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April 03
East Africa: Kenya-Somalia Border Posts to Remain Closed As ATMIS Drawdown Winds Down
Kenya will not reopen its border posts with Somalia anytime soon because of the security implications of doing so at a time when the African Union peacekeeping mission in the… Read more »
March 12
Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Vacate Grounds Recovered From Al-Shabaab
The Somali government forces vacated three military bases in the central region of Mudug, a shocking move that may jeopardize years of security gains. Read more »
February 27
Somalia: AU Appoints New Deputy Head of Somalia Mission
The newly appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia, Mr. Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam , on Sunday, February… Read more »
January 31
Somalia: ATMIS Hands Over 9 Military Bases to Somalia in Troop Withdrawal
The African Union Mission in Somalia (Atmis) said it has handed over nine military bases to the Somali government, marking the completion of the second phase of the troop… Read more »
January 30
Africa: AU Troops Handover Seven Military Bases to Somali Army
ATMIS officially handed over 7 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to the Federal Government of Somalia at a ceremony in Mogadishu, marking the completion of Phase Two of the ATMIS… Read more »
December 16, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Court Hands Down Jail Sentences Against Isis Militants
A top military court in Somalia on Saturday announced prison sentences against convicted ISIS operatives held for terrorism charges. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Court Tries Army Officers Over Peacekeepers Attack in Somalia
The Ugandan military on Thursday said a court martial temporarily sitting in Mogadishu, Somalia, has begun the trial of two of its senior army officers accused of "cowardice"… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Tasks Ex-Governor to Lead Anti-Al-Shabaab Operations
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh has appointed Ali Jeyte Osman as the president's office for the coordination of community fighters [Ma'wisley]. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Kills Four Al-Shabaab Commanders, Wounds 9 Militants
Somali government forces have carried out a planned operation to kill leaders of the Al-Shabaab group in the last few hours, 15 km away from Tiyegloow district in the Bakool… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Seeks a Total Defeat of Al-Shabaab Before AU Troops Exit
The Chief of the Somali National Army, Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin visited the troops trained in Eritrea, who are stationed at the Air Force base in the capital. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Somalia: UN Security Council to Hold a Meeting On the Situation in Somalia
The Security Council will convene for an open briefing, followed by closed consultations, on the situation in Somalia. The expected briefers are Special Representative of the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Africa: AU Blocked Somalia Request for 3-Month Delay in Atmis Drawdown - Sources
The African Union has blocked the request of the Somali government to the Security Council on the 19th of this month to delay the drawdown of ATMIS troops for 3 months. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: AU Delegation Pays Week-Long Visit to Somalia Ahead of Troop Drawdown
The African Union dispatches a high-level team to the Somali capital, Mogadishu as ATMIS is expected to pull 3,000 soldiers out of the country, the second phase of the troop… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Somalia: Anti-Al-Shabaab Offensive to Begin in Lower Shabelle Region
The military command in Barawe has announced that they will soon begin an operation to remove Al-Shabaab from the entire Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Somalia: Attack On Kenya Defence Forces Outpost Confirms Al-Shabaab Drone Use
Kenyan security forces have increased their operations along the country's 680-kilometer border with Somalia in response to recent attacks by al-Shabaab. Read more »
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 05, 2023
Africa: Jubaland Opposes Drawdown of AU Force, Says It Is Hasty and Ill Conceived
As the African Union Transition in Somalia force, known as ATMIS, reduces troop numbers, a Somali official is warning the plan is ill-conceived and raises the risk of al-Shabab… Read more »
Africa: Al-Shabaab Attacks Geriley Base After AU Troops Pullout
A fierce battle took place last night in the Geriley area of Gedo region, between the Jubbaland Darwish forces and Al-Shabaab, local residents said. Read more »
Africa: Army Fully Takes Over Military Bases Left By AU Troops - Ministry
The Ministry of Defense of Somalia said that the SNA took over the responsibility of the military bases that have been vacated by ATMIS soldiers. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Africa: UN, AU Hail Burundi Soldiers for Securing Somalia
The African Union and United Nations envoys in Somalia have lauded Burundi peacekeepers for their sterling stabilisation efforts in Somalia. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Somalia: AU Troops Begin Their Exit as Mandate Nears End
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has started to drawdown in compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2628(22) and 2670(22)… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Buying Drones for the Troops in Somalia After Attack
Ugandan President Museveni has said that he is planning to buy drones to the UPDF forces in Somalia if they cannot get support from their partners. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Somalia: Uganda's Troops in Somalia Remain Firm Despite Deadly Attack - Envoy
Ugandan troops under the African Union Transmission Mission (ATMIS) will remain firm despite the deaths of 54 soldiers last month in southern Somalia, an envoy said Tuesday. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Drone Strike Kills 3 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia
The United States said its military in Africa conducted a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Thursday, June 1, killing three militants. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Somalia: Non-ATMIS Troops Will Be Sent by Neighboring Countries - Advisor
The three neighboring countries of Somalia are to send new troops to support Somali forces against al-Shabab in the next phase of military operations, the national security adviser… Read more »
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