Somalia: Somali National Shot Dead in Cape Town Store, South Africa

A Somali national was shot and killed in Cape Town, South Africa, in what community members say is the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting Somali-owned businesses in the… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Forces Score Major Gains Against ISIS in Northeast Somalia

Puntland forces have achieved significant victories against ISIS militants in recent months, killing numerous fighters and recapturing key territories in the northeastern region of… Read more »

Somalia: Rough Seas Off Somalia's Coast Kill One, Injure Others As Summer Storms Wreak Havoc

Strong winds and seasonal summer rains have triggered a series of maritime incidents along Somalia's coastline in recent days, disrupting recreational activities and posing deadly… Read more »

Somalia: Local Fighters in Central Somalia Protest Lack of Government Support in Anti-Shabaab Operations

Community fighters in the central Somali town of Xarardhere, in the Mudug region, have voiced strong frustration over what they describe as years of neglect and broken promises by… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Urged to Reconcile With Jubaland, Puntland

A prominent Somali political analyst has urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to seek peaceful reconciliation with the federal member states of Jubaland and Puntland amid a… Read more »

Somalia: Las Anod Prepares for Landmark Regional Presidential Election

The city of Las Anod, capital of Somalia's Sool region, is set to host a crucial regional election on Thursday, August 28, marking a significant political milestone for the… Read more »

Somalia: ISIS Claims Three Attacks Killing 47 Puntland Security Force Soldiers

The Islamic State (ISIS) Somalia faction has claimed responsibility for three attacks against the Puntland Security Force (PSF) between July 16 and August 22, resulting in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Executes Two Al-Shabaab Members Convicted of Deadly Attacks

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Aug 25, 2025 - Somali military authorities on Monday executed two members of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group who were convicted of carrying out deadly… Read more »

Somalia: Army, Elders Discuss Security Boost in Ceeldheer District

Somali National Army (SNA) commanders held a high-level meeting with traditional elders and local community representatives in Ceeldheer district to discuss efforts to strengthen… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Warns of Daesh/ISIS, Al-Qaeda Expansion, Commends Partners in Iraq, Syria, Somalia

The US Embassy in Baghdad said Saturday that Washington remains deeply concerned about the continued operations and territorial expansions of the Daesh/ISIS and al-Qaeda terror… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Praises Cabinet for Transparency During Accountability Program

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday praised the country's Council of Ministers for demonstrating transparency and openness during a week-long government… Read more »

Somalia: Concerns Grow Over Somalia's Electoral Roadmap As Opposition Questions Govt's Transparency

Tensions are rising in Somalia as opposition leaders and civil society groups voice growing concern over the government's commitment to holding a long-promised one-person, one-vote… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS Positions As Puntland Forces Face Fierce Resistance

The United States conducted a series of overnight airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) hideouts in Somalia's Baallade Valley, amid an ongoing offensive by Puntland regional forces… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Inspects Military Command, Airport Project in Central Town

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who also serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, paid a working visit on Thursday to the headquarters of the Somali National… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Says Opposition Divided Over Electoral System

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said the country's opposition lacks unity in its stance against the government's planned electoral reforms, which aim to implement a… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Mortar Attack Targets Somali Army Base Near Mogadishu

Several mortar rounds were fired overnight at the Hiilweyne military base, located between the Somali capital Mogadishu and the town of Balcad, security and local sources said… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Faces Mounting Criticism As Its 4-Year Term Nears End

Somalia's federal government, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is facing growing accusations of rights violations, forced evictions, and misuse of state power, as his… Read more »

South Africa: Two Somali Nationals Injured in Armed Robbery in South Africa's Rustenburg

Two Somali nationals were injured in an armed robbery late Monday in the town of Rustenburg, located in South Africa's North West province, local community leaders said. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information On ISIS-Somalia Financial Network

The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million and the possibility of resettlement for anyone who provides key information on the financial operations of… Read more »

Somalia: North East State Election Committee Unveils Parliamentary Leadership Election Rules

The election committee for the new North East regional parliament on Tuesday unveiled the rules for electing parliamentary leaders, including the speaker and deputies. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Visits Galmudug State to Boost Anti-Al-Shabaab Campaign

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Dhusamareb, the capital of the Galmudug regional state, on Tuesday as part of a high-level delegation that includes federal… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Lawmaker Accuses President Hassan Sheikh of Political Failure, Violating Rule of Law

A Somali lawmaker has launched a scathing attack on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of violating the constitution, undermining national unity, and engaging in what he… Read more »

Somalia: Over 100 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Danab-Led Operation in Awdheegle

Somalia's elite Danab commandos, backed by international partners, killed more than 100 al-Shabaab militants in a planned military operation in the Awdheegle area of the Lower… Read more »

Somalia: SNA Launches New Offensive to Retake Towns From Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) announced a new military offensive aimed at retaking several towns and villages in the Middle Shabelle region that were recently captured by… Read more »

Somalia: NISA Chief in Gedo Orders Troops to Protect Civilians Amid Rising Tensions

The head of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in the Gedo region, Abdirashid Janan, has issued strict orders to local security forces, urging them to… Read more »