January 01
Somalia: Puntland's New Parliament Sworn in Amid Dispute Over the List
The newly picked 66 members of the Puntland parliament were sworn in on the holy Qur'an on Monday at the House's HQs in the state capital, Garowe. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Police Camp in Mandera
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Friday morning attacked the National Police Service's (NPS) Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp in Mandera County. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali President Vows to Step Up Fight Against Terrorism in 2024
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his government will intensify the fight against al-Shabab terrorists in 2024. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Spy Agency Arrests 8, Including Ugandan Linked to Al-Shabaab
The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] said it detained eight people in connection with the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Somalia: WFP Requires $364 Million in 6 Months to Scale Up Activities in Somalia
The World Food Program (WFP) has said it requires 364 million U.S. dollars in net funding across all activities to scale up humanitarian assistance in Somalia between December 2023… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Somalia: Ex-President Voices Concern Over Deepening Crisis in Somalia's Puntland
The ex-Puntland president Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas was alarmed by the deepening political and electoral crisis in his region ahead of the 8 January election. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Somalia: More Than 70 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Somalia Military Operation
Heavy fighting between Somali troops and Al-Shabaab took place in the Aboodin area of the Lower Jubba region amid an intensified military offensive. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia - Khatumo State Turns Its Back On Puntland, Focuses On Autonomy
SSC-Khatumo state based in Las Anod city announced on Saturday that it will not be part of the 2024 Puntland elections, insisting on being a separate state. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack 2nd Ship in a Month, Raising Concerns
Britain's maritime watchdog said another ship had been hijacked off the coast of Somalia on Friday, raising fears that Somali pirates are back again, around ten. years after they… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Somalia: Somalia's Minster for Women's Affairs Dies in Djibouti
Hon Khadija Mohamed Diriye, the minister of women's affairs for the Federal government of Somalia has passed away in Djibouti today following a minor surgery. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Somalia: Experts Warn That Somali Pirates May Cooperate With Yemen's Houthis
A cargo ship flying the flag of Malta and hijacked by Somali pirates is heading to Yemen, which has led to fears that the Somali pirates are collaborating with the Houthis. 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 »
December 14, 2023
Somalia: USAID Chief Meets With Somali President
Administrator Samantha Power met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia to discuss how the United States and USAID-supported development can best support Somalia's… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: Somalia, AU Forces Vow to Ramp up Offensive Against Al-Shabaab
Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have vowed to intensify military operations to flush out al-Shabab militants following the lifting of a… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Two Somali Nationals Killed in Their Shops in Cape Town
Two Somali nationals were killed in South Africa in the latest in series of xenophobic attacks against foreigners in the country. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Somalia: Businessman Hailing From Southwest State Killed in Bosaso, Puntland
Unknown gunmen killed Ibrahim A/rahman Abdi, one of the famous businessmen in Bosaso who hails from the Southwest state of Somalia, witnesses said. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Somalia: Extreme Rainfall Is Increasing Even More Than Expected in Somalia
SoDMA said the Juba and Shabelle rivers are rising after heavy rains fell in parts of the country and the highlands of Ethiopia, which means that the flooding will continue and may… Read more »
Somalia: EU Pledges 1 Million Euros in Aid to Equip Somali Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense of Somalia has announced that the EU donated additional vital support, including military equipment worth one million euros. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Targets CCTV Cameras At Businesses Doors in Mogadishu
An explosion took place on Tuesday night at a spare parts shop, which is located in the Black Sea neighborhood of the Howlwadag district. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Chairs Jubaland Cabinet Meeting On Flood Disaster
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre chaired the meeting of Jubaland cabinet last night in Kismayo City. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Somalia: WHO Scales up Cholera Response in Somalia As Death Toll Hits 42
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it's ramping up response to prevent cholera transmission in Somalia as flash floods from heavy downpours intensify across the… Read more »
Somalia: PM Hamza Abdi Barre Meets Southern Flood Victims
The prime minister of Somalia wade through the mud to meet the internally displaced people [IDPs] who were displaced by floods in the Lower Juba region. Read more »
November 25, 2023
East Africa: Somalia Has Now Access to the EAC's Market of 300 Million People
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to Mogadishu after witnessing the joining of the country to the East African Community [EAC]. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Congratulates Somalia for Being Accepted As New EAC Member
The Kenyan government has welcomed Somalia's accession to the East African Community (EAC) after a campaign by Somalia to join the regional trade bloc. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Somalia: President Chairs Meeting on Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh chaired a National Security Committee meeting focused on accelerating efforts to eradicate terrorist groups. Read more »