January 19, 2023
Somalia: Mogadishu Police Arrested a Suspect in a Civilian Murder
The security forces in Mogadishu have successfully nabbed a suspect in the murder of a civilian within the capital last year, police officials said. Read more »
Somalia: Hirshabelle Warns the Public Against Dealing With Al-Shabaab
JOWHAR [SMN] - HirShabelle state has warned the public against making contact with Al-Shabaab while the Somali government is at war with the Al Qaeda-linked group. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Somalia: Mogadishu Security Forces Detain Armed Robbers
The security forces of Somalia have successfully arrested two young men armed with pistols who have been committing robbery actions in the capital. Read more »
January 15, 2023
Somalia: SNA Nabs Ring Leader After Recapturing Village in Central Somalia
The victorious Somali troops dislodge Al-Shabaab from a fixed base in the central region on Sunday, the latest in a series of successive territorial gains. Read more »
Somalia: Soldier Sentenced to Death for Civilian Killing
A Somali soldier was sentenced to death on Sunday for killing a civilian after refusing to pay him extortion, an army officer said. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Somalia: Ex-Army Officer Sentenced to Death for Role in Mogadishu Bombings
The Court of the Armed Forces of Somalia has sentenced to death a former army official - Sharif Mohamed Barkhadle Ayanle for his role in Mogadishu blasts. Read more »
January 08, 2023
Somalia: Baidoa Security Beefed Up Ahead of Crucial Talks
The overall security of Baidoa has been beefed up ahead of a planned reconciliation conference which failed to open on its deadline, the 5th of January 2023. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Somalia: Fighting Erupts in Baidoa Amid Electoral Crisis
BAIDOA [SMN] - A battle flared up in the suburbs of Baidoa City, the capital of Bay Region, between the South West Administration Forces and those of the South West Security… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Somalia: Somaliland Frees Prominent Journalis Abdimaalik Muse Coldoon
Journalist Abdimaalik Muse Coldoon was released from prison in Hargeisa, Somaliland on Thursday after serving a two-year sentence. Read more »
December 03, 2022
Somalia: NISA Steps up Security Operation in Mogadishu
The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] stepped up security operations in the capital, Mogadishu to avert pending Al-Shabaab attacks. Read more »
November 29, 2022
Somalia: Five Family Members Killed in a Cold-Blood Murder
MOGADISHU [SMN] - Unknown Gunmen killed a family of five last night in a locality in the Middle Shabelle region, south of Somalia. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Somalia: Türkiye Among Nations Exempted From UN Arms Sanctions in Somalia
Türkiye is among the countries exempted from the UN Security Council's arms embargo in Somalia due to the military and technical training it provides in the African country,… Read more »
November 19, 2022
Somalia: Security Forces Foil Car Bomb Blast in Mogadishu
Somali police forces on Saturday morning foiled a car bomb blast in the capital, Mogadishu amidst tight security measures. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Somalia: Vote to Renew the Sanctions Regime
Today, the Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution renewing for one year the 751 Somalia sanctions regime, including the authorisation for maritime interdiction… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Somalia: ATMIS Aims to Train Somalia's Southwest State Police
Southwest State leader Abdiaziz Lafta-Garen received at his office in Baidoa city a team from the AU transitional mission in Somalia [ATMIS] on Monday. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Bomb Attack in Istanbul, Turkey
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he strongly condemns the bomb attack against innocent people in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Uncover Landmines Near Kismayo Port City
Somalia's US-trained elite forces from the Danab brigade conducted an operation outside the southern port city of Kismayo, targeting Al-Shabaab hideouts. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Somalia: Gunmen Kill the Brother of 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament
Gunmen have killed a young man named Abdirahman Omar Abshirow in Dharkenley District of Banadir Region today, and then fled the scene. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Clashes With Local Militia in Central Somalia
Heavy fighting broke out between Al-Shabaab militants and local militia in the Hiran region, central Somalia, officials said. Read more »
Somalia: IED Hits Military Vehicle Carrying Ali Yare's Body Guards in Mogadishu
A morning explosion occurred in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, just five days after twin car bombs killed more than 120 people at the busy Zoobe junction. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Somalia: Two Islamic State Members Executed
MOGADISHU [SMN] - A Military Court in Mogadishu on Wednesday morning executed two alleged ISIS assassins in the latest series of executions in Somalia this month. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Somalia: Military Court Executes Two Al-Shabaab Convicts
Somali military court Monday executes by firing squad two Al-Shabab operatives in Mogadishu after being found guilty of murdering several people. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Somalia: Govt Welcomes U.S. Decision to Sanction Al-Shabaab Financiers
The Federal Government of Somalia has welcomed the move by the United States government's Treasury Department to impose sanctions on individuals who support the financial and… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Somalia: Govt Warns Businesses Against Dealing With Al-Shabaab
The minister of Commerce and Industry Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji on Saturday issued today a new stiff warning to the business community. Read more »
Somalia: An Electoral Delegate Shot Dead in Mogadishu
Assailants with pistols killed one of the clan delegates who elected members of the Somali Parliament in the Warta-Nabada district within Mogadishu. Read more »