July 25, 2023
Somalia: President Attends Crucial Meeting in Italy
President Hassan Sheikh has participated in the leader's working lunch of five which included Ethiopia, Italy, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Somalia: Soldiers Killed in Suicide Bomb in Mogadishu - Police
A suicide bomber targeted a military camp in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu early on Monday morning, killing or wounding several people. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Italy Ahead of UN Summit
The President of Somalia has arrived in Rome to attend a three-day high-level United Nations Food Systems Summit Stock. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Somalia: Govt Says U.S.-Assisted Raid Killed Nearly 100 Militants
Somali troops with the help of U.S. soldiers raided Al-Shabaab bases in Gal Libah and El Qurac on the Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle border. Read more »
Somalia: SNA Battles Al-Shabaab Ahead of Planned Offensive
The Somali National Army (SNA)'s elite forces have killed 30 al-Shabab militants during a fierce gun battle in the Middle Shabelle region of central Somalia, officials confirmed. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Somalia: Somaliland, SSC Trade Blame for Re-Starting Lasanod Fighting
Somaliland and SSC Khatumo accused each other of being responsible for yesterday's war between the parties in the eastern city of Lasanod. Read more »
Somalia: Military Kills Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members
Somali army killed at least 30 Al-Shabaab militants during an operation in South of the country. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Somalia: Fighting Resumes in the Disputed City of Las Anod
Heavy fighting again erupted in the town of Lasanod on Saturday following UN calls for a ceasefire and an immediate cessation of the hostilities. Read more »
Somalia: President Visits Jowhar Ahead of All-Out Military Offensive
President Hassan Sheikh lands in Jowhar, HirShabelle state headquarters while the government is planning the 2nd phase of the military operation to get rid of Al-Shabaab. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Somalia: UNFPA Team Pays a Visit to Southwest State
The President of the Southwest state Abdiaziz Laftagareen, received a delegation from UNFPA at the Presidential palace in Baidoa City on Monday. Read more »
East Africa: 2.7 Mln People Displaced By Drought in Horn of Africa - WFP
Drought conditions in the Horn of Africa region have displaced around 2.7 million people, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: One Person Missing After Boat Carrying Miraa Capsizes in Lamu
One person is yet to be found following a tragic boat accident that occurred in the waters of Mkokoni-mlango wa Chanu in Lamu East Sub County. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Somalia: House Speaker Hosts Banquet Dinner for His Predecessors
Sheikh Aden Madobe, the speaker of the Lower House Chamber of Parliament has hosted a banquet dinner for former speakers of the house. Read more »
Somalia: At Least 18 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Danab Force Operation
The Danab commandos carried out operations against Al-Shabaab in the villages between the Gal'ad district and the Bud-bud of Galgudud region. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Somalia: Govt Aims to Overcome Its Challenges As Talks Enter Second Day
The meeting between the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the former leaders at Villa Somalia entered the 2nd day. Read more »
Somalia: Five Held As Weapons Discovered in Transport Bus in Mandera
Five people were on Tuesday arrested in connection with a firearm and several rounds of ammunition that were found in public transport bus. Read more »
Somalia: Villa Somalia Expresses Hope for Resolving Dispute With Puntland
The chief of staff of Villa Somalia Hussein Sheikh expressed hope that an agreement will be reached on the dispute between the Federal government and Puntland. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Somalia: Somali Govt Says 40 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Jubaland
The SNA forces with the support of the Jubaland regional soldiers have carried out several operations in which many Al-Shabaab fighters died. Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Charity Supports Somali Fishermen With Fishing Boats
As part of its humanitarian contribution to achieving comprehensive and sustainable development for needy groups, Qatar Charity has donated a set of fishing boats equipped with the… Read more »
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 »