July 17
Somalia: Somali Government Reveals Details On Hamar Central Prison Attack
In a shocking revelation, Somalia's Minister of Justice, Hassan Moallim, has shed new light on the recent attack at Hamar Central Prison. Read more »
July 15
Somalia: Somali Central Prison Chief Suspended After Jailbreak Attempt
Brigadier General Dahir Abdulle Rageh, the chief of Somalia's central prison, has been suspended from his position. The suspension comes in the wake of a daring jailbreak attempt… Read more »
July 14
Somalia: Car Bomb Claims Lives of People Watching Euro 2024 Match At a Coffee Shop in Somalia's Capital
In a devastating incident that has shaken the city of Mogadishu, Somalia, a car bomb exploded outside a popular tea and coffee shop, resulting in multiple fatalities. Read more »
July 11
Somalia: Tragic Landmine Incident Claims Lives of Children in Somalia
In a devastating incident that highlights the ongoing dangers of unexploded ordnance in Somalia, a landmine exploded among a group of children in the Heraale area of the Galgaduud… Read more »
July 08
Somalia: Mogadishu Officials Discuss Capital Security and Commend Security Forces
In a meeting aimed at enhancing the security of the capital, Mogadishu, the Somali Police Commissioner, Brig. General Sulub Ahmed Firin, joined forces with the Governor of Banadir,… Read more »
June 25
Somalia: Man Arrested in Somali Capital for Alleged Murder of Mother, Nephew
In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the city, Mohamed Hassan Ali Dhiblawe, a young man, has been apprehended by authorities in the Deniile district of Mogadishu… Read more »
June 23
Somalia: Revenge Killings Strike Again in Central Somalia - Quran Teacher and Wife Murdered
In yet another tragic episode of clan-related violence, a Quran teacher and his wife were brutally killed on Saturday night in Gorfaale village, located in the central Galgadud… Read more »
June 19
Somalia: Islamic State in Somalia Poses a Growing Threat, U.S. Officials Say
The U.S. is intensifying its counterterrorism efforts in Somalia due to a rising threat from ISIS-Somalia, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State (ISIS). Read more »
June 06
Somalia: Somali Military Court Executes Three Men for Murder of Two Brothers
In a significant move aimed at curbing the rising incidents of revenge killings in central Somalia, a military court in Galmudug State executed three men in a public square in… Read more »
May 31
Somalia: Somalia Executions Surge in 2023, Amnesty Report Reveals
In 2023, Somalia experienced a significant increase in executions, with at least 38 individuals put to death, according to a recent report by Amnesty International. Read more »
May 23
Somalia: MP Fatally Shot In 'Assassination' Attempt in Mogadishu
In a tragic incident on Wednesday night, Ibrahim Abdi Abdirahman, a Member of Parliament for the South West Regional State of Somalia, was fatally shot in a targeted assassination.… Read more »
May 13
Somalia: Grenade Attacks Target Southwest State Officials in Baidoa
In a shocking turn of events on Sunday night, two residential homes in Baidoa, the interim administrative capital of the Southwest state, were attacked by unknown assailants. Read more »
May 10
Libya: Somali Migrants Held Captive in Libya Rescued
At least 107 migrants, including women and children, have been released from a town in southeastern Libya, according to a spokesman for the Libyan army. Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited
In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are… Read more »
April 17
Somalia: Nusoj Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Detained By Nisa in Brazen Assault On Press Freedom
17 April 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) vehemently condemns the arbitrary arrest and overnight detention of independent journalist Hussein Abdulle Mohamed… Read more »
April 04
Somalia: 9 Pirates Caught Off Somalia Coast By Navy Brought to India Placed Under Arrest By Mumbai Police
Mumbai, (PTI) The Mumbai police arrested nine pirates who were brought to India on Wednesday, days after the Navy caught them for hijacking an Iranian fishing vessel with 23… Read more »
April 02
Somalia: Somali PM Says Completion of the Constitution Is a Step Towards the Country's Progress
Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia's Prime Minister, attended a ceremony to celebrate the ratification of the four chapters of the Constitution, which were voted by both Houses of… Read more »
March 29
Somalia: Prices for Private Maritime Security Guards Shoot Up After Resurgence of Somali Pirates
Prices for private maritime security guards onboard have shot up this year, a new analysis from sister title Splash Extra shows. Read more »
March 28
Morocco: NGOs Call On Morocco to Save 6 Men Sentenced to Death in Somalia
Non-governmental organizations in Morocco have called on their government to intervene and prevent the sentencing of six Moroccans to death in Somalia. Read more »
March 26
Somalia: Puntland Expresses Worry About Amends to the Federal Constitution of Somalia
Reiterating the region's historical commitment to a federated, consensus-driven political structure, Puntland has issued a strong caution against recent proposed modifications to… Read more »
March 24
Somalia: Nisa Detains Suspects Linked to Syl Hotel Siege
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has said that it has arrested suspects in connection with the SYL Hotel in Mogadishu last week. Read more »
Somalia: Bomb-Making Materials Seized in Raid On Garissa Al-Shabaab Cell
A multi-agency security team staged an intelligence-led operation on al Shabaab base at Alango area of Garissa County and seized several materials for making Improvised Explosive… Read more »
March 19
Somalia: Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills 21 Civilians in Somalia
At least 21 civilians, among them women and children were killed on Monday night by an airstrike on their village outside Afgoye district, 30 km northwest of Mogadishu, the Somali… Read more »
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 »