January 22, 2023
Somalia: Somali Troops Overpower Militants to End Siege in Mogadishu
Somali security forces take back the control of Mogadishu mayor's office in the capital on Sunday after ending a siege by al Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Hands Over Maslah Forward Operating Base to the Somali Government
Mogadishu - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) today officially handed over Maslah Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Federal Government of Somalia, ceding… Read more »
Somalia: Huge Fire Engulfs Part of Bakaro Market in Mogadishu
A massive Fire guts down the main Bakara market in Somalia's capital on Saturday night as the city deals with insecurity and Al-Shabaab attacks. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Somalia: Kenyan Security Forces Kill 10 Al-Shabaab Militants in Border Region
Kenyan security forces on Wednesday killed 10 al-Shabab militants in Garissa county in the northeastern region. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attack Leaves Soldiers and Militants Dead Near Baidoa
The SNA clashed with Al-Shabaab on the outskirts of Baidoa, the interim seat of Southwest State on Thursday as the Somali president visits the region. Read more »
Somalia: MSDF, French Aircraft Carrier Conduct Joint Drills Off Somali Coast
A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer and a French Navy carrier strike group led by its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has conducted joint drills in the Gulf… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Police Arrested a Suspect in a Civilian Murder
The security forces in Mogadishu have successfully nabbed a suspect in the murder of a civilian within the capital last year, police officials said. Read more »
Somalia: Hirshabelle Warns the Public Against Dealing With Al-Shabaab
JOWHAR [SMN] - HirShabelle state has warned the public against making contact with Al-Shabaab while the Somali government is at war with the Al Qaeda-linked group. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Somalia: ATMIS Congratulates SNA On the Liberation of Key Towns From Al-Shabaab
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Security Forces Detain Armed Robbers
The security forces of Somalia have successfully arrested two young men armed with pistols who have been committing robbery actions in the capital. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia President Urges Southwest State Leader to Resolve Their Differences
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accompanied by the Lower House speaker Sheikh Aden held a fruitful meeting with Southwest State leader Abdulaziz Lafta-Garen and some… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Somalia: Somali Troops Dislodge Third Town From Al-Shabaab in Two Days
EL-DHER [SMN] - The war against Al-Shabaab is raging on at a speed time as the SNA and vigilantes take over three towns within two days, a victory that will live long. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Somalia: Suspected U.S. Airstrike Reported in Central Somalia
A resident says a suspected drone strike targeted Al-Shabaab hideouts in the vicinity of Gal'ad town during intensified ground military operations. Read more »
Somalia: President Touches Down in Baidoa Under Tight Security
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Baidoa, the seat of the Southwest Regional state on Monday. Read more »
Somalia: President Heads to Baidoa for Reconciliation Conference
Yesterday, a delegation arrived in Baidoa, the capital of the Bay region, for the visit of the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Read more »
Somalia: Military Seizes Key Town From Al-Shabaab
Somali defence minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur confirmed that SNA along with allied local clan militia seized control of the coastal town of Harerdhere in Mudug region from… Read more »
Somalia: Three Killed in Suicide Bombing in Central Somalia
A suicide bombing occurred today in the Halgan area of the Hiran region, resulting in the death and injuries of officials and citizens. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Somalia: Somali Army Wrestles Fresh Area From Al-Shabaab, Eyes More Ground
The Federal forces along with Galmudug regional soldiers and community fighters wrested control of a strategic village in central Somalia on Saturday. Read more »
January 15, 2023
Somalia: SNA Nabs Ring Leader After Recapturing Village in Central Somalia
The victorious Somali troops dislodge Al-Shabaab from a fixed base in the central region on Sunday, the latest in a series of successive territorial gains. Read more »
Somalia: Soldier Sentenced to Death for Civilian Killing
A Somali soldier was sentenced to death on Sunday for killing a civilian after refusing to pay him extortion, an army officer said. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Meets With Foreign Diplomats At the State House
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia held a meeting with some of the ambassadors of the EU countries in Mogadishu on Saturday. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Somalia: Nisa Raid Leads to Seizure of Cache of Weapons and Suspect in Mogadishu
An elite team from Somalia's Intelligence Agency carried out an operation in the capital, Mogadishu on Friday night amid an alert over terror attacks. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Somalia: Ex-Army Officer Sentenced to Death for Role in Mogadishu Bombings
The Court of the Armed Forces of Somalia has sentenced to death a former army official - Sharif Mohamed Barkhadle Ayanle for his role in Mogadishu blasts. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Approves Key Bills During Weekly Session
The cabinet held its weekly session at the PM's office in Villa Somalia on Thursday to discuss a range of issues touching the country's recovery goals. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Somalia: Somali President At Judicial Forum Reacts to Puntland Self-Rule Decision
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday opened the annual judicial conference which comes weeks after a deal on federalizing the justice. Read more »