December 07, 2022
Somalia: UNHCR - Conditions Deteriorate for Somalis in Dadaab Refugee Camps
The U.N. refugee agency warns humanitarian conditions are deteriorating for tens of thousands of Somalis in Kenya's Dadaab refugee camps as unrelenting drought grips the Horn of… Read more »
Somalia: Deni Makes New Appointments As Puntland Face Electoral Crisis
GAROWE [SMN] - The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has issued a Presidential Decree regarding the appointment of two members of the High Committee of the Judiciary. Read more »
Somalia: Abiy's Govt Dispatches Federal Forces to Oromia After Attacks
The Ethiopian government deployed federal troops again in the Oromia region where armed groups have repeatedly attacked local residents and killed civilians. Read more »
December 03, 2022
Somalia: NISA Steps up Security Operation in Mogadishu
The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] stepped up security operations in the capital, Mogadishu to avert pending Al-Shabaab attacks. Read more »
Somalia: Troops Retake Fresh Areas From Al-Shabaab - Spokesperson
The Somali government forces and the local people in cooperation have taken over several areas in the Middle Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab on Saturday. Read more »
November 30, 2022
Somalia: World Bank Forecasts Economy to Grow 2.7 Pct in 2022
MOGADISHU - Somalia's economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2022, down from 2.9 percent in 2021, amid a global environment characterized by multiple shocks, high… Read more »
Somalia: Jordan Condemns Al-Shabaab Attack in Somalia
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November 29, 2022
Somalia: Somali Troops, Local Militia Desert Town in Galmudug
Somali troops and their allied clan militia have vacated Qayib, a small town in the Galmudug state of Somalia, in what could be a major setback to the ongoing military operation… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Leader Ahmed Madobe Makes New Appointments
The leader of Jubaland state Ahmed Madobe has made an appointment as his region is facing the threat of Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-linked group. Read more »
Somalia: Five Family Members Killed in a Cold-Blood Murder
MOGADISHU [SMN] - Unknown Gunmen killed a family of five last night in a locality in the Middle Shabelle region, south of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Condemns Attacks At Villa Rossa Hotel
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), condemns in the strongest terms the heinous attack by Al-Shabaab terrorists on Villa Rossa Hotel in central Mogadishu,… Read more »
November 27, 2022
Somalia: Explosion, Gunfire Heard Near Hotel in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU [SMN] - An explosion followed by heavy gunfire was heard in downtown Mogadishu, the Somali capital on Sunday evening. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Africa: AU Suspends Plans to Reduce ATMIS Forces
The African Union in its 1121st meeting on the 11th of November 2022, considered a request from Somalia to suspend a plan to reduce ATMIS forces. Read more »
East Africa: WFP Warns Drought Leading to Food Insecurity, Acute Malnutrition in Horn of Africa
MOGADISHU - The impact of drought in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia has led to food insecurity and a high level of acute malnutrition, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Troops Carry Out an Anti-Al-Shabaab Operation
Somali government forces have launched a planned operation against Al-Shabaab in Sabid area under Afgoye district in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Somalia: Türkiye Among Nations Exempted From UN Arms Sanctions in Somalia
Türkiye is among the countries exempted from the UN Security Council's arms embargo in Somalia due to the military and technical training it provides in the African country,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia PM Hosts a Meeting With Directors of the Media Houses
MOGADISHU [SMN] - Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday night hosted the media directors in the presidential palace in the first meeting since he assumed office in June. Read more »
Somalia: Supreme Court Allows Release of Trump's Tax Returns to House Democrats
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's last-ditch plea to block the release of his tax records to House Democrats, paving the way for their possible… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Somalia: Somali FM Meets With Serbian Deputy Prime Minister in Belgrade
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Jama, held a bilateral meeting in Belgrade on Thursday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister… Read more »
November 19, 2022
Somalia: Presidents Arrives in Mahas Town On Troop Visit
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia arrived in Mahas district of the Hiraan region on Saturday on the first leg of his frontline visit. Read more »
Somalia: Security Forces Foil Car Bomb Blast in Mogadishu
Somali police forces on Saturday morning foiled a car bomb blast in the capital, Mogadishu amidst tight security measures. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Somalia: Hirshabelle State Leader Receives Somali President in Beledweyne
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Beledweyne city on Sunday, returning from several frontline areas in Galmudug state. Read more »
Somalia: President Inaugurates a New Galmudug State Palace
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia along with Galmudug State leader, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor inaugurated a new Presidency in Dhusamareb city on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Visits Frontlines in Galmudug State
As the war against Al-Shabaab intensifies, the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh inspected the positions of the Somali Army in Wisil area of Mudug Region. Read more »
Somalia: NISA Nabs Al-Shabaab Suspects in Mogadishu Sweep
The Somali security forces have conducted an operation last night in Heliwaa district of Banadir region within the capital, Mogadishu amidst increased patrols. Read more »