July 12, 2023
Somalia: UNICEF Alarmed By Deaths of 6 Children in Landmine Explosion
UNICEF is deeply saddened by reports that six children were among the victims in a landmine explosion that killed 8 people on Sunday, near the town of Bulaburde, in the Hirshabelle… Read more »
Somalia: Elite Political Leaders Gather to Discuss National Issues
President Hassan Sheikh and ex-leaders are gathering at Villa Somalia on Wednesday to discuss the current political and security situation. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Somalia: PM Calls On Puntland Leaders to Resolve Polls Dispute Through Dialogue
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre has called for a peaceful end to the political conflict in Puntland state following deadly clashes. Read more »
Africa: Second Batch of AU Troops Set to Leave By September
Six former ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) forward operating bases (FOBs) are now manned and managed by Somali Security Forces (SSF) with plans well in hand for… Read more »
Somalia: Aviation Authority Releases Preliminary Report On Mogadishu Plane Crash
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority spoke about the plane crash at Mogadishu airport, which injured two people who were among the passengers onboard. Read more »
Somalia: Several Injured As Plane Crashes in Somalia Airport
A plane carrying passengers has crash-landed at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport on Tuesday morning. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Attends Int'l Forum in China
The Somali ambassador to China Awale Kulane has attended an International conference hosted by China International Development Cooperation Agency. Read more »
Somalia: Court Hands Down 15-Year Jail Sentence to Al-Shabaab Member
The Somali military Court sentenced Yusuf Duqow Hussein Dhicisow, who was a member of the Al-Shabaab group, to 15 years in prison. Read more »
Somalia: Family Members Killed in Somalia Explosion
Eight members of the same family were killed in a mine explosion in central Somalia on Sunday, as confirmed by local security officials. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Airstrikes Kill 10 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three collective self-defense airstrikes overnight in a remote area near Afmadow, approximately… Read more »
Somalia: The Former Immediate Finance Minster Welcomes His Sacking
The Minister of Finance Dr. Elmi Mohamud Noor has positively welcomed his sacking by Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Saturday, July 8. Read more »
Somalia: At Least 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Raid Near Afmadow - Ministry
The federal government of Somalia reported an operation in Welmarow, 40 km away from Afmadow in the Lower Juba region, targeting Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Carried Out First Cabinet Reshuffle of His Premiership
Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has reshuffled his cabinet following a dispute over the suspension of senior officials at the finance ministry. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Somalia: Somalia's Minster of Foreign Affairs Refutes Claims of His Resignation
Abshir Omar Jama (Haruse), the minister of finance, Federal Government of Somalia rejected reports of his swift resignation as baseless and unfounded. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Somalia: Govt Publishes List of Officials Charged With Corruption
The attorney general of Somalia Suleiman Mohamud has announced the list of officials accused of corruption during a press conference today. Read more »
Somalia: KDF Conducts Airstrike in Gedo
Kenyan military carried out airstrikes targeting the area of El-Adde last night and on Thursday morning, causing casualties among the local civilians. Read more »
Somalia: UN Says U.S.43 Million Allocated to Mitigate Impact of Drought
UN humanitarians said on Wednesday 43 million U.S. dollars has been allocated to aid Somalia in fighting the effects of drought, mainly food insecurity. 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 »
Somalia: Kenya's Interior Minister Visits Border Areas for Talks Over Al-Shabaab Attacks
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki Tuesday embarked on a tour of the northern counties for talks with local security and intelligence committees, leaders and residents on… 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
Somalia: Khartoum Hit By Deadly Mortar Attack Amidst Tight Security
A dawn mortar fire was reported in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, targeting villages near the presidential palace and other vital areas. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Operative Killed in Nisa Raid in Lower Shabelle Region
Somali Intelligence forces conducted an operation against Al-Shabaab in Barire and Sabid, Lower Shabelle region in response to rising raids on SNA and AU bases. Read more »
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 »
Somalia: Somalia Refugees in Yemen Struggle in Harsh Conditions
Somali refugees, who fled the war at home and sought refuge in Yemen, are struggling to survive under very difficult conditions, Anadolu Agency reports. Read more »