August 17, 2023
Somalia: PM Hamza Expresses Condolences After Renowned Poet Killed in Shelling
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has expressed condolences on the death of renowned poet Jama Kediye, who lost his life in Somaliland mortar shelling. Read more »
Somalia: Bihi Says Current Conflict Will Not Derail Somaliland's Spirit for Development
The leader of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi spoke about the current political crisis and conflict in his breakaway region, which failed to gain global recognition. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Assures Galmudug of the Liberation of Entire Region
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that his government will carry out a military operation to retake the last areas in Galmudug from Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somalia: Turkish-Trained Gogor Elite Forces Target Al-Shabaab Bases
In conjunction with clan militias, the national army has dislodged Al-Shabaab from swathes of central Somalia, marking a breakthrough in the 16-year war. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Somalia: Somali Special Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Bases Near Kismayo City
The specially U.S-trained forces from SNA's Danab commando brigade raided villages under Janay Abdale in the Lower Jubba region, south of Somalia. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Somalia: Central Bank Opens 1st Branch in Galmudug State
A milestone has been reached in Somalia as the central bank expands its service to Galmudug state, the first of its kind in 30 years. Read more »
Somalia: Troops Sweep Into Al-Shabaab Bases in Central Region
A planned operation by the Federal Government of Somalia troops carried out an operation in the Galhareeri district of the Galgaduud region, Thursday. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Somalia: Galmudug Seeks a Solution to Clan-Revenge Murders
Galmudug state said it is working to find a solution to the recurrent clan-revenge murders in the rural areas, which have increased in recent times. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Somalia: Kenya, Somalia Sign Agreement to Boost Flight Frequency
Kenya and Somalia on Wednesday signed a bilateral air services agreement that will see their airlines increase the frequency of travel in both countries. Read more »
Somalia: SNA Soldiers Dead in Mogadishu Bomb Explosion
Somali army vehicle drove over a landmine near Darusalam area in Mogadishu on Thursday. Read more »
East Africa: WFP Says 76.7 Mln People Food Insecure in Eastern Africa
The UN World Food Program (WFP) said that some 76.7 million people were food insecure in Eastern Africa as of early July, a decrease compared to the lean season in 2022. Read more »
Somalia: NISA Says Averted a Would-Be-Suicide Car Bomb in Mogadishu
The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] said it has averted a would-suicide car bomb at Biyaha on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Tuesday night. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Discuss Stepping up Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre received the US Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Shane Dixon at his office in Mogadishu on Tuesday, August 8. Read more »
Ethiopia: Children Killed in Somali Region in Suspected Clan Revenge
At least 5 children were killed in Qorof village under Galladi District in Dollo Region of the Somali Regional state located east of Ethiopia, reports said. Read more »
Somalia: SNA, Foreign Forces Avert Would-Be Suicide Al-Shabaab Car Bombs in Central Region
The SNA forces with the help of foreign troops carried out an operation early today in the Mukayle area under the Bulaburte district of the Hiran region. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Somalia: Somali Journalist Wins Australia/National Union of Somali Journalists'photo Prize
Somali female journalist, Nura Abdi Iman Moge, has won a Somali photojournalism prize - an initiative of the Australian High Commission in Kenya and the National Union of Somali… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Somalia: Two Killed, 10 Injured As Over 60 Terrorists Attack Civilians in Kenya
Over 60 terrorists affiliated with the al-Shabaab terror group from Somalia on Tuesday targeted civilians in Kenya's Lamu County, killing two and injuring at least 10 others. Read more »
Somalia: UN Root for More Robust Breastfeeding Awareness
Somalia and the UN agencies on Tuesday started World Breastfeeding Week, calling for all to promote and support breastfeeding awareness in every setting. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland President Insists He Will Not Extend Term Amid Tension
The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, for the first time, has spoken about claims that he is ready to extend his term by two more years. Read more »
Somalia: Lack of Aid Funding, Violence Threaten People in Need - UN
The risk of famine still lingers in Somalia among displaced people despite increased humanitarian assistance and rains bringing some relief from the devastating drought, UN… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Somalia: Institutions Get a Boost to Help Bring the Country Closer to Debt Relief
Somalia's efforts toward building strong institutions received a boost with a new $75 million grant, the second in a series of two grants that are helping the country make progress… Read more »
Somalia: Blast Wounds One in Khartoum
An explosion caused damage this morning in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu. The explosion from a landmine was targeted at a vehicle carrying soldiers of the government army that… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Somalia: President Chairs Meeting On Financial War On Al-Shabaab
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with the National Commission for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism… Read more »
Somalia: Govt Prepares Local Fighters for 2nd Phase of Anti-Al-Shabaab War
A large number of local fighters were shown in Guri'el district, Galmudug as they are prepared for the second phase of operations against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Benadir Regional Court Continues Televised Hearing of Corruption Cases
The Banadir regional court has again made a televised hearing of the case against 4 officers from Somali Immigration who were arrested for corruption. Read more »