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 »
Somalia: EU Approves Further Support to National Army and ATMIS
The Political and Security Committee (PSC) has approved additional support for the Somali National Army (SNA) and for the military component of the African Union Transition Mission… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Somalia: Rep. Adam Smith Calls for De-Escalation of Violence in Las Anod
Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding the recent violence in the town of Lascanood. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Somalia: Half of Children Under 5 in Somalia Facing Malnutrition
About 1.8 million children aged under five are still expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in Somalia this year with the emergency far from over even though the risk of famine… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Sees Surge in Tuktuk Drivers' Killings
A soldier serving with Somalia's national army [SNA] killed a Bajaj motorcycle driver at Juba Junction in Mogadishu on Wednesday. Read more »
Somalia: Precarious Calm Returns to Lasanod Front Lines
A precarious Calm has returned to Las anod town in Sool region 21 days after a heavy fight between Somaliland forces and the SSC tribal militia. Read more »
Somalia: President En Route to Kismayo for Talks On Al-Shabab War
The president of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is en route to the southern port city of Kismayo, the interim seat of Jubaland state, sources said. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Somalia: Somaliland Vows to Retake Las Anod After Losing to SSC Militia
Somaliland said it will use all means to regain control of the strategic city of Las Anod, the regional capital of Sool after its troops lost power to SSC clan militia. Read more »
Somalia: Battle Rages East of Las Anod After Ceasefire Efforts Fail
Fighting re-erupted on Tuesday morning in eastern Las Anod between Somaliland troops and SSC tribal militia, which has been making incredible gains for the past few days. Read more »
February 26, 2023
Somalia: Three Killed in Helicopter Crash in Somalia, AU Mission Confirms
AU mission in Somalia confirmed the deaths of three personnel in a helicopter crash during a joint military training in southern Somalia on Saturday. Read more »
February 25, 2023
Somalia: Clashes Continue in Lasanod Amid Growing Calls for Ceasefire
A fierce fighting is going on in the city of Lasanod, the capital of Sool region, between the Somaliland army and the local people. Read more »
Somalia: Demonstration Against the Las'anod War Held in the U.S.
An estimated 200 people staged a protest on Friday in the United States, against Somaliland's attacks in Lasanod city, which claimed the lives of over 100 people since December. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Security Checkpoint in Puntland
In what could be show of presence, Al-Shabaab executed an overnight ambush attack in Puntland's port city of Bosaso. Read more »
Somalia: UN Expert Expresses Alarm At the High Number of Civilian Casualties in Lasanod Clashes
A UN expert today expressed alarm at the high number of civilian casualties in Somalia, following clashes between Somaliland security forces and clan members in Laas Canood, Sool… Read more »
Kenya: Al-Shabaab Fires Mortar Shells At Jubaland Army Base Near Kenya Border
The militant group of Al-Shabaab on Friday fired a salvo of mortars at a main military base housing Jubaland regional forces, an official said. Read more »
February 26, 2023
Somalia: House Speaker Attends 34th Arab Inter-Parliamentary in Iraq
BAGHDAD [SMN] - The 34th Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference kicked off in Baghdad, Iraq Saturday with the participation of the Somali house Speaker Aden Madobe. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Troops Retreat From Key Town in Las Anod's East
LAS ANOD [SMN] - The Somaliland forces have completely withdrawn from Tukaraq town on Sunday morning without a battle, as confirmed by reliable sources. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Leader Convenes Emergency Session On Lasanod Conflict
HARGEISA [SMN] - The leader of the breakaway region of Somaliland convened an emergency session Sunday to discuss the unfolding conflict in LasAnod city, Sool region. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Somalia: Security Forces End Al-Shabaab Siege in Mogadishu
Somali security forces managed to finalise an Al-Shabaab siege at a house in the capital, Mogadishu on Tuesday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali FM Rejects Claims His Car Fell Into Al-Shabaab
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Jama denied reports that vehicles owned by the Ministry fell into the Al-Shabaab hands. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Hit By Bomb and Gun Attack
Gunmen launch a complex assault in Mogadishu amidst tight security measures by the police in an effort to avert terror attacks in the capital. Read more »
February 18, 2023
Somalia: Somali Military Court Executes Two Soldiers for Civilian Killing
The Somali military court announced on Saturday the execution of two government soldiers convicted of civilian shooting on 10th January 2023. Read more »
Africa: Somali President Touches Down in Ethiopia for AU Summit
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Addis Ababa, where he is participating in the 36th session of the African Union [AU]. Read more »
Ethiopia: Tens of Thousands Arrive in Ethiopia, Fleeing Recent Clashes in Somalia
More than 60,000 Somalis, mainly women and children, have fled to Ethiopia's Somali region in the past few weeks to escape clashes and insecurity in the city of Laascaanood, in… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Somalia: Army Kills Over 200 Militants, Govt Says
The government of Somalia has announced that more than 200 Al-Shabaab were killed in a battle that took in Iji area of Hiran region. Read more »