Somalia: Ex-President Farmaajo Commends Puntland Security Forces for Successful Operations Against Al-Shabaab

The former President of Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has Commended the Puntland Security Forces for Successful Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Bari… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Intelligence Security Chief in Beledweyne to Address Soldier Killings in Elbaraf

The Director-General of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, has on Wednesday arrived in Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiiraan… Read more »

Burundi: Burundi Withdraws From the New Peacekeeping Keeping Mission in Somalia

The government of Burundi says it has completely withdrawn from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), citing a significant dispute over the number of troops allocated to… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Chief Visits Edheere Town to Bolster War Against Al-Shabaab

The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Odowa Yusuf Rage, has on Tuesday visited the Somali National Army troops and the localfighters in Edheere town of the… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Interior Visits Galmudug State to Spearhead Reconciliation and Stabilization Efforts

Somalia's Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation Ali Yusuf Ali Hoosh on Tuesday led a government delegation comprising of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Internal Security Holds Meeting With Garbarhey Youth to Discuss Direct Elections

A high level delegation led by the Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, accompanied by the State Minister for the… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Internal Security Inspects Military Training in Garbaharey

The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, accompanied by the Minister of State for Climate Change, Mr. Ahmed… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Tanzania to Partner in the War Against Al-Shabaab

The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, held an important meeting at the NISA headquarters with his counterpart, the Director… Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Internal Security Visits Garbaharey, Gedo Region to Expedite Offensive Against Al-Shabaab

The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, and his delegation has on Thursday arrived in Garbaharey town, Gedo… Read more »

Somalia: Sodma and Somali National Refugee Agency Commit to Address Refugee Plights and Advocacy Efforts

The Commissioner of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency ( SODMA) on Wednesday visited the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs Headquarters located in the capital… Read more »

Somalia: Rising Floodwaters From Shabelle River Displace Villages Near Beledweyne

Floodwaters from the Shabelle River have inundated multiple areas north of Beledweyne over the past two days, sparking fears of widespread devastation across the Hiiran and Middle… Read more »

Somalia: Over 427,000 Displaced in Somalia Amid Conflict & Climate Shocks

More than 427,000 people have been forced to flee their homes within Somalia during the first 10 months of 2024, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) revealed on Tuesday,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Armed Forces Take Over Burgavo Forward Operating Base From ATMIS

In a significant step towards strengthening Somali-led security operations, the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) have officially assumed control of the Burgavo Forward Operating… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabab Militants Kill Two Southwest State Soldiers in Lower Shabelle Ambush.

Two soldiers from Somalia's Southwest State were ambushed and killed by al-Shabab militants on Tuesday while travelling by motorcycle between Wanlaweyn and Afgoye districts in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Reappoints Gen Odawaa As Army Chief Amid Push Against Al-Shabaab

The Somali Council of Ministers has reappointed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as Commander of the Somali Armed Forces, replacing General Ibrahim Muhyiddin, during an emergency meeting… Read more »

Somalia: Turkish-Made Drone Crashes in Al-Shabaab-Controlled Farsooley, Somalia

A Turkish-made drone armed with missiles reportedly crashed on Tuesday in the Al-Shabaab-controlled village of Farsooley, located in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, local sources… Read more »

Somalia: EU Delivers Military Aid to Boost Somalia's Fight Against Insurgency

The European Union (EU) handed over a fleet of military vehicles and equipment to the Somali government on Tuesday, at the General Dhagabadan Training Camp in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: 27 Al-Shabab Militants Killed in Middle Shabelle Region

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced the killing of 27 al-Shabab militants during a 12-hour military operation in the Yaaqle area of Middle… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Military Court Sentences Three Men for Alleged Collaboration With Al-Shabaab

Somalia's military court has sentenced three men to prison for collaborating with the Al-Shabaab militant group. Abdi Abdulle Omar and Mohamed Mohamud Abdi received eight-year… Read more »

Kenya: President Mohamud & His Kenyan Counterpart Discuss Regional Security in Nairobi.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, currently on a diplomatic visit to Kenya, held a high-level meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi. Read more »

Africa: Three Somali Migrants Tortured to Death By Human Traffickers in Libya, Activist Reveals

At least three Somali migrants tragically lost their lives in September and October while being held in warehouses and homes operated by human traffickers in Libya, according to… Read more »

Somalia: Security Forces Arrest Key Al-Shabaab Operatives in Mogadishu Crackdown

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has successfully apprehended three Al-Shabaab militants linked to recent incidents of insecurity in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Fresh Clashes Erupt in Gedo's Luuq Town

Fresh fighting erupted early Sunday in the town of Luuq, Gedo region, leading to widespread panic as residents fled for their lives amid heavy gunfire. Read more »

Somalia: UK Pledges £7.5m Boost to ATMIS, Total Support Reaches £77m

The United Kingdom has announced an additional £7.5 million in funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), increasing its total contribution… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Bans Drones Near Mogadishu Airport Amid Al-Shabaab Threats

The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has enacted a significant ban on using drones within a five-nautical-mile radius of Aden Abdulle Airport in Mogadishu, effective immediately. Read more »