September 19
Somalia: Over a Dozen Al-Shabab Militants, Including Foreign Fighters Killed in Bay Region Clash
At least 12 al-Shabab militants, including several foreign fighters, were killed during a clash in the Qansah Dhere district, Somalia's Bay region according to military officials.… Read more »
September 18
Somalia: Organised Labour Seeks Justice and Accountability in Favori Case As Strong Stand Is Taken Against Impunity and Workplace Abuse
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has consistently raised the alarm over the severe and ongoing human and labour rights violations committed by FAVORI Company against… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Murder Case
The Supreme Court of Somalia has upheld the death sentence of Sayid Ali Moalim Daoud, who was convicted of the murder of his pregnant wife, Luul Sheikh Abdiaziz. Chief Justice… Read more »
September 17
Somalia: Somalia Detains Turkish Manager for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Local Staff
Somali government confirmed on Tuesday that Ertugrul Karafayeli, a Turkish national and operations manager at Favori LLC, was taken into a custody following allegations of sexual… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Arrests Turkish National Over Sexual Harrasment of Local Female Employees
The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of Ertugrul Karafayeli, a Turkish national and operations manager at Favori LLC, following allegations of sexual harassment… Read more »
September 12
Somalia: Mogadishu Bans High-Rise Buildings Near Airport Over Security Fears
The Banadir Regional Administration has issued a strict ban on the construction of high-rise buildings near Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, citing heightened security… Read more »
Somalia: Arab League Ministers Unite to Defend Somalia's Sovereignty Against External Threats
Foreign ministers from across the Arab world have reaffirmed their commitment to defending Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity during the 3rd Arab Ministerial Working… Read more »
September 11
Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Deepen Security Partnership With Focus On Counter-Terrorism
Somalia and the United States have agreed to enhance their strategic partnership. Read more »
September 10
Somalia: New Somali CID Officers Embark On Specialized Training in Serbia
A new cohort of Somali police officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has begun advanced training at Serbia's Goć Training Centre, marking a significant step in… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia & Recognition Top Agenda As Somaliland Presidential Candidates Launch Campaigns
Somaliland election campaigns are in high gear 94 days ahead of the polls day. Read more »
September 09
Somalia: Supreme Court of Armed Forces Upholds Death Sentence for NISA Officer in Fatal Mogadishu Shooting
The Supreme Court of the Armed Forces has upheld the death sentence against National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) officer Mahad Ali Abdi for the killing of Abdirahman… Read more »
September 01
Somalia: Ex-Spy Chief Fahad Yasin Dumps Farmaajo As Speculation Rife Over His Next Political Move
Fahad Yasin has cut off his 10 years political ties with his former boss ex- President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo. Read more »
August 29
Somalia: Somali Police Officer Arrested for Threatening Pedestrians With Firearm Amid Escalating Violence
In a dramatic development in Somalia's capital, security forces have detained a police officer accused of terrorizing pedestrians with his firearm in the Dharkenley district of… Read more »
August 05
Somalia: Somalia - Al-Shabaab Death Row Inmates Escape From Prison
Several prisoners belonging to the Al-Shabaab group, were sentenced to death for various crimes including murders and bombings. Read more »
August 04
Somalia: Banadir Regional Court Sentences TikTok Influencers
The Banadir Regional Court has today sentenced nine young women who were recently detained by Somali police for their activities on social media. Read more »
July 29
Somalia: Govt Official On Trial for Alleged Ties to Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu
The Banadir regional court has started the trial of a man named Abdinur Fooley, who was a director of one of the ministries of the South West region, for his alleged involvement… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Residents Forced From Homes in Government Land Grab
In a troubling turn of events, Somali police forces have begun demolishing civilian homes in the Bondhere district of Mogadishu, targeting land previously owned by the Ministry of… Read more »
July 22
Somalia: Outrage Over Somali Journalist's Arrest Sparks Concerns for Press Freedom
The Banadir Regional Police of Somalia have detained journalist Ali-Nur Salad Hassan on charges of what police described misconduct, disseminating false information, and insulting… Read more »
July 03
Somalia: EU Naval Warship Boosts Counter-Piracy Operations in Somalia's Puntland
The EU naval warship ESPS Numancia F-83, operating as part of the EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, has arrived in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland State, to strengthen counter-piracy… Read more »
June 12
Somalia: ATMIS Police Conduct Intensive Trainer Workshop for Somali Police Officers
ATMIS Police trainers are conducting a 5-day intensive Trainer of Trainers (TOT) workshop on HumanRights for 12 Somali Police Force officers at the Bay Regional Police headquarters… Read more »
May 20
Somalia: Somali Police Detain Social Media Influencers for Public Incitement for Third Consecutive Day
For the second consecutive day, the Somali Police Force has continued detaining dozens of prominent social media influencers across the capital city of Mogadishu. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Puts Alleged Al-Shabaab Operatives On Trial
A military court in Puntland state has kicked off the trial of five men linked to the Al-Shabaab militant group, with four of the accused being convicted and sentenced by the… Read more »
May 06
Somalia: Four Suspected Pirates Arrested in Jubbaland State, Foiling Planned Attacks On Somali Waters
In a security operation near the coastal town of Kismayo, Jubbaland State police forces successfully apprehended four individuals suspected of planning pirate attacks on ships in… Read more »
December 18, 2019
Somalia: Anxiety As Somalia Awaits the Fate of Universal Suffrage Elections
Somalia could this month know if the much-awaited universal suffrage elections could go ahead, even as sceptics cited time constraints and security nightmare. Read more »