Somalia: Somali Pirates Equip MV Abdullah With Heavy Artillery

Somali pirates, who hijacked MV Abdullah on 12 March, are now armed with heavy artillery and have reportedly fired warning shots to assert their control and stronghold of the ship… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Is Winning War Against Al Shabaab, Shows Global Index

Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts against al Shabaab are paying off and have earned global recognition. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Plans Counterattack After Losing Ground to Al-Shabaab

A military official in central Somalia announced they are planning to launch a counter-offensive days after losing several areas to the Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: A Govt Recap Report Sheds Light On Latest Events in Somalia

The government of Somalia has issued a report on the latest developments in the country, including president's trip to Eritrea and war on Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Two Dead, 3 Hurt in IED Explosion At AU Base in Southern Somalia

Two Somali soldiers have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion at an AU military base in the Lower Shabelle region, south of Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Receives UNHCR Representative in Mogadishu

The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday received Mr. Charles Mballa, the UNHCR Representative, at his office in the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: In Somalia, Green Climate Fund Tests New Approach for Left-Out Communities

One of the world's most vulnerable countries, Somalia is bearing the brunt of climate extremes. Read more »

Somalia: Suspected U.S. Drone Strike Kills 21 Civilians in Somalia

At least 21 civilians, among them women and children were killed on Monday night by an airstrike on their village outside Afgoye district, 30 km northwest of Mogadishu, the Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Indian Navy Seizes Bulgarian Ship From Somali Pirates and Rescues the Crew

Indian naval forces including special commandos seized a cargo vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates, rescuing 17 crew members, a spokesperson for the navy said on… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Attends High-Level Forum in Ethiopia Amid Soaring Relations

The Ambassador of Somalia to Ethiopia, Abdullahi Mohamed Warfa, attended the 22nd meeting of the Executive Council of the African Union at the African Union headquarters in Addis… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Vows to Ramp Up Security Operations to Regain Territories From Al-Shabab

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has vowed to intensify security operations across the country to reclaim territories from al-Shabab terrorists. Read more »

Somalia: Paris Club Creditors Cancel 99 Percent of Somalia's Debt

The Paris Club of Creditors has reached an agreement with the government of Somalia that will result in the cancellation of up to $2 billion of the country's debt- approximately… Read more »

Somalia: ATMIS Commits to a Smooth Security Transition in Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) will ensure a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn of Africa country. Read more »

East Africa: Somali Security, Atmis and a 'Seamless' Transfer

Mogadishu (Somalia) The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) says it is in the middle of a seamless transfer of security responsibilities ahead of exiting the Horn… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Pirates Threaten to Kill Bangladeshi Sailors If Ransom Isn't Paid

The Somali pirates who hijacked the ship MV Abdullah have threatened to start killing the Bangladeshi sailors held hostage unless they are paid a ransom. Read more »

Somalia: How Somalia-Turkey Defence Deal Torpedoed a Rival UAE Agreement

When the Somali cabinet approved a military cooperation deal with the United Arab Emirates in February 2023, there was an uproar in Mogadishu. Parliamentarians believed the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Vacate Grounds Recovered From Al-Shabaab

The Somali government forces vacated three military bases in the central region of Mudug, a shocking move that may jeopardize years of security gains. Read more »

Somalia: Qatar Charity Launches 'Endless Giving' Campaign in Somalia

Qatar Charity has launched projects for the Holy Ramadan season in Somalia for the year 1445 AH (2024) within the framework of starting to implement its Ramadan campaign "Endless… Read more »

Somalia: Shock As a 80-Year-Old Father Kills His Son in Somalia

A shocking murder took place last night in the Karaan district of Mogadishu after an 80-year-old father killed his son with his own hands. Read more »

Somalia: UN Mision in Somalia Extends Its Warmest Wishes to People for Ramadan

As the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan starts, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis. Read more »

Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Base, Kill 3 Militants

The SNA forces with the help of the United States military have carried out a joint operation against the Al-Shabaab group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula

The commander of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula, who gave an interview to the government TV, said that the Ethiopian military is in control of 60% of Somalia,… Read more »

Somalia: Official, Witnesses - Explosives Likely Started Mogadishu Market Fire

Explosives likely caused a huge fire that gutted a section of Mogadishu's biggest market, Bakara, on Sunday, an official and witnesses in the Somali capital said. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Inaugurates Newly-Built Main Road in Mogadishu

The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region. Read more »

Somalia: Degrading Al-Shabaab Is Our Top Priority in 2024, Says Somali President

The President of Somalia the priority of his government is to fight and eliminate the Al-Shabaab and restore law and order in the entire country before his 4-year tenure ends in… Read more »