Somalia celebrated its 66th independence anniversary in Mogadishu on Wednesday with a military parade showcasing the capabilities of its armed forces and land and air equipment. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters

Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, carried out airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets on Tuesday targeting al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Leader Opens Somalia Humanitarian Forum in Baidoa

The leader of Somalia's South West State, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Monday opened a national humanitarian forum bringing together federal and regional officials, aid… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia for Talks With PM Abiy

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for a working visit expected to focus on security, regional stability and strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: NISA Chief Urges End to Clan Clashes During Visit to Central Somalia

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director Mahad Mohamed Salad visited the central town of Abudwaq, where he held talks with federal and regional… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Army Chief Visits Elite Forces Base, Urges Troops to Intensify Operations

Somalia's army chief, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, visited the Balidogle military base on Saturday, where he inspected elite units and training facilities and urged troops… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Logistics Commander, Turksom Training Chief Discuss Enhanced Cooperation

The Commander of the Somali National Army's Logistics Command, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Mahmoud Hussein (Garabey), received the Commander of the TURKSOM Training School, Gen. Sabahattin… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities

Puntland authorities on Wednesday announced a series of new security measures, including restrictions on militia activity, anti-smuggling operations and tighter controls on the… Read more »

Somalia: Clashes Erupt Near Baidoa Between SNA Forces and Fighters Loyal to Former Southwest Leader

Heavy fighting broke out near the southwestern Somali city of Baidoa overnight between government forces and fighters loyal to former Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan… Read more »

Somalia: 100 Jubaland Security Force Soldiers Complete Training in Kismayo

The Minister of Security of Jubaland, Brigadier General Yusuf Hussein Osman, and the Commander of the 2nd AUSSOM Division, Brigadier Edward Banda, attended a ceremony in Kismayo to… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Chairs Security Meeting Ahead of Aussom Transition

Somalia's army chief on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting focused on accelerating military operations, strengthening the armed forces and preparing for the transfer of national… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Kill 14 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Southern Operation

Somalia's elite Danab special forces killed 14 Al-Shabaab fighters during a targeted operation in the southern Lower Shabelle region, the government said on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: AUSSOM Welcomes New Ghana Police Force

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has officially welcomed the new Ghana Police Force (GFPU-5) battalion, which has been deployed to Mogadishu, Baidoa and Beledweyne. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Say Joint Operations Killed More Than 200 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Nigerian military said they had carried out joint operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State-linked militants in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Conduct Security Operations, Reconciliation Efforts in Lower Shabelle

Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces said they had carried out security operations and community reconciliation efforts in the town of Yaaqbariwayne in the Lower Shabelle region,… Read more »

Somalia: Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held By Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute

Negotiations aimed at securing the release of eight Egyptian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates have collapsed after the kidnappers withdrew from a preliminary agreement and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Accuses Government of Targeting Political Rivals

Somali opposition leaders on Wednesday accused the federal government of using security forces to intimidate political opponents and called for an immediate halt to operations… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, China Discuss Expanding Defence and Security Cooperation

Somalia's Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, in Mogadishu on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation,… Read more »

Somalia: Aussom Chief, EU Ambassador Discuss Security and Stabilisation Efforts in Somalia

The head of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met the European Union's ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Special Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Positions in Bay Region

Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces carried out a planned operation in the El Bashiir area near Buur Hakaba district in the Bay region, targeting suspected Al-Shabaab fighters,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Warns Against Search of Former Army Chief's Home

Somalia's opposition coalition on Saturday warned against what it described as plans to search the residence of former Somali National Army commander General Odawaa Yusuf Rage,… Read more »

Somalia: UNHCR Says Mogadishu Clashes Displaced 12,500 Families

Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee… Read more »