April 01
Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Operations Destroy Al-Shabaab Bomb Sites, Kill Fighters
Somalia's intelligence agency said Wednesday its forces, working with international partners, carried out coordinated operations that destroyed facilities used by Islamist… Read more »
March 31
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Shells Airport in Southwest Somalia, Helicopter Unharmed
Fighters from Al-Shabaab fired mortar rounds at the airport in Buurhakabo in southwestern Somalia on Tuesday, security sources said, as a government helicopter was attempting to… Read more »
March 29
Somalia: Parliament Speaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Turkish Drone Involvement in Southwest State Conflict
The speaker of Somalia's South West state parliament, Dr. Ali Said Fiqi, has expressed strong concern over reports that Turkish-made drones were used in fighting against regional… Read more »
March 27
Somalia: Somali Army, AU Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack in Lower Shabelle, Over 40 Fighters Killed
Somali government forces, backed by Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, repelled an attempted attack by Al-Shabaab… Read more »
March 26
Somalia: Farmaajo Condemns Measures Against Former Somali Prison Chief
Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Thursday criticised what he described as unlawful actions taken against former Somali Custodial Corps commander Mahad… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Intelligence Says Two Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in Operations
Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, said Thursday it had killed two senior leaders of the militant group Al-Shabaab in… Read more »
March 25
Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Reviews Security Operations, Approves Agreements and Prison Chief Appointment
The cabinet of Somalia met for its weekly session on Wednesday, reviewing the country's security situation and ongoing military operations against extremist groups, while approving… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Fires Prisons Chief Amid Political Fall-Out With Southwest State
The cabinet of Somalia met for its weekly session on Wednesday, discussing the country's overall situation with a focus on security and efforts to intensify operations against… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Senators Accuse Southwest President of Fueling Regional Tensions
Somali senators from the country's Upper House accused Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, known as Lafta-Gareen, of stoking political and security tensions in the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Commandos Meet Residents in Allanley to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Officers from the 191st Unit of the 19th Brigade, 1st Division of the Gorgor Commandos met residents in the village of Allanley on Wednesday to discuss strengthening security and… Read more »
March 24
Somalia: Somali Government Denies Reports of Helicopter Landing in Baidoa Amid Rising Tensions
Somalia's federal government on Tuesday denied reports that a government-owned helicopter had landed in the southwestern city of Baidoa, describing the claims as false and… Read more »
March 23
Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Carry Out Targeted Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle
Somali National Army (SNA) forces, including the elite Gorgor Commandos, carried out a carefully planned operation in areas under the Warciise district of Middle Shabelle region,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Sends Condolences to Qatar, Turkey Over Deadly Helicopter Crash
The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its condolences to Qatar and Turkey following a helicopter crash off the Qatari coast that left seven people dead, officials said. Read more »
Somalia: Southwest State Appoints Election Committee Amid Federal Dispute
Authorities in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, have appointed a new election committee in what officials described as a swift response to a directive from… Read more »
March 22
Somalia: Somalia Police Reshuffle in Bay Region Highlights Rift With Southwest State
Somalia's federal police command has announced a leadership reshuffle in the Bay region as authorities face worsening insecurity and deepening political tensions in the southwest. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Parliament Speaker Meets Southwest Elders Amid Rising Tensions
The Speaker of Somalia's Lower House, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur, held talks with traditional elders and community leaders from the Southwest State on Sunday, focusing on the… Read more »
Djibouti: Djibouti Prepares for Presidential Election
Djibouti is set to hold its next presidential election, with President Ismail Omar Guelleh expected to seek re-election for a second term, a term he has held since 1999. Read more »
March 19
Somalia: U.S. Judge Halts Trump Move to End Deportation Protections for Somalis
A US federal judge has issued an emergency order blocking a move by former president Donald Trump's administration to terminate temporary deportation protections for Somali… Read more »
March 18
Somalia: Nisa Chief Praises Security Forces During Ramadan Iftar Near Mogadishu
Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director, Mahad Mohamed Salad, joined security forces for an iftar meal on Thursday in the outskirts of Dhanaane in the… Read more »
Somalia: Southwest Leader Warns Against Unilateral Federal Moves Amid Deepening Rift
The president of Somalia's Southwest State, Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Wednesday voiced concern over escalating political tensions with the federal government,… Read more »
March 13
Somalia: Soldiers, Hotel Guards Detained After Shooting At Mogadishu's Hotel Dayax
Somali authorities have detained members of the Public Guards and hotel security personnel following a shooting incident that erupted at Hotel Dayax in the Waaberi district of… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Police Launch Major Anti-Drug Crackdown in Mogadishu and Dhobley
Somali police launched a series of targeted anti-narcotics operations in the southern town of Dhobley and the capital, Mogadishu, officials said Friday, as part of a nationwide… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Hormuud Salaam Foundation Commits $700,000 to Somalia Drought Relief
The Hormuud Salaam Foundation [HSF] announced it has committed $700,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to support families affected by severe drought across south-central Somalia. Read more »
March 13
Somalia: Arab League Welcomes Adoption of Somalia's New Constitution
The Arab League on Thursday welcomed the adoption and entry into force of Somalia's new constitution, describing it as a major step toward strengthening state institutions and… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Former Somali President Condemns Arrest of Tuk-Tuk Drivers in Mogadishu
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed condemned the arrest of tuk-tuk drivers in the Somali capital, saying they had been peacefully protesting rising living costs. Read more »
