November 06, 2022
East Africa: Somali Troops Capture Fresh Areas From Al-Shabaab
Somali army regained control of key areas in the Lower Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab following military operations. Read more »
November 05, 2022
Somalia: Bomb Explosion Heard Near a Military Base in Somali Capital
A key military base in southern Mogadishu, the Somali capital was hit by a suicide blast on Saturday night at around 8 pm local time. Read more »
Somalia: US Strike in Southern Somalia Kills 15 Militants
MOGADISHU - In support of the Federal Government of Somalia's ongoing operations against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Clashes With Local Militia in Central Somalia
Heavy fighting broke out between Al-Shabaab militants and local militia in the Hiran region, central Somalia, officials said. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Egypt Leaders Discuss War On Al-Shabaab
The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh held a meeting with his Egypt counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of a 2-day Arab Leagues forum in Algeria. Read more »
Somalia: IED Hits Military Vehicle Carrying Ali Yare's Body Guards in Mogadishu
A morning explosion occurred in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, just five days after twin car bombs killed more than 120 people at the busy Zoobe junction. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Warns Further Al-Shabaab Attacks in Mogadishu
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu continues to closely monitor the security situation in the city of Mogadishu, including Aden Adde Airport. Read more »
November 01, 2022
Somalia: Somalia, Kuwait Discuss Bilateral Ties and War On Al-Shabaab
The minister of foreign affairs Abshir Omar Haruse held a meeting with his Kuwait counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday in Algeria. Read more »
October 30, 2022
Somalia: Troops Retake Town From Al-Shabaab
The Somali forces have retaken Ali Gadud Mosque in the Middle Shabelle region this morning, where they have been struggling to control it for the past few days. Read more »
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Deadly Attack in Somali Capital
Turkey has condemned car bombings in Somalia's capital on Saturday which killed dozens and wounded scores. Read more »
Somalia: Ministry of Information Issues Statement On Saturday's Attack
The Ministry of Information of the Federal Republic of Somalia condemns yesterday's heinous terrorist attack in Mogadishu that left above 100 innocent civilians killed and over one… Read more »
Somalia: President Visits the Site of Deadly Car Bombings
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud along with Galmudug state leader and ministers visited the site of twin blasts in Mogadishu on Saturday. Read more »
Somalia: Broadcast Journalist Murdered, 3 Others Wounded in Twin Car Bombings in Mogadishu
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) condemns the twin car bomb explosions in Mogadishu today, which claimed the life of M24 TV journalist Mohamed Isse Hassan and… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Somalia: Somali PM Pays a Courtesy Call On Puntland Leader
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre paid a courtesy on Puntland president Said Abdullahi Deni at his residence in Mogadishu on Thursday night. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Somalia: Qatari Amir, Somali President Review Bilateral Ties
The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia H E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud yesterday. Read more »
Somalia: PM Holds Meeting With UN Officials
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre received the Head of the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) Lisa Filipetto in his office. Read more »
Somalia: Qatar's Long-Serving Ambassador Ends His Missio
The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia H E Hamza Abdi Barre met yesterday Ambassador of Qatar Hassan bin Hamza Hashim on the occasion of the end of his tenure. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Somalia: Two Islamic State Members Executed
MOGADISHU [SMN] - A Military Court in Mogadishu on Wednesday morning executed two alleged ISIS assassins in the latest series of executions in Somalia this month. Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Holds Farewell Meeting With Qatar's Ambassador
Somali PM, Hamza Abdi Barre, hosted a farewell dinner on Tuesday night for the Qatari Ambassador to Somalia, Hassan Bin Hamsa Hashim. Read more »
Somalia: Coastline Donates U.S.$1.4 Million in Food Aid to 6,000 Households in Somalia to Help Tackle Famine
Coastline Exploration Limited ("Coastline"), the upstream oil and gas company focused on East Africa, is donating $1.4m in food aid to 6,000 households in Somalia to help with the… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Kills Two Al-Shabaab Militants in Airstrike
MOGADISHU - In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Somalia: Military Court Executes Two Al-Shabaab Convicts
Somali military court Monday executes by firing squad two Al-Shabab operatives in Mogadishu after being found guilty of murdering several people. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Bids Farewell to the Outgoing Ambassador of Qatar
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, His Excellency Ali Muhammad Omar, on Sunday, received at his office in the ministry, the Ambassador of the… Read more »
October 23, 2022
Somalia: Bomb Blast Reported At a Hotel in Kismayo
A car bomb exploded at the gates of a hotel in Kismayo city, the seat of Jubaland state on Sunday noon. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Somalia: Foreign Minister Receives the Head of UNSOS
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abshir Omar Jama, received, on Wednesday, in his office at the Ministry, the Head of the United Nations… Read more »