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 »

Somalia: Somali Military Holds Workshop On Civilian Protection During Anti-Shabaab Operations

The commander of Somalia's Joint Operations Coordination Center, Mohamed Ali Bariise, on Thursday opened a workshop for officers from various units of the Somali National Army… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Briefs Diplomats On Security, Reforms

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met ambassadors and representatives of international organizations at the presidential palace on Monday, where he outlined progress on security, political… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Operations Destroy Al-Shabaab Bomb Sites, Kill Fighters

Somalia's intelligence agency said Wednesday its forces, working with international partners, carried out coordinated operations that destroyed facilities used by Islamist… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Shells Airport in Southwest Somalia, Helicopter Unharmed

Fighters from Al-Shabaab fired mortar rounds at the airport in Buurhakabo in southwestern Somalia on Tuesday, security sources said, as a government helicopter was attempting to… Read more »

Somalia: Federal and South West State Forces Seize Majority of Baidoa in Key Military Push

Federal government troops, working alongside South West State's "Salvation" forces, have gained control over most neighborhoods and strategic locations in Baidoa, the capital of… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Parliament Speaker Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions

The speaker of Southwest Somalia's parliament, Ali Said Fiqi, on Monday called for restraint and warned against bloodshed over political differences, urging responsible leadership… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Leader Warns of 'Severe' Military Response As Somali Army Advances Near Baidoa

The leader of Somalia's South West State, Abdiaziz Laftagareen, issued a stark warning to the federal government on Monday, vowing a "severe" military response to any perceived… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Forces Conduct Military Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Daynunay

Somali National Security Forces, continuing their operations against Al-Shabaab militants, have successfully carried out a planned military operation in the Daynunay area near… Read more »

Somalia: Parliament Speaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Turkish Drone Involvement in Southwest State Conflict

The speaker of Somalia's South West state parliament, Dr. Ali Said Fiqi, has expressed strong concern over reports that Turkish-made drones were used in fighting against regional… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Agency Says Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in 10-Month Operations

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has released a list of Al-Shabaab leaders killed during operations conducted over the past 10 months by its forces in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army, AU Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack in Lower Shabelle, Over 40 Fighters Killed

Somali government forces, backed by Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, repelled an attempted attack by Al-Shabaab… Read more »

East Africa: Israel Says Iranian Missiles Could Reach East Africa

Israel has said that Iran possesses missile capabilities that could reach parts of East Africa, including the cities of Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Juba, according to a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Says Two Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in Operations

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, said Thursday it had killed two senior leaders of the militant group Al-Shabaab in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Military Chief Says Country Would Join War If Israel Faces Defeat

Uganda's military chief said Wednesday that while the country wants the Middle East conflict to end, it would side with Israel if the country faced defeat. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defence Minister Hails Decade-Long Security Reform Programme

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi on Wednesday attended the closing ceremony of the National Security Architecture Strengthening Programme, highlighting its impact on… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Reopens Key Road Between Mubaarak and Awdheegle After Joint Operation

A commander from the 143rd Battalion of the 14 October Brigade of the Somali National Army said that government forces had conducted a major operation to reopen a strategic road… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Meets U.S. Africom Special Operations Commander to Boost Security Cooperation

The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, held high-level talks with the head of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, Major General… Read more »

Somalia: EU to Boost Naval Missions Off Somalia, Red Sea, but Holds Back On Direct U.S. Military Support

European Union leaders agreed to reinforce naval operations off the coast of Somalia and in the Red Sea, while stopping short of committing to direct military support for the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Carry Out Targeted Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, including the elite Gorgor Commandos, carried out a carefully planned operation in areas under the Warciise district of Middle Shabelle region,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Regional Speaker Accuses Federal Authorities of Misusing Foreign-Supplied Weapons

The speaker of the Southwest regional parliament, Ali Said Fiqi, has sharply criticised the escalating dispute between the Southwest State of Somalia and the Federal Government of… Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Condemns Federal Troop Deployment to Barawe Amid Rising Tensions

Somalia's Southwest State administration has strongly condemned what it described as the deployment of federal forces to the coastal city of Barawe, warning the move could… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Political Group Backs Southwest State As Federal Tensions Escalate

A Somali political group has declared its support for the Southwest State administration amid escalating tensions with the federal government, calling on other regional authorities… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Condemns Iran Attacks On Gulf States, Reaffirms Support

Somalia's federal government has strongly condemned attacks carried out by Iran against Gulf Arab countries, describing them as a serious violation. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Carries Out Air Strike Against ISIS Fighters in Puntland

The United States military said it carried out an air strike targeting Islamic State fighters in northeastern Somalia's Puntland region, in coordination with the federal… Read more »