October 22, 2023
Somalia: Quran Teacher and His Fellow Team Killed in Clan Revenge Attack
A Quranic teacher was among five people killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in southern Somalia in the latest shocking incident in the Horn of Africa nation. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Suspected Nabbed in Security Operation
The Turkish-trained special police [Haram'ad] conducted a security operation in the southern town of Afgoye, which lies 30 kilometers west of Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: Family of a Man Arrested By NISA in Mogadishu Said That Their Son Is Innocent
A social media post by a girl named Dahabo Haji Isse who is Kamal's cousin, claims that there are traders who use Kenyan youths to deliver illegal goods to different countries,… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Order Ex-Defense Minister to Dolow in 24 Hours
Ex-defence minister Colonel Barre Adan Shire Barre Hiralle, who is based in the Gedo region, said that Ethiopian troops threatened him to leave Dolow town. Read more »
September 24, 2023
Somalia: Wounded Victims of Beledweyne Truck Bomb Attack Airlifted to Mogadishu
At least 16 of the most severely wounded people from Saturday's truck bomb attack in Beledweyne city have been airlifted to Mogadishu for treatment, senior officials said. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Somalia: Shock As a Young Doctor Saving Lives Shot Dead in Central Somalia
Unknown armed gunmen killed Dr. Sakariye Abdi Jama in northern Galkayo city under the Puntland state of Somalia, officials said. Read more »
August 27, 2023
Somalia: Ex-President Calls for Investigation Into Deadly Army Base Attack
The former president of Somalia, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed alarmed by the the deaths of soldiers and officers in Saturday's attack by Al-Shabaab in Galmudug. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Somalia: Puntland Rejects FGs Directives Banning Tiktok and Telegram and 1xbet
On Wednesday, speaking at a press conference in Garowe, Mohamoud Aidid Dirir, the Minister of Information and Technology of Puntland boycotted the Federal Ministry of Technology's… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Somalia: Car Bomb Explosion Hits Near Stadium in Mogadishu
An explosion occurred near Mogadishu Stadium on Tuesday, the latest in a series of attacks in Somalia as the government is now at war with Al-Shabaab. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Somalia: Police, Military Clash in Mogadishu - Several Reported Killed
A battle that lasted for almost 10 hours occurred in Dharkenley district within Mogadishu between the police forces and a Somali military general's guards. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Somalia: Galmudug Seeks a Solution to Clan-Revenge Murders
Galmudug state said it is working to find a solution to the recurrent clan-revenge murders in the rural areas, which have increased in recent times. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Somalia: Kenya, Somalia Sign Agreement to Boost Flight Frequency
Kenya and Somalia on Wednesday signed a bilateral air services agreement that will see their airlines increase the frequency of travel in both countries. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Ethiopia: Children Killed in Somali Region in Suspected Clan Revenge
At least 5 children were killed in Qorof village under Galladi District in Dollo Region of the Somali Regional state located east of Ethiopia, reports said. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Somalia: Blast Wounds One in Khartoum
An explosion caused damage this morning in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu. The explosion from a landmine was targeted at a vehicle carrying soldiers of the government army that… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Somalia: Benadir Regional Court Continues Televised Hearing of Corruption Cases
The Banadir regional court has again made a televised hearing of the case against 4 officers from Somali Immigration who were arrested for corruption. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Probes Deadly Base Attack, Arrests Several Suspects
The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor confirmed that the recent suicide attack at Jaalle Siyad's camp led to the arrest of officers. Read more »
July 27, 2023
East Africa: IOM Calls for Joint Efforts to End Trafficking in Persons From Horn of Africa
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, on Wednesday, called for coordinated efforts to end trafficking in persons from the Horn of Africa to… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Somalia: UN Says 3 Aid Workers Die in Somalia in 3 Months
The UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday said that three aid workers died in Somalia between April and June. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Somalia: Puntland Parliament Endorses Constitution Amendment Motion
The lawmakers of Puntland have voted unanimously to approve a motion which paves the way for an amendment of the state constitution. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Somalia: One Person Missing After Boat Carrying Miraa Capsizes in Lamu
One person is yet to be found following a tragic boat accident that occurred in the waters of Mkokoni-mlango wa Chanu in Lamu East Sub County. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Somalia: At Least 18 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Danab Force Operation
The Danab commandos carried out operations against Al-Shabaab in the villages between the Gal'ad district and the Bud-bud of Galgudud region. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Somalia: Five Held As Weapons Discovered in Transport Bus in Mandera
Five people were on Tuesday arrested in connection with a firearm and several rounds of ammunition that were found in public transport bus. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Somalia: UNICEF Alarmed By Deaths of 6 Children in Landmine Explosion
UNICEF is deeply saddened by reports that six children were among the victims in a landmine explosion that killed 8 people on Sunday, near the town of Bulaburde, in the Hirshabelle… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Somalia: PM Calls On Puntland Leaders to Resolve Polls Dispute Through Dialogue
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre has called for a peaceful end to the political conflict in Puntland state following deadly clashes. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Somalia: Court Hands Down 15-Year Jail Sentence to Al-Shabaab Member
The Somali military Court sentenced Yusuf Duqow Hussein Dhicisow, who was a member of the Al-Shabaab group, to 15 years in prison. Read more »