August 11
Somalia: Fire Engulfs Main Market in Jowhar, Raising Alarm Over Fire Safety and Preparedness
A catastrophic fire erupted early Saturday morning at the main market in Jowhar, the capital of the Middle Shabelle region, sending plumes of thick smoke and flames high into the… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Re-Captures Escaped Death Row Convict - Manhunt Ongoing for Three More
Security forces in Puntland State successfully re-arrested Barkhad Awil Hirsi, a high-profile fugitive who was among a group of death row convicts that had escaped from Galkayo… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Officials Arrive in Türkiye for Mediation Talks With Ethiopia Amid Regional Tensions
Somali officials landed in Türkiye on Sunday, poised to engage in high-stakes negotiations aimed at de-escalating a significant diplomatic conflict that has heightened… Read more »
August 09
Somalia: Somalia Unveils an Strategic African Union Mission to Combat Al-Shabaab
The Federal Government of Somalia, with the ongoing support of the international community, has been engaged in a 17-year-long fight against Al-Shabaab, one of the most powerful… Read more »
August 08
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Appoints 14 New Ambassadors in Diplomatic Expansion
The Somali Cabinet has approved the appointment of 14 new diplomats to represent the country internationally, including 12 ambassadors and two consuls general. The decision, made… Read more »
Somalia: African Union Approves New Force to Secure Somalia After Atmis Withdrawal
The African Union (AU) has approved the deployment of a newly configured force to take over security operations in the country when the current AU mission's mandate lapses at the… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt to Deploy Troops to Somalia Amid Tensions With Ethiopia
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has approved a request by Egypt to deploy troops to the newly endorsed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia… Read more »
August 06
Somalia: Somalia and Türkiye Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Cooperation in Key Areas
Somalia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation across critical sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations. Read more »
August 05
Somalia: Prime Minister Announces Swift Action After Tragic Beachview Restaurant Attack in Mogadishu
In a decisive response to the devastating Friday night attack at Beachview Restaurant in Mogadishu, Prime Minister Hamze Barre has declared immediate action, including the arrest… Read more »
Somalia: Security Minister Convenes Meeting Following Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack On Liido Beach
In the aftermath of the devastating Al-Shabaab attack on Liido Beach in Mogadishu, Somali Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Osman Fartaag convened a crucial high-level security… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia - Al-Shabaab Death Row Inmates Escape From Prison
Several prisoners belonging to the Al-Shabaab group, were sentenced to death for various crimes including murders and bombings. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Erupts in Mass Protest Against Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack On Liddo Beach
Hundreds of Mogadishu residents took to the streets this morning to protest the horrific Al-Shabaab attack on Liddo Beach. The attack, which occurred at Beachview Restaurant,… Read more »
August 04
Somalia: Banadir Regional Court Sentences TikTok Influencers
The Banadir Regional Court has today sentenced nine young women who were recently detained by Somali police for their activities on social media. Read more »
August 01
Somalia: Somalia Only Sub-Saharan African Country to Carry Out Executions in 2023 Says Amnesty International
The number of executions recorded in Somalia increased more than sixfold between Read more »
Somalia: New Atmis Force Commander Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma Arrives in Mogadishu
Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma of Uganda has officially assumed the role of Force Commander for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). He arrived in Mogadishu on August 1,… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Government Increases Vigilance Against Al-Shabab Threats
The Ethiopian government, al-Shabab, Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nebiyu Tedla, Ethiopian security forces, Somali government, local militias, and clan members. Read more »
July 29
Somalia: Govt Official On Trial for Alleged Ties to Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu
The Banadir regional court has started the trial of a man named Abdinur Fooley, who was a director of one of the ministries of the South West region, for his alleged involvement… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Appoints Prominent Security Figures to Key Roles
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, including the appointment of several high-profile figures to critical positions. Read more »
Somalia: Jubbaland Forces Kill Al-Shabab Militants in Bula Haji Forest Operation
The Jubbaland administration's Dervish army, particularly the Birjeh brigade, has conducted a successful military operation in the Bula Haji Forest area. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Residents Forced From Homes in Government Land Grab
In a troubling turn of events, Somali police forces have begun demolishing civilian homes in the Bondhere district of Mogadishu, targeting land previously owned by the Ministry of… Read more »
July 25
Somalia: Somali Diaspora Conference Concludes With Calls for Greater Global Involvement
The Somali Diaspora Conference concluded on Wednesday evening in Doha with a powerful call to action for Somalis worldwide to enhance their involvement in the country's… Read more »
July 23
Somalia: Massive Blow to Al-Shabaab - 135 Militants Killed, Numerous Captured Alive in Jubaland
Three synchronized Al-Shabaab attacks early this morning in key towns of Jubaland State, Somalia, resulted in significant losses for the terrorists, according to a government… Read more »
Somalia: Residents of Garoowe, Godob Jiiraan, and Dangoroyo Vote Amidst Political Turbulence in Puntland
Residents of Garoowe, Godob Jiiraan, and Dangoroyo in Puntland's Nugaal region are heading to the polls today amidst heightened political tensions to elect their local council… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland - Voters in Three Districts Cast Ballots to Elect Council Members
Elections are being conducted in three districts of Puntland state of Somalia with voters participating in an orderly manner. However, the elections in these three districts within… Read more »
July 22
Somalia: More Than 100 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Jubbaland, Somalia
Reports are emerging from the Lower Juba region near the Kenya border, where over 100 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in clashes early Monday. Read more »