February 21, 2023
Somalia: Security Forces End Al-Shabaab Siege in Mogadishu
Somali security forces managed to finalise an Al-Shabaab siege at a house in the capital, Mogadishu on Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali FM Rejects Claims His Car Fell Into Al-Shabaab
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Jama denied reports that vehicles owned by the Ministry fell into the Al-Shabaab hands. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Hit By Bomb and Gun Attack
Gunmen launch a complex assault in Mogadishu amidst tight security measures by the police in an effort to avert terror attacks in the capital. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Somalia: Somali Military Court Executes Two Soldiers for Civilian Killing
The Somali military court announced on Saturday the execution of two government soldiers convicted of civilian shooting on 10th January 2023. Read more »
Africa: Somali President Touches Down in Ethiopia for AU Summit
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Addis Ababa, where he is participating in the 36th session of the African Union [AU]. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tens of Thousands Arrive in Ethiopia, Fleeing Recent Clashes in Somalia
More than 60,000 Somalis, mainly women and children, have fled to Ethiopia's Somali region in the past few weeks to escape clashes and insecurity in the city of Laascaanood, in… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Somalia: Army Kills Over 200 Militants, Govt Says
The government of Somalia has announced that more than 200 Al-Shabaab were killed in a battle that took in Iji area of Hiran region. Read more »
February 12, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 9 Al-Shabaab Militants in Fresh Operation
At least 9 Al-Shabaab members were killed on Sunday during an operation by Somali troops in the Middle Shabelle region, a senior army commander said. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Military Kills 12 Al-Shabaab Militants in New Airstrike
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense… Read more »
February 11, 2023
Somalia: Mogadishu Hit By an Explosion Amidst Tight Security
A police officer said an explosion rocked Mogadishu on Saturday evening as government beefs up security. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Somalia: Las Anod Fighting Enters 4th Day With Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 80
The fighting between the Somaliland forces and local residents has continued for the fourth day in Las Anod, the capital of Sool region, witnesses said. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Somalia: A Member of Jubaland Parliament Shot Dead in Mogadishu
Gunmen have last night shot and killed MP Isak Mohamed Hassan, known as Sandheere as he left a mosque in Mogadishu after the evening prayer. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Somalia: Fighting and Shelling Continue for the Second Day in Las Anod
Fighting is raging on in the northern city of Las Anod between Somaliland troops and armed residents who want to be out of under Hargeisa control. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Expresses Solidarity With Lasanod People
The Federal Government of Somalia has announced its position on the situation in the city of Lasanod, the capital of Sool region amid an escalation of war. Read more »
Somalia: President Calls for an Immediate End to Fighting in Somaliland
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has called for an immediate end to the fighting in the city of Lasanood in the Sool region. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Somalia: Battle Erupts in Lasanod Amid Calls for Peace
A gunfight erupted in LasAnod City on Monday amid growing calls for dialogue and peaceful solution. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Somalia: Airstrike Foils Al-Shabaab Car Bombs in Central Somalia
A suspected US airstrike destroyed a would-be suicide car bomb in central Somalia on Friday, an official said. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Suspends Flights for Crucial Anti-Al-Shabab Forum
Somalia has suspended all flights both local and international to and from Mogadishu on Tuesday. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Somalia: Djibouti Defense Minister Arrives in Somalia
The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, today welcomed his Djibouti counterpart Hassan Omar Mohamed in Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: The Wife of Isis Leader in Somalia Sentenced to Military Prison
The Somali government announced today that the wife of the leader of Daesh in Somalia, Abdulkadir Mu'min, was sentenced to military prison. Read more »
Somalia: Bomb Hits Police Station in Mogadishu
Unknown assailants tossed a grenade bomb at a police station in Somali capital, Mogadishu on Sunday night, witnesses said. Read more »
Somalia: Russian Helicopter Shot At in Somalia
A helicopter of Russia's UTair airline participating in the UN humanitarian mission has been shelled at a Mogadishu airport. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Somalia: Airstrike Targets Militants in Puntland
An airstrike was reported in the Somalia's northeastern Puntland state targeting ISIS militants. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Mortars Rain Down On Beledweyne
A resident says several mortar shells rained down on the central town of Beledweyne, Hiran regional capital on Wednesday night. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fires Mortars Towards Mahas Town, Central Somalia
Al-Shabaab has fired several mortar rounds towards a government-controlled town in central Somalia as SNA and locals continue to make gains in the current war. Read more »