Somalia: Somali Government Rejects Claims of Planned U.S.-Mediated Election Talks With Opposition

Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Balcad, on Monday denied reports that the Embassy of the United States in Somalia was preparing to host talks between the federal… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill 13 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Central Operation

The Somali National Army, backed by local militia fighters, carried out a large-scale operation on Wednesday in Boorey area, about 120 kilometres from Bahdo in the central Mudug… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 80 Congolese Soldiers Face Trial for Fleeing Battles Against Rebels

Eighty four Congolese soldiers accused of fleeing battles against AFC/M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are facing trial on multiple charges, including violating… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill 22 Al-Shabaab Fighters, Including Senior Commander, in Lower Shabelle Operation

Somalia's government forces have killed at least 22 Al-Shabaab fighters, including a senior commander, during a planned military operation in the Lower Shabelle region, the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Path Forward - Four Interlocking Issues

Somalia is currently at a pivotal juncture, and it is imperative to reach an agreement prior to the elections. Read more »

Mali: AU Condemns Coordinated Attacks On Malian Cities

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Saturday expressed "deep concern" over attacks in Mali targeting the capital, Bamako, as well as several other… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Repatriates 174 Migrants From Libya After Harsh Detention Conditions

Somalia's federal government on Thursday repatriated 174 young migrants who had been held in prisons in Libya, after enduring harsh humanitarian and security conditions, officials… Read more »

Somalia: Lafta Gareen-Aligned Forces Move Into Gedo, Heightening Political Tensions

Hundreds of fighters loyal to former South West state president Abdiasis Lafta Gareen have entered parts of the Gedo region, witnesses and officials said, in a move that risks… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Backs Arab Condemnation of Iran Over Regional Attacks

Somalia has formally joined Arab states in condemning alleged Iranian attacks on countries in the Middle East, expressing full support for Arab governments amid rising regional… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia to Intensify Anti-Terror Operations, Defence Minister Says

Somalia's Defence Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, said Wednesday that the Federal Government of Somalia will intensify operations against militants while expanding stabilization… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Army Chief Visits Frontline Positions in Bay Region

The commander of the Somali National Army, Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, conducted a ground visit to frontline areas in Bardaale district and Awdiinle, in southern Somalia's Bay region,… Read more »

Somalia: Turkey Pledges Direct Support to Somalia in Fight Against Militant Groups

Turkey has for the first time formally announced that it will directly support efforts to combat armed groups operating in Somalia, particularly Al-Shabaab and ISIS, according to… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Launches Operations Against Islamic State Fighters in Somalia's Bari Region

Security forces in Somalia's Puntland have launched large-scale military operations against fighters linked to the Islamic State in parts of the Bari region, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army, Jubaland Forces Launch Major Operations in Jubba Regions

Somalia's national army and Jubbaland security forces have launched a large-scale military operation across parts of the Lower and Middle Jubba regions, targeting suspected… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Marks 66th Anniversary of National Army, Hails Security Gains

Hamza Abdi Barre attended a ceremony on Sunday evening marking the 66th anniversary of the founding of the Somali National Army, stressing the importance of building a strong and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Defence Minister Congratulates Troops On Army's 66th Anniversary

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi on Sunday congratulated members of the Somali National Army on the 66th anniversary of its founding, praising their role in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Marks 66th Anniversary of National Army With Military Display

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday attended ceremonies marking the 66th anniversary of the founding of the Somali National Army at the Ministry of Defence in Mogadishu, where… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Land Forces Chief Meets Partners to Boost Joint Operations

The commander of the land forces of the Somali National Army held talks in Mogadishu with officials from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia and allied… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Scores of Al-Shabaab Fighters in Airstrikes in Mudug

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, with support from international partners, carried out a coordinated air operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants gathered near Tawarmooge,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defence Minister Visits UK-Backed Military Training Facility in Baidoa

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Macalin Fiqi and army chief Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud on Monday inspected a military training facility in Baidoa built with support from the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill 12 Al-Shabaab Militants in Airstrikes Near Baidoa

Somali National Army, working alongside international partners, launched early morning airstrikes Monday in the Gasarta area, situated between Baidoa and Daynuunaay in the southern… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Visits Army Positions Outside Baidoa City

Somalia's Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and the commander of the Somali National Army, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, on Monday, visited several military positions in… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Army Chief Praises Joint Operations, Promises Rewards for Troops

Somalia's army chief, Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed, on Sunday praised troops for what he described as significant gains achieved during joint security operations stretching from Mogadishu… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Holds Security Meeting in Baidoa to Boost Fight Against Al-Shabaab

A high-level security meeting focused on strengthening public safety and intensifying operations against Al-Shabaab was held Monday evening in Baidoa, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Iranian-Flagged Vessel Hijacked Off Somalia

An Iranian flagged vessel, identified as the Al Waseemi 786, has been hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, maritime security agencies reported on Wednesday. Read more »