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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Somali Army Chief Meets AU Military Officials On War Against Al-Shabaab

The Somali Army chief, Ibrahim Sheikh, met with AU military officials to discuss ways to speed up the ongoing all-out war on Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council

Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations… Read more »