November 03, 2022
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 »
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 »
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 »
October 19, 2022
Somalia: Somali Troops Take Villages From Al-Shabaab
The government forces have wrestled control of a number of villages from the Al-Shabab following an operation assisted by local militia. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Welcomes U.S. Decision to Sanction Al-Shabaab Financiers
The Federal Government of Somalia has welcomed the move by the United States government's Treasury Department to impose sanctions on individuals who support the financial and… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Somalia: Govt Warns Businesses Against Dealing With Al-Shabaab
The minister of Commerce and Industry Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji on Saturday issued today a new stiff warning to the business community. Read more »
Somalia: UN Vowed to Step up Its Partnership With Somalia On Counter-Terrorism
On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the suicide bombing in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on 14 October 2017, the United Nations today joined the people and government of… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Marks Five Years Since Deadly Terror Attack in Mogadishu
Residents of Somalia's capital city today, 14th October are remembering the nearly 600 victims of a terror attack on the third anniversary of the bombings. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Somalia: Government Claims 20 Militants Killed in Counter Attack
MOGADISHU [SMN] - Somali government on Wednesday said at least 20 members of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group were killed in a counter-attack in the Hiran region. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Somalia: A Somali District Administrator Killed in Explosion
Qoryooley district administrator was killed in an explosion in the district, as confirmed by the authorities of the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Pro-Government Militia in Hiran
A heavy battle between the Somali army along with locals and Al-Shabaab was reported in El-Ma'an area located on the outskirts of Jalalaqsi town. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Africa: Al-Shabaab Fires Mortars At AU Mission Somalia
Al-Shabaab last night launched a mortar attack on a Burundi military base that is part of the AU's ATMIS mission in Bal'ad district of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Somalia: Troops Take Control of Key Area From Al-Shabaab
Somali troops backed by local militia known as Ma'wisley wrested full control of Yasoman, a key village in the eastern Hiran region from Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somalia: UN Chief Clams Deadly Attacks in Central Somalia
The Secretary-General condemns today's attacks in Beletweyne, HirShabelle, perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which resulted in many casualties, including state officials. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Somalia: Top Somali Police Commander Killed in Al-Shabaab Blast
Banadir Regional Police boss Gen. Farhan Mohamud Qaroole was killed by an explosion near Basra outside Mogadishu during an anti-al-Shabaab operation. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Somalia: Elite Forces Attack Al-Shabaab Base Near the Capital
The Turkish-trained elite forces from the Gorgor brigade have conducted an operation near the Basra area on the outskirts of the capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 11 Al-Shabaab in Central Region
The US-trained Somalia's Danab commandos killed 11 Al-Shabaab militants in an overnight operation in Buq Aqable town within the Hiran region. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Terrorist Attack in Somalia, Pledges Solidarity
ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Ministry extended condolences to Somalia over the recent terrorist attack in Mogadishu on Sunday, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Somalia: Somali Military Claims More Gains Against Al-Shabaab
The Somali National Army [SNA]with the help of the local militias known as Mawisley continues joint operations in the Hiran region. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Military Targets Al-Shabaab With New Airstrike
WASHINGTON - At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Somalia: Govt Claims Army Killed 45 Al-Shabaab Members in Hiran
A government-allied Somali militia killed at least 45 al Shabaab militants following a battle in the Hiran region of Hirshabelle State, Reuters reports citing witnesses. Read more »
September 15, 2022
Somalia: Somali Army Kills 18 Al-Shabaab Members - SNA Chief
The Somali government forces have carried out an operation against Al-Shabaab in Hiran region in which at least 18 militants from Al-Shabaab were killed. Read more »
September 14, 2022
Somalia: Deputy Minister Blames Al-Shabaab for Sowing Clan Hostility
The Deputy Minister of Information of the Somali government, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adalla, said that when Al-Shabaab was defeated in the battlefields, they started to sow hatred and… Read more »