Somalia: Somali Opposition Mobilises for Planned Mogadishu Protest

Somali opposition leaders stepped up preparations on Thursday for a planned mass protest in Mogadishu, amid rising political tensions over governance and the country's electoral… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Special Forces Conduct Security Operations in Middle Shabelle

Somalia's elite Danab Special Forces carried out planned security operations in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, targeting suspected hideouts and positions used by… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Commander in Lower Shabelle Operation

Somalia's national army has killed two members of the militant group Al-Shabaab, including a senior commander, during a planned military operation in the Hanti Wadaag area of the… Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali President Extends Eid Al-Adha Greetings, Warns Against Illegal Detentions

Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Wednesday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the Somali people, wishing them peace, prosperity and national unity as the country… Read more »

Somalia: Banaadir Police Chief Warns Opposition Against Actions Threatening Mogadishu Security

The police chief of Somalia's Banaadir region issued a stern warning to opposition leaders, saying security forces were closely monitoring activities deemed capable of… Read more »

Somalia: Youth Rally in Mogadishu Backs Government and Stability Amid Political Tensions

Hundreds of young people in Somalia's Banaadir region held a peaceful rally in Mogadishu on Monday evening in support of the federal government, peace and national stability, as… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Security Minister Warns Against Criticism of National Forces Amid Political Tensions

Somalia's security minister strongly rejected recent criticism from opposition figures targeting the country's security institutions, warning against what he described as attempts… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Criticizes Puntland Leader Over Planned Protests in Mogadishu

The governor of Somalia's Banadir region and mayor of Mogadishu, Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab, on Monday launched a sharp criticism of Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister Visits Key District, Urges Support for Security Efforts

A delegation led by Somalia's federal Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range, Hassan Hussein Mohamed Eelay, arrived in the district of Qansaxdheere in the southwestern Bay… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches 10-Day Police Trainers' Programme in Mogadishu With Japan Support

Somalia's Interior Security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, has launched a 10-day training programme in Mogadishu for trainers of the Somali Police Force. Read more »

Somalia: International Calls Grow for Dialogue As Somalia Faces Political Uncertainty

Somalia has entered a new political phase as tensions deepen over elections and the mandate of the federal government, prompting renewed calls from international partners for… Read more »

Somalia: Western Diplomats Renew Efforts to Break Somalia Election Deadlock

Western diplomats have stepped up mediation efforts in Somalia's capital in an attempt to resolve a deepening political impasse over the country's electoral process, amid growing… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts Near Baidoa Between Somali Govt Forces and Troops Loyal to Ex-South West Leader

Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between Somali federal government forces and fighters loyal to former South West state president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: Shabelle TV, Others Hit By Online Campaigns in Somalia

As dawn broke Sunday in Mogadishu, with opposition-led protests set in motion, Somalia's major television stations came under repeated digital attacks targeting their online… Read more »

Somalia: UAE Condemns Hijacking of Tanker Off Yemen, Says Maritime Security Threatened

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker carrying Egyptian sailors after it was seized off the coast of Yemen and forced toward Somali waters,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Opposition Plans May 16 Protest in Mogadishu Over President's Term

Somalia's opposition politicians said they will hold a major protest in the capital Mogadishu on May 16, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of attempting to extend his stay… Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Says Government Focused On Security, Democratic Transition

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said the federal government is prioritizing security, institutional rebuilding and the implementation of an inclusive democratic system, as… Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Speaks On the Situation in Mogadishu and the Platform Provided By the Government to the Opposition

Mugadisho The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, spoke on the situation in Mogadishu and the discussions that emerged from today's protests and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Launches First Direct Local Elections in South West State

Somalia on Sunday launched "one person, one vote" local elections across the South West state, marking a major shift away from the country's long-standing indirect voting system. Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Wakes Up Under Curfew As Security Forces Deploy Ahead of Planned Opposition Protest

Residents of Somalia's capital woke up under a de facto curfew on Saturday after federal government security forces were deployed across several districts of Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Arrest Two SMN Journalists in Mogadishu, Media Outlet Condemns Move

Police in Mogadishu have detained two journalists from Shabelle Media Network while they were covering reports on the displacement of civilians in the capital, the outlet and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation

Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden, Second Strike in Weeks

Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, maritime sources said Sunday, the latest in a string of attacks signaling a resurgence of piracy in one of the… Read more »

Somalia: Three Civilians Killed in Somalia Eviction Clash in Mogadishu

At least three civilians were killed on Thursday during a brief clash in the Hamar Jajab district of Somalia's capital after tensions erupted over a government-led eviction… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Prison Chief, Chinese Ambassador Discuss Prison Reform Cooperation

Somalia's Custodial Corps Commander, Major General Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Haamud, held talks in Mogadishu with China's ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, on efforts to strengthen… Read more »