June 27, 2023
Somalia: Gunmen Shoot and Injure Police, Civilian in Ambush in Garissa
Police are investigating an incident in which a police officer responding to a distress call was shot and seriously injured by gunmen in an ambush in Garissa. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Somalia: Five Men Beheaded By Al Shabaab Assailants in Lamu Villages Attack
At least five men were beheaded and many houses torched in an al Shabaab attack in Salama and Juhudi villages in Mkunumbi Division, Lamu County. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Troops Clash With SSC Fighters Near Lasanod City
A fierce battle broke out on Sunday morning on the outskirts of Lasanod, the capital of Sool Region, which lies in north of Somalia. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Somalia: Officials At Information Ministry and Presidency Under Probe for Corruption
The Office of the Attorney General of Somalia submitted the charges against two officials of the Ministry of Information and an officer of the presidential guard to the Banadir… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Ambassador to UN Receives Somali President in Washington DC
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, met in Washington, with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Read more »
Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Kill 45 Al-Shabaab Members, Foil Attack
Somali government said its troops backed by foreign partners killed at least 46 Al-Shabaab members in Lower Shabelle region during a joint military operation. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Somalia: PM Visits Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visited the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base in Somalia
Reports reaching us in Bardhere district of Gedo region indicate that two suicide blasts and heavy gunfire were heard outside a military base. Read more »
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 »
Somalia: Int'l Partners Call for Calm and Restraint in Puntland
International partners said they are concerned about the violence in Garowe and its impact on civilians. The partners call for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and a return… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Puntland Capital
Heavy gunfire started in Garowe after the Puntland parliament began a meeting on the controversial article of reviewing the constitution. Read more »
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 »
Somalia: Somali Govt Calls for an Immediate End to Puntland Violence
The Speaker of the Somali parliament Sheikh Aden Madobe has called for an immediate end to the violence in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Troops, SSC Fighters Clash Outside Lasanod City
Fighting between Somaliland troops and authorities in Las Anod, Sool Regional capital, which continued since January 2023. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Somalia: Concerns Raised Over Ex-Jubaland Militia's Presence in Kenya
Earlier this month, Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe appointed a new governor for the Gedo region which has been the epicentre of a multi-faceted political dispute. Read more »
Somalia: Kenyan Soldiers Injured in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Lamu
Several General Service Unit (GSU) officers sustained injuries on Sunday after their vehicle ran over an explosive device at Mlima wa Faru in Lamu County. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Says Army Killed Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members in Raid
The Somali government said that the last operation against Al-Shabaab, which took place on June 16 in the Jamame town killed 43 militants. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Somalia: Hirshabelle Fires Governor Who Played a Major Role in Anti-Al-Shabab Push
The president of Hirshabeelle state has dismissed the governor of Hiran region, Ali Jeyte Osman, who played a major role in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Somalia: UN Envoy Wraps up Her Regional Tour in Jubaland
Wrapping up her initial round of visits to Somalia's Federal Member States, the new top United Nations official for Somalia today visited Jubaland where she met with its leadership… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes Five Men On Espionage Charges
Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia on Thursday, according to local media. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes 5 Men On Espionage Charges
Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia 9n Thursday, according to local media. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Pays Rare Visit to Serbia for Key Talks
Yusuf Madale, the mayor of Mogadishu arrived in BELGRADE for first visit to Serbia, where Somalia has a diplomatic mission. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Somalia: Puntland President Opens 52nd Session of Parliament Amid Tension
The President of Puntland Said Abdullahi has on Thursday opened the 52nd session of the state assembly in Garowe amid brewing electoral tension. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Visits Jubaland State During Somalia Trip
The President of the Jubbaland state, Ahmed Madobe received in Kismayo the head of US Africa Command, General Michael E. Langley, who is visiting Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Gen. Langley Visits Somalia
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Mogadishu and Kismayo, Somalia June 13-14. Read more »