Somalia: Farmaajo Condemns Measures Against Former Somali Prison Chief

Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Thursday criticised what he described as unlawful actions taken against former Somali Custodial Corps commander Mahad… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Says Two Al-Shabaab Leaders Killed in Operations

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, said Thursday it had killed two senior leaders of the militant group Al-Shabaab in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Cabinet Fires Prisons Chief Amid Political Fall-Out With Southwest State

The cabinet of Somalia met for its weekly session on Wednesday, discussing the country's overall situation with a focus on security and efforts to intensify operations against… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Reviews Security Operations, Approves Agreements and Prison Chief Appointment

The cabinet of Somalia met for its weekly session on Wednesday, reviewing the country's security situation and ongoing military operations against extremist groups, while approving… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defence Minister Hails Decade-Long Security Reform Programme

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi on Wednesday attended the closing ceremony of the National Security Architecture Strengthening Programme, highlighting its impact on… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Senators Accuse Southwest President of Fueling Regional Tensions

Somali senators from the country's Upper House accused Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, known as Lafta-Gareen, of stoking political and security tensions in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Reopens Key Road Between Mubaarak and Awdheegle After Joint Operation

A commander from the 143rd Battalion of the 14 October Brigade of the Somali National Army said that government forces had conducted a major operation to reopen a strategic road… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Commandos Meet Residents in Allanley to Strengthen Security Cooperation

Officers from the 191st Unit of the 19th Brigade, 1st Division of the Gorgor Commandos met residents in the village of Allanley on Wednesday to discuss strengthening security and… Read more »

Djibouti: Djibouti's New Horizon - President Guelleh Unveils $480 Million 'Salaam City'

H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, on Monday launched a $480 million residential project dubbed "Salaam City," as Djibouti steps up efforts to meet… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Chief Meets U.S. Africom Special Operations Commander to Boost Security Cooperation

The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, held high-level talks with the head of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, Major General… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Denies Reports of Helicopter Landing in Baidoa Amid Rising Tensions

Somalia's federal government on Tuesday denied reports that a government-owned helicopter had landed in the southwestern city of Baidoa, describing the claims as false and… Read more »

Somalia: EU Voices Concern Over Rising Tensions in Southwest Somalia

The European Union's ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, said on Tuesday that the bloc is closely and "with concern" monitoring escalating tensions in the Southwest State… Read more »

Somalia: Traditional Leaders Push for Broad Reconciliation in Southwest Somalia

Traditional elders from the Southwest State of Somalia have called for a comprehensive reconciliation process to address growing political tensions in the region, warning that… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Announces Nationwide, Transparent Election Process

Somalia's Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation has informed the public that the country is entering a nationwide election phase, which will be transparent and… Read more »

Somalia: EU to Boost Naval Missions Off Somalia, Red Sea, but Holds Back On Direct U.S. Military Support

European Union leaders agreed to reinforce naval operations off the coast of Somalia and in the Red Sea, while stopping short of committing to direct military support for the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Carry Out Targeted Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, including the elite Gorgor Commandos, carried out a carefully planned operation in areas under the Warciise district of Middle Shabelle region,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Sends Condolences to Qatar, Turkey Over Deadly Helicopter Crash

The Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its condolences to Qatar and Turkey following a helicopter crash off the Qatari coast that left seven people dead, officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Appoints Election Committee Amid Federal Dispute

Authorities in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, have appointed a new election committee in what officials described as a swift response to a directive from… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Police Reshuffle in Bay Region Highlights Rift With Southwest State

Somalia's federal police command has announced a leadership reshuffle in the Bay region as authorities face worsening insecurity and deepening political tensions in the southwest. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Parliament Speaker Meets Southwest Elders Amid Rising Tensions

The Speaker of Somalia's Lower House, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur, held talks with traditional elders and community leaders from the Southwest State on Sunday, focusing on the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Regional Speaker Accuses Federal Authorities of Misusing Foreign-Supplied Weapons

The speaker of the Southwest regional parliament, Ali Said Fiqi, has sharply criticised the escalating dispute between the Southwest State of Somalia and the Federal Government of… Read more »

Djibouti: Djibouti Prepares for Presidential Election

Djibouti is set to hold its next presidential election, with President Ismail Omar Guelleh expected to seek re-election for a second term, a term he has held since 1999. Read more »

Somalia: Southwest State Condemns Federal Troop Deployment to Barawe Amid Rising Tensions

Somalia's Southwest State administration has strongly condemned what it described as the deployment of federal forces to the coastal city of Barawe, warning the move could… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Extends Eid Al-Fitr Greetings, Urges Unity and Peace

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Somali people and Muslims worldwide, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Read more »

Somalia: Former Somali President Extends Eid Greetings, Honors Fallen Soldiers' Families

Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo on Friday extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Somali people, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Read more »