Somalia: Visa Denial Triggers Attack On Somali-Dutch Woman in Mogadishu

Kaaho Maslah, 27, a Dutch woman of Somali origin, survived a brutal attack by her husband in Mogadishu after she tried leaving him. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Rejects Somalia's 'Hijacking' Claim, Invites Turkey to Join Probe Into Seized Weapons Ship

Puntland state on Wednesday hit back at accusations by Somalia's federal government, dismissing Mogadishu's claim that the seizure of a weapons-carrying vessel amounted to… Read more »

Somalia: Govt Slams Hijacking of Mogadishu-Bound Vessel, Blames Puntland for Piracy

Somali government has strongly condemned the hijacking of the SEA WORLD vessel, which was en route to Mogadishu carrying military and commercial cargo, calling the seizure a… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Seizes Foreign Vessel for Illegal Entry Into Territorial Waters Near Conflict Zone

Authorities in Somalia's Puntland state said on Sunday that a foreign vessel, MV Sea World, was seized after it was found unlawfully anchored off the coast of Bareeda for two… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Probes Al-Shabaab's Finances, Warns Public Against 'Zakat' Payments

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Monday it has launched an extensive investigation into the financial assets and fundraising networks of the… Read more »

Somalia: Pro-Government Militia Kills 11 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Central Region

Local militia forces known as Macawiisley carried out a major operation in Somalia's central Galgaduud region, killing at least 11 Al-Shabaab militants, local officials said on… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Interior Minister Hosts Traditional Leaders From Somali Region in Ethiopia

Somalia's Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, on Wednesday evening hosted a reconciliation dinner in Lasanod for a delegation of… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland State of Somalia Reaffirms Unity Amid SSC-Khatumo Autonomy Efforts

The Puntland regional government has reiterated its commitment to unity and constitutional order, amid renewed calls by the Dhulbahante clan for local self-administration following… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali Planning Minister Warns President Against Term Extension

Former Somali Minister of Planning, Abdirahman Caynte, has issued a stern warning to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud against extending his presidential term beyond the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Puntland President to Visit Ethiopia Amid Tensions With Somali Government

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni is set to travel to Ethiopia in the coming days for an official visit aimed at strengthening ties and signing a series of cooperation… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Seizes Key Areas in Hiiraan Region Amid Growing Conflict

Al-Shabaab militants have taken control of strategic areas in Somalia's Hiiraan region, including the districts of Moqokori and Tardo, both crucial battlegrounds in the ongoing… Read more »

Somalia: Residents Return Home After Al-Shabaab Driven Out of Key Areas in Lower Shabelle

Thousands of residents from the Sabid and Canoole areas in Lower Shabelle have begun returning to their homes on Monday after being displaced for nearly four months due to conflict… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Issues Arrest Warrant for Former House Speaker Joined SSC-Khaatumo

A Somali regional lawmaker, Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril Abwaan, announced his resignation from the Puntland Parliament on Sunday, declaring his support for the self-declared… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Denies Anti-State Agenda Amid Tensions With Federal Government

Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni on Saturday dismissed allegations that his administration is pursuing an agenda against the Somali federal state, amid heightened tensions… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Army Chief Accuses U.S. of Secret Talks With Al-Shabaab

Uganda's army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has accused the United States of secretly negotiating with Somalia-based jihadist group Al-Shabaab, which he described as a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Says Nation-Building Depends On Strong Institutions and Research-Led Planning

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday said that nation-building must be rooted in the strengthening of public institutions, civic awareness, and evidence-based… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister Attends WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in Geneva

Somalia's Minister of Communications and Technology, MP Mohamed Adan Macalin (Somali), officially participated in the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting currently underway in Geneva,… Read more »

Somalia: Gunmen Attack Police Station in Central Somalia After Al-Shabaab Seized Moqokori Town

Armed assailants attacked a police station in the central Somali town of Balanballe in Galgaduud region overnight, local sources reported on Tuesday, amid rising insecurity in the… Read more »

Somalia: Traditional Elders From Sanaag and Haylaan Reject Move On New Administration

Traditional elders from the Sanaag and Haylaan regions in northeastern Somalia have publicly rejected the Government of Somalia's approach to forming a new administration for the… Read more »

Somalia: Runaway Somali MP Accused of Working As Foreign Agent for Hire and Abandoning Public Office

Somali Member of Parliament Abdullahi Hashi Abib is facing intense political and public criticism following his extended absence from the country and Parliament. Accused of… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Sees Sharp Rise in Media Freedom Attacks Over Past Six Months, Says NUSOJ

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is raising urgent concern over a sharp rise in targeted actions against journalists in Somalia. In the first half of 2025 alone,… Read more »

Somalia: Egypt Vows to Block Ethiopia's Red Sea Bid After El-Sisi Talks With Hassan Sheikh

Egypt vowed to oppose Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access and pledged to accelerate military support to Somalia, deepening a security alliance amid rising regional tensions. Read more »

Somalia: Tensions Rise As Completion of Ssc-Khaatumo Administration Sparks Rift Within Puntland

The finalization of the SSC-Khaatumo regional administration remains a contentious issue in Somalia's Puntland State, as political disagreements escalate over territorial… Read more »

Somalia: High-Level Conference Expected to Kick Off in Lasanod On SSC-Khatumo Future

A major political conference is expected to take place in the coming days in the northern Somali town of Lasanod, bringing together traditional elders from the SSC-Khatumo regions… Read more »

Somalia: Tensions Rise in Sanaag Region Amid Armed Standoff in Ceelbuh

A security crisis is unfolding in the Sanaag region, particularly in the village of Ceelbuh, where armed forces from Puntland have clashed with troops loyal to the former Speaker… Read more »