August 10, 2023
East Africa: WFP Says 76.7 Mln People Food Insecure in Eastern Africa
The UN World Food Program (WFP) said that some 76.7 million people were food insecure in Eastern Africa as of early July, a decrease compared to the lean season in 2022. Read more »
Somalia: NISA Says Averted a Would-Be-Suicide Car Bomb in Mogadishu
The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] said it has averted a would-suicide car bomb at Biyaha on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Tuesday night. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Somalia: Galmudug Seeks a Solution to Clan-Revenge Murders
Galmudug state said it is working to find a solution to the recurrent clan-revenge murders in the rural areas, which have increased in recent times. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Discuss Stepping up Fight Against Al-Shabaab
The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre received the US Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Shane Dixon at his office in Mogadishu on Tuesday, August 8. Read more »
Ethiopia: Children Killed in Somali Region in Suspected Clan Revenge
At least 5 children were killed in Qorof village under Galladi District in Dollo Region of the Somali Regional state located east of Ethiopia, reports said. Read more »
Somalia: SNA, Foreign Forces Avert Would-Be Suicide Al-Shabaab Car Bombs in Central Region
The SNA forces with the help of foreign troops carried out an operation early today in the Mukayle area under the Bulaburte district of the Hiran region. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Somalia: Somali Journalist Wins Australia/National Union of Somali Journalists'photo Prize
Somali female journalist, Nura Abdi Iman Moge, has won a Somali photojournalism prize - an initiative of the Australian High Commission in Kenya and the National Union of Somali… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Somalia: Two Killed, 10 Injured As Over 60 Terrorists Attack Civilians in Kenya
Over 60 terrorists affiliated with the al-Shabaab terror group from Somalia on Tuesday targeted civilians in Kenya's Lamu County, killing two and injuring at least 10 others. Read more »
Somalia: UN Root for More Robust Breastfeeding Awareness
Somalia and the UN agencies on Tuesday started World Breastfeeding Week, calling for all to promote and support breastfeeding awareness in every setting. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland President Insists He Will Not Extend Term Amid Tension
The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, for the first time, has spoken about claims that he is ready to extend his term by two more years. Read more »
Somalia: Lack of Aid Funding, Violence Threaten People in Need - UN
The risk of famine still lingers in Somalia among displaced people despite increased humanitarian assistance and rains bringing some relief from the devastating drought, UN… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Somalia: Institutions Get a Boost to Help Bring the Country Closer to Debt Relief
Somalia's efforts toward building strong institutions received a boost with a new $75 million grant, the second in a series of two grants that are helping the country make progress… Read more »
Somalia: Blast Wounds One in Khartoum
An explosion caused damage this morning in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu. The explosion from a landmine was targeted at a vehicle carrying soldiers of the government army that… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Somalia: Benadir Regional Court Continues Televised Hearing of Corruption Cases
The Banadir regional court has again made a televised hearing of the case against 4 officers from Somali Immigration who were arrested for corruption. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Prepares Local Fighters for 2nd Phase of Anti-Al-Shabaab War
A large number of local fighters were shown in Guri'el district, Galmudug as they are prepared for the second phase of operations against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Somalia: President Chairs Meeting On Financial War On Al-Shabaab
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with the National Commission for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Probes Deadly Base Attack, Arrests Several Suspects
The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor confirmed that the recent suicide attack at Jaalle Siyad's camp led to the arrest of officers. Read more »
Somalia: Attack On Kenya Defence Forces Outpost Confirms Al-Shabaab Drone Use
Kenyan security forces have increased their operations along the country's 680-kilometer border with Somalia in response to recent attacks by al-Shabaab. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Somalia: Russia Writes Off All Somalia's Debts Ahead Key Summit
Somalia and Russia signed two agreements to settle Mogadishu's debts to Moscow totaling more than $690 million. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Signed a Cooperation Agreement With Italy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abshir Omar Jama, signed on Wednesday in Rome, a cooperation agreement with H.E. Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime… Read more »
East Africa: IOM Calls for Joint Efforts to End Trafficking in Persons From Horn of Africa
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, on Wednesday, called for coordinated efforts to end trafficking in persons from the Horn of Africa to… Read more »
Somalia: Army in Collaboration With Residents Kill 60 Al-Shabaab Fighters
More than 60 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a joint operation by government forces and local residents in the El-Dhun Agow area of the Bay region. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Tanzania Discuss On Trade and Investment Ties
Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre held a meeting with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan on the sidelines of the Africa Human Capital Heads of… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Somalia: PM Condemns 'Heinous and Cowardly' Attack in SNA Base
Somalia's prime minister has condemned Monday's suicide bombing at an army base in the capital, Mogadishu, the deadliest single attack in 2023. Read more »
Africa: AU Condemns Terrorist Attack On Military Academy
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has condemned a terrorist attack on a military academy in the capital, Mogadishu, which killed at least 25 soldiers on… Read more »