March 11
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Base, Kill 3 Militants
The SNA forces with the help of the United States military have carried out a joint operation against the Al-Shabaab group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
March 10
Somalia: Somali PM Inaugurates Newly-Built Main Road in Mogadishu
The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula
The commander of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula, who gave an interview to the government TV, said that the Ethiopian military is in control of 60% of Somalia,… Read more »
Somalia: Official, Witnesses - Explosives Likely Started Mogadishu Market Fire
Explosives likely caused a huge fire that gutted a section of Mogadishu's biggest market, Bakara, on Sunday, an official and witnesses in the Somali capital said. Read more »
March 08
Somalia: Degrading Al-Shabaab Is Our Top Priority in 2024, Says Somali President
The President of Somalia the priority of his government is to fight and eliminate the Al-Shabaab and restore law and order in the entire country before his 4-year tenure ends in… Read more »
Somalia: UN Calls for Greater Effort in Ensuring Women's Inclusion in Somali Politics
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the United Nations today called on the Somali authorities to invest greater effort in ensuring women's inclusion in politics and… Read more »
March 07
Somalia: Somali Military Continues Gains in the War Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab extremist militants. Read more »
March 05
Kenya: Kenya Makes Attempts to Ease Ethiopia, Somalia Tensions
Kenya's President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. Read more »
March 03
Somalia: Two Ex-Presidents Hold Meeting On Issues Regarding Constitutional Changes
The former presidents of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, held a special meeting last night in Mogadishu regarding constitutional issues. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 30 Al-Shabaab Members in Jubaland State
An hours-long operation that was carried out jointly by Somali and regional forces in areas of the Lower Jubba region targeted Al-Shabaab's main bases. Read more »
March 02
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Refutes Report of Suspending Flights to Avoid Somali Airspace
Ethiopian Airlines on Friday evening denied media reports claiming that it would reroute flights to avoid Somali airspace, which had previously been utilized for flights en route… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Says Will Never Accept Ethiopia's 'Attempt' to Annex Territory
Somalia would never accept an attempt to annex a part of its territory, the country's acting minister for foreign affairs and international cooperation said on Friday, commenting… Read more »
March 01
Somalia: Somalia President Arrives in Turkey for Forum
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh has arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Read more »
Somalia: Farmajo Expected to Be Back Home After Long Absence
The former president of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo is expected to return to the country on Friday. Read more »
February 29
Somalia: Somalia Is Now in a State of Climate Emergency, Says President
In an address at the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, stressed the existential threat of climate change and the need for immediate global action. Read more »
February 27
Somalia: AU Appoints New Deputy Head of Somalia Mission
The newly appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia, Mr. Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam , on Sunday, February… Read more »
Africa: Somali Army Chief Meets AU Military Officials On War Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali Army chief, Ibrahim Sheikh, met with AU military officials to discuss ways to speed up the ongoing all-out war on Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
February 23
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council
Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations… Read more »
February 22
Somalia: School Teacher Stabbed to Death in Mogadishu Buried After a Week
After one week, today, the late Abdirahman Maclow Abikar, who was a school teacher, was killed a week ago in the school where he was a teacher. Read more »
February 21
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Sentences 41 Al-Shabab Militants, Including Leader to Prison Terms
The Ethiopian government on Monday announced that 41 members of Al-Shabab fighters including a military leader were sentenced to jail terms. The leader is sentenced to life in… Read more »
February 18
Somalia: Somaliland Announces It Will Implement Sea MOU With Ethiopia
Somaliland said that an official agreement was recently signed with Ethiopia and a committee of experts was appointed to complete it. Read more »
February 19
Somalia: An Israeli Plane Escaped Hijacking Over Somalia
Hostile elements" attempted to take over the communication network of an El Al plane flying from Phuket to Ben-Gurion Airport on Saturday night and divert it from its destination,… Read more »
February 15
Somalia: Festu Delegation Meets With Parliamentary Committee On Social Services Developments
Four senior leaders of the Federation of Somali Trade Union led by General-Secretary Omar Faruk Osman has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Social Services… Read more »
February 14
Somalia: House Speaker Offers Condolences to UAE After Soldiers Killed in Somalia
The speaker of the Lower House chamber of the parliament Sheikh Aden Madobe offered his condolences to the UAE for the loss of its troops. Read more »
February 10
Somalia: At Least 27 Militants Killed in Army Attack On Al-Shabaab Base
The Somali National Army's elite Danab Commando launched a targeted operation against an Al-Shabaab stronghold in Lower Jubba, west of Kismayo on Saturday, according to the… Read more »