April 19
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and… Read more »
April 11
Kenya: Kenya and Somalia Agree to Combat Terrorism and Insecurity
President William Ruto of Kenya and President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia held a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, focusing on joint initiatives to combat terrorism and… Read more »
April 09
Africa: AU Requests Funding for Post-ATMIS Somalia Mission
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has demanded adequate, sustainable, and predictable funding for the soon-to-be-established follow-up mission in Somalia. Read more »
April 04
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Reinstates Sanbaloshe As Nisa Director
In Thursday's weekly cabinet meeting, Somalia's cabinet made a significant decision regarding the country's intelligence agency, which is funded by the US. Read more »
April 03
East Africa: Kenya-Somalia Border Posts to Remain Closed As ATMIS Drawdown Winds Down
Kenya will not reopen its border posts with Somalia anytime soon because of the security implications of doing so at a time when the African Union peacekeeping mission in the… Read more »
April 01
Somalia: Somali President Visited Front-Line Positions in Central Regions
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid visits to Harardhere town in the Mudug area and El-dher district in the Galgadud region on Monday, joined by the Galmudug leader,… Read more »
March 26
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Raid On SNA FOB Led to Intense Combat in Somalia
Residents of Daru Nimca hamlet in the Middle Shabelle region reported hearing gunfire between al-Shabab and Somali security forces early on Tuesday. Read more »
March 24
Somalia: Somali Pirates Equip MV Abdullah With Heavy Artillery
Somali pirates, who hijacked MV Abdullah on 12 March, are now armed with heavy artillery and have reportedly fired warning shots to assert their control and stronghold of the ship… Read more »
March 21
Somalia: A Govt Recap Report Sheds Light On Latest Events in Somalia
The government of Somalia has issued a report on the latest developments in the country, including president's trip to Eritrea and war on Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Military Plans Counterattack After Losing Ground to Al-Shabaab
A military official in central Somalia announced they are planning to launch a counter-offensive days after losing several areas to the Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Is Winning War Against Al Shabaab, Shows Global Index
Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts against al Shabaab are paying off and have earned global recognition. Read more »
March 20
Somalia: Two Dead, 3 Hurt in IED Explosion At AU Base in Southern Somalia
Two Somali soldiers have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion at an AU military base in the Lower Shabelle region, south of Somalia. Read more »
March 16
Somalia: Somali President Vows to Ramp Up Security Operations to Regain Territories From Al-Shabab
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has vowed to intensify security operations across the country to reclaim territories from al-Shabab terrorists. Read more »
March 14
East Africa: Somali Security, Atmis and a 'Seamless' Transfer
Mogadishu (Somalia) The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) says it is in the middle of a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Commits to a Smooth Security Transition in Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) will ensure a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn of Africa country. Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Vacate Grounds Recovered From Al-Shabaab
The Somali government forces vacated three military bases in the central region of Mudug, a shocking move that may jeopardize years of security gains. Read more »
March 11
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Base, Kill 3 Militants
The SNA forces with the help of the United States military have carried out a joint operation against the Al-Shabaab group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
March 10
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula
The commander of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula, who gave an interview to the government TV, said that the Ethiopian military is in control of 60% of Somalia,… Read more »
Somalia: Official, Witnesses - Explosives Likely Started Mogadishu Market Fire
Explosives likely caused a huge fire that gutted a section of Mogadishu's biggest market, Bakara, on Sunday, an official and witnesses in the Somali capital said. Read more »
March 08
Somalia: Degrading Al-Shabaab Is Our Top Priority in 2024, Says Somali President
The President of Somalia the priority of his government is to fight and eliminate the Al-Shabaab and restore law and order in the entire country before his 4-year tenure ends in… Read more »
March 07
Somalia: Somali Military Continues Gains in the War Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab extremist militants. Read more »
March 05
Kenya: Kenya Makes Attempts to Ease Ethiopia, Somalia Tensions
Kenya's President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. Read more »
March 03
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 30 Al-Shabaab Members in Jubaland State
An hours-long operation that was carried out jointly by Somali and regional forces in areas of the Lower Jubba region targeted Al-Shabaab's main bases. Read more »
March 02
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Says Will Never Accept Ethiopia's 'Attempt' to Annex Territory
Somalia would never accept an attempt to annex a part of its territory, the country's acting minister for foreign affairs and international cooperation said on Friday, commenting… Read more »
February 27
Somalia: AU Appoints New Deputy Head of Somalia Mission
The newly appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia, Mr. Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam , on Sunday, February… Read more »