Somalia: PM Abiy Ahmed - Ethiopia Has No Intention of Causing Harm to Somalia

In his response to queries forwarded by members of the parliament at the house's regular session held today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stated that Ethiopia attaches greater… Read more »

Somalia: Severe Watery Diarrhea Kills Nearly 20 People in Central Somalia

At least 18 people, mostly children have died from the diarrhea disease that broke out in the Hawadley and the surrounding areas in the Hiran region. Read more »

Somalia: Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Somalia Kills 7

HAWO, Somalia - An overnight attack in the border town of Beled-Hawo within the Gedo region has left at least seven Ethnic Oromos dead while six others were wounded. Read more »

Somalia: UN Commits to Provide Technical Training for Somali Security Forces

The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) which has been actively supporting Somalia in enhancing the capabilities of the security forces, has committed to provide… Read more »

Africa: Floods Derail AU Mission Exit Plan in Somalia

The rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more… Read more »

Somalia: Nisa Says Wanted Al-Shabaab Leader Captured in Mogadishu

The Somali National Intelligence Service (NISA) has captured a leader of the Al-Shabaab group in Mogadishu after hiding from the radar for weeks. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Issue Statewide Alert for Murder Suspect

The Somali Police Force issued a statewide alert for a suspect in the murder of his pregnant wife in Mogadishu, the country's capital. Read more »

Somalia: NISA Shuts Down Al-Shabaab-Affiliated Websites

The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has released the list of Al-Shabaab-affiliated websites that it blocked from the public domains. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Attends a Crucial UAE Meeting On His Country's Security

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh attended a vital conference on his country's security which brought together representatives from several countries. Read more »

Somalia: U..S. Reaffirms Its Solidarity With Somalia to Protects Its Sovereignty

The United States has said again it shares with the partners in Africa the call for the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopia Is in a State of Isolation After Violated Somalia's Sovereignty - MP

Ethiopia has asked IGAD to hold an extraordinary summit on its current tension with Somalia over the recent illegal maritime MoU with Somaliland. Read more »

Somalia: Farmajo Welcomes Meeting Announced By Puntland Leader

The former president of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo released a statement concerning the country's situation following a meeting with Hassan Sheikh. Read more »

Somalia: ATMIS Hands Over 9 Military Bases to Somalia in Troop Withdrawal

The African Union Mission in Somalia (Atmis) said it has handed over nine military bases to the Somali government, marking the completion of the second phase of the troop… Read more »

Somalia: WHO Launches Project to Reduce Child Mortality

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has launched a project to reduce the alarmingly high number of child deaths related to pneumonia and diarrhea in Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Clashes Near Baidoa, Southern Somalia

Heavy fighting between Somali regional forces and Al-Shabaab fighters happened on the outskirts of Baidoa city, which currently serves as the Southwest state capital. Read more »

Africa: AU Troops Handover Seven Military Bases to Somali Army

ATMIS officially handed over 7 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to the Federal Government of Somalia at a ceremony in Mogadishu, marking the completion of Phase Two of the ATMIS… Read more »

Somalia: Ksrelief Chief Visits Somalia to Launch $45 Million of Aid Projects

The head of the Saudi aid agency, KSrelief, arrived in Somalia on Sunday to help launch 24 humanitarian relief projects worth a combined $45 million, the Saudi Press Agency… Read more »

Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Target Car Carrying Al-Shabaab Fighters

Somali forces with the help of foreign soldiers carried out an operation in the Ali Hayle on the border between Middle Shabelle and Galgaduud regions. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland Readied for Final Push Against Al-Shabaab, Says Security Minister

The minister of security of Jubaland state of Somalia Yusuf Hussein Osman alias Dhumaal said his regional forces are fully prepared for the war on Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Parliament Endorses Resolution Paving the Wat for Constitutional Changes

The lawmakers of Somalia's Federal parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution on procedural rules for constitutional changes. Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions Threaten Horn of Africa Stability - Partners

The African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan. Read more »

East Africa: Somali Government Releases Report On Latest Developments

The government of Somalia issued a 12-point report on latest developments in the country. Read more »

Somalia: Hormuud Telecom and Somali Security Agencies Discuss Cooperation

The security Agencies of Somalia and Hormuud Telecom agreed to discuss disputed issues regarding data privacy that resulted in the closure of the company's main headquarters. Read more »

Somalia: A Massive Protest Erupts in Mogadishu Against Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal

Thousands of people took to the streets in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to protest against the sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region of… Read more »

Somalia: UN Concerned About the Fate of Personnel Traveling On Helicopter Seized in Somalia

The UN remains concerned about the fate of personnel traveling on one of its helicopters in Somalia that reportedly was seized on Wednesday by al-Shabaab militants, though no… Read more »