Somalia: Somali Defence Minister, Chinese Envoy Discuss Security Cooperation

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi held talks on Monday with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Four Al-Shabaab Militants in Hiraan Ambush

Somali government forces and allied local community militias killed four Al-Shabaab militants in an evening ambush in the central Hiraan region, military officials and state media… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Meets U.S. Defence Attaché to Boost Security Cooperation

Somalia's army chief General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud held talks with the United States defence attaché to Somalia, Colonel Wills, on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Commandos Target Al-Shabaab Positions in Lower Juba Operation

Somali special forces carried out a planned operation against Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Juba region, targeting militant hideouts near the town of Jamaame, military officials… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Forces Kill 14 Al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Jubba Operation

Somali National Army special forces Danab, in coordination with Jubaland security forces, carried out a targeted operation against Al-Shabaab militants in areas surrounding Jamaame… Read more »

Somalia: Senior Al-Shabaab Leader Killed in Somalia Air Operation, Officials Say

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, has killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander in an operation carried out outside the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Moves to Adopt a National Civilian Protection Policy

Somalia's defence ministry on Sunday chaired consultations to discuss and approve a National Policy on the Protection of Civilians during armed conflict, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Sign Military Cooperation Agreement to Boost Defence Capacity

Somalia and Saudi Arabia have signed a new military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening defence ties and enhancing Somalia's security capabilities, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Condemns RSF Attacks On Civilians, Aid Convoys in Sudan

Somalia's federal government on Sunday strongly condemned what it described as criminal attacks carried out by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the North and South Kordofan… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Launches Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Hiraan Region

The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out planned security operations in eastern parts of the Hiraan region, driving out Al-Shabaab militants as part of ongoing efforts to… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Council of Ministers Discusses Drought Crisis, Issues National Appeal

The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia held a meeting to discuss the worsening drought affecting large parts of the country and issued a national appeal to… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Intelligence, Partners Destroy Key Al-Shabaab Facilities in Central Region

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), with support from international partners, has carried out a targeted operation that destroyed major Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Leader Praises U.S. Africom Special Forces for Security Cooperation

Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam met with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) special operations officers deployed in the Jubaland region, praising their role in… Read more »

Somalia: UK, Somalia Close Military Communications Training in Mogadishu

Somalia's defence ministry and the British embassy on Thursday jointly closed a training programme for officers of the Somali National Army, focused on strengthening military… Read more »

Somalia: Fighting Erupts in Baydhabo Between Southwest State Forces and Somali Army Faction

Intense fighting erupted again on Thursday in western Baidoa, the capital of Somalia's Bay region, between forces of the Southwest State Darawiish and troops loyal to a Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Hands Over Command of National Army to New Chief

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday officially handed over command of the Somali National Army to new Chief of Staff Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Seven Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Planned Security Operation

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said on Tuesday it had killed seven Al-Shabaab militants in a planned overnight security operation in the Qaahira area of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches Defence Board to Steer Security Transition

Somalia's defence minister inaugurated a new Defence Board, a high-level platform aimed at strengthening defence governance, improving coordination among security institutions and… Read more »

Somalia: UN Voices Concern As Puntland, Jubaland Delegations Miss Somalia National Talks

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) on Sunday expressed concern and disappointment after advance delegations from the Puntland and Jubaland regional states… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Operatives in Hiiraan in Targeted Operation

Somali National Army (SNA) forces carried out a meticulously planned operation on Sunday in Aboorey, Hiiraan region, targeting Al-Shabaab militants who had been conducting attacks… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army, Allies Carry Out Security Operations Against Al-Shabab in Lower Shabelle Region

Somalia's national army, backed by international partners, has carried out planned security operations targeting al-Shabab fighters in the Mubarak area of the Lower Shabelle… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Hosts UN Diplomats As It Wraps Up Security Council Presidency

Somalia's permanent mission to the United Nations hosted a reception for ambassadors and diplomats at UN headquarters in New York, marking the end of the country's month-long… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Steps Up Political Dialogue Ahead of Broader National Talks

Delegations from Somalia's federal government and the Somali Future Council held a second round of talks on Thursday, part of ongoing efforts to revive political dialogue in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Danab Commandos Seize Al-Shabab Explosives Cache in Middle Shabelle

Somalia's elite Danab commandos said Thursday they seized a cache of landmines and explosive materials during a security operation on the outskirts of Jabad Godane in the Middle… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Army Chief, Approves Anti-Smuggling Ministerial Committee

Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud as the new chief of the Somali National Army. Read more »