March 17
Somalia: Indian Navy Seizes Bulgarian Ship From Somali Pirates and Rescues the Crew
Indian naval forces including special commandos seized a cargo vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates, rescuing 17 crew members, a spokesperson for the navy said on… Read more »
March 13
Somalia: Somali Pirates Threaten to Kill Bangladeshi Sailors If Ransom Isn't Paid
The Somali pirates who hijacked the ship MV Abdullah have threatened to start killing the Bangladeshi sailors held hostage unless they are paid a ransom. Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Shock As a 80-Year-Old Father Kills His Son in Somalia
A shocking murder took place last night in the Karaan district of Mogadishu after an 80-year-old father killed his son with his own hands. 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 »
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 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 04
Somalia: Nisa Says Wanted Al-Shabaab Leader Captured in Mogadishu
The Somali National Intelligence Service (NISA) has captured a leader of the Al-Shabaab group in Mogadishu after hiding from the radar for weeks. Read more »
February 01
Somalia: NISA Shuts Down Al-Shabaab-Affiliated Websites
The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has released the list of Al-Shabaab-affiliated websites that it blocked from the public domains. Read more »
January 31
Somalia: Ethiopia Is in a State of Isolation After Violated Somalia's Sovereignty - MP
Ethiopia has asked IGAD to hold an extraordinary summit on its current tension with Somalia over the recent illegal maritime MoU with Somaliland. Read more »
January 24
Somalia: Somali Parliament Endorses Resolution Paving the Wat for Constitutional Changes
The lawmakers of Somalia's Federal parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution on procedural rules for constitutional changes. Read more »
January 19
East Africa: Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions Threaten Horn of Africa Stability - Partners
The African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan. Read more »
January 09
Somalia: Appalling Torture and Illegal Detention of Journalists in Somaliland Strangles Independent Journalism
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is profoundly horrified by the continued mistreatment of journalists from MM Somali TV, who were violently raided, physically… Read more »
January 06
Somalia: Ground and Air Operation Target Al-Shabaab Base in Central Somalia
The government forces backed by local clan militia engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in the southern Mudug region, military sources and residents said. Read more »
January 01
Somalia: At Least 46 Militants Killed in Fresh Airstrike in Central Somalia
An airstrike in central Somalia killed 46 fighters people amid a stepped-up military operation against the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Police Camp in Mandera
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Friday morning attacked the National Police Service's (NPS) Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp in Mandera County. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Vows to Step Up Fight Against Terrorism in 2024
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his government will intensify the fight against al-Shabab terrorists in 2024. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Spy Agency Arrests 8, Including Ugandan Linked to Al-Shabaab
The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] said it detained eight people in connection with the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack 2nd Ship in a Month, Raising Concerns
Britain's maritime watchdog said another ship had been hijacked off the coast of Somalia on Friday, raising fears that Somali pirates are back again, around ten. years after they… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Somalia: Experts Warn That Somali Pirates May Cooperate With Yemen's Houthis
A cargo ship flying the flag of Malta and hijacked by Somali pirates is heading to Yemen, which has led to fears that the Somali pirates are collaborating with the Houthis. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Court Hands Down Jail Sentences Against Isis Militants
A top military court in Somalia on Saturday announced prison sentences against convicted ISIS operatives held for terrorism charges. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Two Somali Nationals Killed in Their Shops in Cape Town
Two Somali nationals were killed in South Africa in the latest in series of xenophobic attacks against foreigners in the country. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Somalia: Businessman Hailing From Southwest State Killed in Bosaso, Puntland
Unknown gunmen killed Ibrahim A/rahman Abdi, one of the famous businessmen in Bosaso who hails from the Southwest state of Somalia, witnesses said. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Somalia: President Chairs Meeting on Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh chaired a National Security Committee meeting focused on accelerating efforts to eradicate terrorist groups. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Somalia: Court Trials Officials Accused of Corruption and Bribery
A top court in the Somali capital started live televising corruption trials as the hearing of a case against four junior officials from the immigration department kicks off at a… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Somalia: Chief Justice Stands Tall With Journalists, Breaking the Chains of Impunity On International Day to End Crimes
Mogadishu, November 2, 2023: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and the African Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) joined hands to mark the International Day to End Impunity… Read more »