Somalia: Somali National Army Thwarts Landmine Threat in Galgaduud

The Somali National Army (SNA) successfully thwarted landmines planted by Al-Shabaab in the Galgaduud region, central Somalia. These operations, aimed at countering Al-Shabaab's… Read more »

Somalia: Deadly Mortar Attack Kills 10 Civilians in Lower Shabelle Village

Several mortar shells struck Balow village in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia on Wednesday, resulting in significant civilian casualties. Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Meets Trainees of Revitalized Somali Army

Asmara, Eritrea - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded a high-profile visit to Eritrea on Wednesday, where he met with Somali Air Force trainees at a military academy… Read more »

Somalia: Isis Leader Abdulqadir Mumin Still Operational in Somalia

The leader of ISIS in Somalia, Abdulqadir Mumin, has been confirmed alive after surviving a U.S. airstrike targeting him on May 31, 2024. Read more »

Somalia: Jubbaland Authorities Warn of Crackdown As Deadly Clan Clashes Erupt in Gedo Region

In a bid to restore order and prevent further bloodshed, the Jubbaland administration has issued a stern warning to those involved in the ongoing conflict between two clan militias… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Recapture 20 Vehicles Held for Ransom By Al-Shabaab

The Somali government's security forces have recaptured 20 vehicles that were being held for ransom by the militant group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: EU Naval Warship Boosts Counter-Piracy Operations in Somalia's Puntland

The EU naval warship ESPS Numancia F-83, operating as part of the EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, has arrived in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland State, to strengthen counter-piracy… Read more »

Somalia: Historic Moment As 12th Graders Take National Exams in Liberated Towns

After decades of being outside the reach of the Somali government, 12th grade students in three major towns in Galgadud, Mudug and Sool regions joined the rest of the nation in… Read more »

Somalia: Atmis Hands Over Key Somali Military Base to National Forces Amid Drawdown

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has officially transferred the control of the strategic Abdall Birolle Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National… Read more »

Somalia: Shabaab Strikes Djiboutian and Somali Troops As African Union Forces Withdraw

The al-Qaeda-affiliated group Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing targeting Djiboutian and Somali troops at a military base in central Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Turkey Brokers Hlgh-Stakes Talks to Ease Somalla-Ethlopla Marltlme Dlspute

In a high-stakes diplomatic intervention, Turkey has brought the foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia together in Ankara to try and mediate an ongoing dispute over a… Read more »

Somalia: Is There Any Life After Explosions?

Whenever there's a big attack in Somalia, journalists, like the security forces and paramedics, rush to the scene to report the story. When the attack is huge, like the truck… Read more »

Somalia: ATMIS Police Commissioner CP Hillary Sao Kanu Met With Nigeria & Uganda Formed Police Unit

On Sunday, ATMIS Police Commissioner CP Hillary Sao Kanu met with Nigeria & Uganda Formed Police Unit (FPU) officers. Read more »

Somalia: Hirshabelle State President Visits Atmis Burundi Troops Commander to Discuss Troops Drawdown and War Against Al-Shabaab

Somalia's Hirshabelle State President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Gudlaawe on Tuesday visited the ATMIS Burundi Contingent Commander Col. Oscar Hatungimana at Sector 5 headquarters in… Read more »

Somalia: President Mohamud Receives the Acting UN Special Envoy to Discuss Bolstering Humanitarian and Security Cooperation

Somalia Federal Government President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has on Tuesday received the new Acting UN Special Representative Ambassador James Swan. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Donates Military Vehicles to Enhance Security Operations in Somalia

The United States government has provided a fleet of military vehicles and ambulances to the Somali National Army, further strengthening its ongoing campaign against the Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Kenya Draft Historic Defence Agreement

The Somali Cabinet convened a high-level meeting to review a draft defence agreement between Somalia and its neighbouring country, Kenya. Read more »

Somalia: NCC Meeting Begins in Mogadishu

The National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting today began at Villa Somalia, the Presidential Palace in the capital Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Ministry of Planning Convenes Workshop for Effective Action Plan for IDPs in Kismayo Town

The Poverty Reduction and Durable Solutions of Somalia's Ministry of Planning Investment and Economic Development , in coordination with Jubbaland's ministry of Planning kicked off… Read more »

Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu

These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »

Somalia: Crisis in Beledweyne - Severe Floods Trigger Mass Displacement

The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy… Read more »