Somalia: Defense Minister Warns Ethiopia - Somalia Will Defend Its Sovereignty

Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has affirmed that Somalia will not be intimidated by recent threats from Ethiopia, stressing that the Somali government is… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility for Explosive Ambush On Govt Forces

A powerful explosion has claimed lives and caused multiple injuries in a targeted attack on government forces in Shalanbood, located in the restive Lower Shabelle region of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills Over 50 Al-Shabaab Militants in Operations

The Somali National Army (SNA), supported by international partners, has successfully eliminated more than 50 Al-Shabaab militants in central Somalia, according to a statement by… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Envoy Expresses Concern Over Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions

The Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, James Swan, has raised alarm over escalating tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia following a controversial… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Opens National Consultative Council Meeting

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially inaugurated the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting on Wednesday in Mogadishu, aiming to address pressing political and… Read more »

Somalia: Banadir Court Sentences Al-Shabaab Funders - $12.6 Million Scheme Exposed

The Banadir regional court has sentenced four individuals linked to financing Al-Shabaab, revealing a significant funding operation. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Minister Warns of Growing Al-Shabaab and Houthi Alliance Threat

Somaliland's Minister of Internal Affairs, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, has urged the Somali government to address the escalating alliance between al-Shabaab militants and Houthi fighters… Read more »

Somalia: 4 Injured As Military Chopper Crashes Near Afgoye

Four foreign nationals were on Thursday evening injured when a military helicopter crashed near the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base in Arbiska, Afgooye… Read more »

Somalia: Over a Dozen Al-Shabab Militants, Including Foreign Fighters Killed in Bay Region Clash

At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including several foreign fighters, were killed during a clash in the Qansah Dhere district, Somalia's Bay region according to military officials.… Read more »

Somalia: Arab League Ministers Unite to Defend Somalia's Sovereignty Against External Threats

Foreign ministers from across the Arab world have reaffirmed their commitment to defending Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity during the 3rd Arab Ministerial Working… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Security Force Closes Bosaso Airport, Escalates Puntland Clash

The Puntland Security Force (PSF), an elite unit tasked with safeguarding Puntland's security, has taken a dramatic step by issuing an ultimatum to close Bosaso Airport. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Deepen Security Partnership With Focus On Counter-Terrorism

Somalia and the United States have agreed to enhance their strategic partnership. Read more »

Somalia: Supreme Court of Armed Forces Upholds Death Sentence for NISA Officer in Fatal Mogadishu Shooting

The Supreme Court of the Armed Forces has upheld the death sentence against National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) officer Mahad Ali Abdi for the killing of Abdirahman… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Delivers Arms to Somalia After Security Pact, Sources Confirm

Egypt has delivered its first military aid to Somalia in over four decades, as confirmed by three diplomatic and Somali government sources. This move, which took place on Tuesday,… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Seizes Suicide Drones, Arrests Seven Suspects in Major Security Operation

GAROWE, Puntland -- Puntland security forces have seized a cache of sophisticated "suicide" drones, marking the first instance of such weaponry being uncovered in Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Appoints Gen. Gafow As Adviser On Armed Forces in Renewed Push Against Al-Shabaab

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed General Abdullahi Gafow Mohamud as his new adviser on the armed forces. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Stoking Regional Conflict to Distract From Domestic Issues

Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has sharply criticized Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accusing him of attempting to ignite conflict in the… Read more »

Somalia: Deadly Car Bomb Kills Five Near Mogadishu

A devastating car bomb explosion rocked the Garasbaley district of Mogadishu on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least five government soldiers and injuring several others,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Seeks New Recruits for Exclusive Overseas Training

The Federal Government of Somalia launched a recruitment drive, seeking new recruits to join the national armed forces. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Liberate Ten Villages in Gedo Operation

Gedo, Somalia -- The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with the Jubbaland Dervishes forces, has successfully liberated ten small villages along the strategic road between… Read more »

Somalia: UN Urges Protection for Civilians & Humanitarian Workers Amidst Ongoing Somali Conflict

On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations issued a powerful call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers caught in the crossfire of the Somali conflict,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Unveils an Strategic African Union Mission to Combat Al-Shabaab

The Federal Government of Somalia, with the ongoing support of the international community, has been engaged in a 17-year-long fight against Al-Shabaab, one of the most powerful… Read more »

Somalia: African Union Approves New Force to Secure Somalia After Atmis Withdrawal

The African Union (AU) has approved the deployment of a newly configured force to take over security operations in the country when the current AU mission's mandate lapses at the… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt to Deploy Troops to Somalia Amid Tensions With Ethiopia

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has approved a request by Egypt to deploy troops to the newly endorsed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia… Read more »

Somalia: Prime Minister Announces Swift Action After Tragic Beachview Restaurant Attack in Mogadishu

In a decisive response to the devastating Friday night attack at Beachview Restaurant in Mogadishu, Prime Minister Hamze Barre has declared immediate action, including the arrest… Read more »