October 02, 2023
Somalia: Abandoned Boat With Somalis' Belongings Found On Israeli Shore
An abandoned boat containing the personal belongings and documentation of three Somalian citizens, but no people, washed up on Israel's Mediterranean shore early Sunday morning,… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Somalia: Fighter Jets Bomb Al-Shabaab Camp As Ground Offensive Intensifies
Suspected US drones bombed an Al-Shabaab-controlled small town in central Somalia as SNA stepped up ground military operation in Galmudug state. Read more »
Somalia: Army Carry Out Major Anti-Al-Shabaab Operation in Bakool
The Somali army along with Southwest regional troops launched a joint military operation against Al-Shabaab in the Bakool region near Ethiopia's border. Read more »
Somalia: New Swedish Ambassador Presents His Credentials to Somali FM
Sweden's ambassador to Somalia Joachim Waern handed over his credentials to the minister of foreign affairs Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) in Mogadishu. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Africa: AU Blocked Somalia Request for 3-Month Delay in Atmis Drawdown - Sources
The African Union has blocked the request of the Somali government to the Security Council on the 19th of this month to delay the drawdown of ATMIS troops for 3 months. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Order Ex-Defense Minister to Dolow in 24 Hours
Ex-defence minister Colonel Barre Adan Shire Barre Hiralle, who is based in the Gedo region, said that Ethiopian troops threatened him to leave Dolow town. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Somalia: Prime Minister Delivers Speech to Somali Community in Minnesota
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre paid a visit to Minnesota on Sunday, to address crowds of Somali-Americans from all walks of life. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Health Addresses UN General Assembly On Global TB Fight
Dr. Ali Haji Aden, the Federal Government of Somalia's esteemed Minister of Health and Social Welfare, took center stage on the fringes of the 78th United Nations General Assembly,… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Meets With U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Djibouti
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh held a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Djibouti on Sunday as his country relies on American support. Read more »
Somalia: Wounded Victims of Beledweyne Truck Bomb Attack Airlifted to Mogadishu
At least 16 of the most severely wounded people from Saturday's truck bomb attack in Beledweyne city have been airlifted to Mogadishu for treatment, senior officials said. Read more »
Somalia: PM Calls for UNSC Arms Embargo Removal in His Address to UNGA78
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre delivered a powerful speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, highlighting the government's progress on security, counterterrorism efforts,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Liberated Over 45 Percent of Al-Shabaab-Controlled Areas in Under a Year - PM
NEW YORK: Somalia has managed in under a year to liberate more than 45 percent of the areas formerly held by the terrorist Al-Shabab group, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said on… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Somalia: PM Meets With the President of Comoros
During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Somali Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre engaged in constructive discussions with President H.E. Azali… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Agree to Boost Bilateral Relations
On the periphery of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session held in New York, a significant diplomatic interaction occurred between H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Bans Resale of Aid After Alleged Theft of EU Funds Through WFP
Somalia banned the trading of humanitarian aid stuff in a black market following the suspension of EU funds through the UN Food Agency [WFP] over theft. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and Somali Senates to Deepen Ties, Collaboration
Kenyan and Somali Senates will deepen their collaboration in a bid to enhance the capacity of Members and staff to discharge their constitutional mandates and serve their citizens… Read more »
Ethiopia: 462 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Failed Attack - Ethiopia's Military
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced Wednesday it has killed around 462 Al-Shabaab fighters after a failed attack by the militant group. Read more »
September 16, 2023
Somalia: Officials Wounded in Al-Shabaab Attack Airlifted Abroad
The officials who were wounded in the Al-Shabaab attack in the Mudug region's Las Gacmey district are reported to be airlifted to abroad for medical treatment. Read more »
September 17, 2023
East Africa: Al-Shabaab Ambushes Ethiopian Military Convoys in Somalia
Heavy fighting broke out in the Bakool region between Ethiopian troops and al-Shabaab fighters, who ambushed a military convoy on Sunday morning. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Reports Huge Victory Over Al-Shabaab Offensives
Somalia's Minister of Information, Daud Aweys spoke about the country's efforts to liberate Al-Shabaab from Galmudug and Hirshabelle regional states. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Somalia: Chinese Embassy Marks 74th Founding Anniversary of PRC
The Chinese Embassy in Somalia hosted a reception on Thursday to mark the upcoming 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Read more »
September 13, 2023
Somalia: NISA Reveals Names and Photos of Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in Somalia
NISA has released the names and photos of Al-Shabaab leaders who were killed in the latest operations by SNA soldiers with the support of foreign forces. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Somalia: Landmine Blast Kills Regional MP and City Councillor
A member of the Galmudug State assembly and a city councilor were killed in an explosion in central Somalia on Monday morning amid an SNA military operation against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: AU Delegation Pays Week-Long Visit to Somalia Ahead of Troop Drawdown
The African Union dispatches a high-level team to the Somali capital, Mogadishu as ATMIS is expected to pull 3,000 soldiers out of the country, the second phase of the troop… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base - Casualties Reported
Al-Shabaab launched a heavy attack this morning in Awdheegle district in the Lower Shabelle region, as local residents said they woke up to the sound of gunshots and explosions. Read more »