Somalia: Kenyan Forces Kill Four Militants, Deal Major Blow to Al-Shabaab in Border Operation

Kenyan security forces have killed four Al-Shabaab militants and seized a substantial weapons cache near the Somalia border in a significant counter-terrorism operation, security… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Clashes in Lower Jubba As Al-Shabaab Counterattacks

The Lower Jubba region has become a hotbed of conflict as Al-Shabaab militants launched a fierce counteroffensive near the town of Buloxaji. This area was recently reclaimed by… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Meets With US Commander to Discuss Efforts Against Al-Shabaab

Somalia's Jubaland State President Ahmed Madobe o Tuesday met with Colonel David Haskell, the Commander of the joint special operations in East Africa. Read more »

Somalia: IGAD Discusses Peace, Security, and Cross-Border Issues With Khaatumo Leader

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) recently held discussions with Khaatumo leader Abdulkadir Ahmed Aw-Ali "Firdhiye" to address critical issues affecting the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Steps Up Anti-Al-Shabaab Efforts

Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin, Commander of the Somali National Army, convened a crucial meeting with all SNA leaders in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Strikes Blow Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle

The Somali National Army (SNA) successfully neutralized approximately 10 Al-Shabaab members and wounded several others in an operation in Nur-Gare village, located near Barire in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Returns to Frontlines Against Al-Shabaab

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to the frontlines against Al-Shabaab on Tuesday, meeting with traditional elders and local community leaders in Warghadhi. Read more »

Somalia: European Union Warships Dock in Somalia's Puntland As Piracy Resurfaces

In a significant development aimed at enhancing regional maritime security, warships belonging to the European Union (EU) recently docked at the shores of Puntland, a region in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Visits Frontlines to Accelerate Operations Against Al-Shabaab

In a bid to intensify efforts to liberate the country from the clutches of Al-Shabaab, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently visited… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Capture Al-Shabaab Militant in Middle Shabelle Region

The Somali National Army, in collaboration with local forces, successfully apprehended a prominent member of the Al-Shabaab in the Ruun-nirgood area of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Denies Talks With Al-Shabaab, Leaves Door Open for Future Negotiations

The Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has publicly denied any ongoing talks with the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: ATMIS Transfers Abdalle Birolle Base to SNA in Preparation for Troop Reduction

In a significant step towards the third phase of troop reduction, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over the Abdalle Birolle base in the Jubaland… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia - 'The Somali Government Now Controls No Areas but Villa Somalia,'

Ethiopia has denied that its forces crossed the shared border with Somalia in pursuit of al-Shabaab militants. Read more »

Somalia: France Proposed an International Plan to Weaken the Power of Al-Shabaab

France has called on the international community to support Somalia in the fight against Al-Shabaab, at a time when the country is in a difficult phase of transition where the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Identifies Key National Security Threats

Somalia's cabinet has endorsed a comprehensive national security threat assessment document identifying terrorism, separatism, state fragility, open borders, foreign interference,… Read more »

Somalia: Intense Tribal Conflict Erupts in Central Somalia Amid Al-Shabaab War

In the early hours of the morning, a fierce tribal war broke out between two powerful tribal militias from the Saad and Leelakase clans in the Mudug region. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Eliminate Seven Al-Shabaab Fighters in Galmudug State

The National Armed Forces, with the support of local clan militia, successfully eliminated seven al-Shabaab members in the Ali-Adhole area near Eldher district in Galmudug State. Read more »

Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia

A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »

Somalia: James Swan Briefs UN Security Council On Somalia's Progress and Challenges

In a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance… Read more »

Ethiopia: Turkey to Mediate Brewing Tension Between Somalia and Ethiopia

In a bid to resolve the ongoing conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia, Turkey has stepped up as a mediator, aiming to bring the two countries to the negotiating table in Ankara on… Read more »

Somalia: Escalating Tribal Conflict in Galmudug Region Leaves Civilians Casualties

In a shocking development, a fatal communal war has erupted on the outskirts of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug, a region in central Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Yemeni National Linked to Al-Shabaab Arrested in Central Somalia

The Somali National Army (SNA) and local clan forces in the El-dher district of the Galgaduud region have successfully apprehended a foreign national believed to be an operative of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and UN Begin Talks On Transition to UN Country Team Structure

In a significant step towards self-reliance and development, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has initiated discussions with the United Nations (UN) to transition from a… Read more »

Somalia: Fresh Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Bakool Region

Bakool region witnessed a series of airstrikes aimed at eliminating Al-Shabaab militants, who are posing a threat to Somalia and the Horn of Africa at large. Read more »

Somalia: Islamic State in Somalia Poses a Growing Threat, U.S. Officials Say

The U.S. is intensifying its counterterrorism efforts in Somalia due to a rising threat from ISIS-Somalia, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State (ISIS). Read more »