Somalia: Somali Militants Target Presidential Convoy in Bomb Attack - President Unharmed

A bomb attack targeted the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia on Tuesday, but the president emerged unharmed. The attack occurred near the Ceel-Gaabta junction,… Read more »

Somalia: A Yemeni Fishing Vessel Hijacked Off Somalia Coast

In the latest of a series of pirate hijackings off Somalia this year EUNAVFOR ATALANTA reported a suspected hijacking of Yemini dhow, or fishing vessel, on 16 March in the vicinity… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Serbia Discuss Bilateral Relations

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Ðurić held phone talks with Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi on Tuesday, discussing ways to enhance diplomatic ties and cooperation. Read more »

Somalia: National Security Advisor Assures President Hassan Sheikh Safe After Attack On His Convoy

Somali National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, has confirmed that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is safe following a recent bombing attack on his convoy at the Ceel-Gaabta… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Visits Frontlines As Govt Forces Battle Al-Shabaab

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited frontline positions on Monday to show support for government forces and local militias fighting against Al-Shabaab insurgents. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Clash With Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle Region

Somali National Army (SNA) forces, alongside local militias, launched an operation against Al-Shabaab militants in the Laba-garas area of the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Somali Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre has appointed several new members to the government, with a focus on key ministries and deputy… Read more »

Somalia: Prime Minister of Somalia Launches National Transformation Plan 2025-2029

Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre officially launched the National Transformation Plan (NTP) 2025-2029 today in Mogadishu, marking a significant milestone in Somalia's path… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Prime Minister Chairs Meeting On Election Preparations

Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, chaired a critical meeting today focused on accelerating the country's election process. The meeting, which brought together government… Read more »

Somalia: Kenyan Police Officer Killed, Another Injured in Clash With Somalia's NISA Forces

A Kenyan police officer was killed and another wounded in a clash with Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) along the border on Saturday, police said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President Fires His Advisor for Federal States' Affairs

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has dismissed his Presidential Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs, Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim (Qoone), from his position. Read more »

Somalia: At Least 41 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in a Joint Operation, Says NISA

At least 41 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior members, were killed in a series of airstrikes conducted by Somali military forces in coordination with the National Intelligence… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Awards Cash Prizes At Annual Holy Quran Competition

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presided over the closing ceremony of the annual Holy Quran Competition, held during Ramadan, where winners were awarded cash prizes for… Read more »

Somalia: Israel and Ethiopia Seek to Expand Their Bilateral Relations and War On Al-Shabaab

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timothewos, on Wednesday in Jerusalem, where they pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's PM Chairs Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Security and Key Appointments

The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, chaired a cabinet meeting where key issues concerning the country's security and ongoing operations… Read more »

Somalia: Defense Minister - Over 150 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Airstrikes in Southern Somalia

Somali Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, announced that more than 150 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in airstrikes carried out in southern Somalia over the past 48 hours. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Visits Wounded Soldiers and Local Defenders Following Al-Shabaab Clashes

Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, visited soldiers and local defenders who were injured during recent clashes with Al-Shabaab in Middle… Read more »

Somalia: Intense Fighting Erupts Between Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle

Intense fighting broke out in the Middle Shabelle region on Wednesday, as Somali government forces clashed with Al-Shabaab militants near Laba Garas, close to Cadle town. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Strengthens Financial Crime Measures With New Legislative Amendments

In a significant move to enhance its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework, Somalia's Parliament approved key amendments to the country's… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Shuts Down Al-Shabaab-Pro Websites

The Somali Federal Government has shut down 12 websites that were pro-Al-Shabaab, following a successful operation that had earlier resulted in the closure of more than 30 other… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Visits Business Hubs to Monitor Security and Development

The Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Banaadir region, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, visited several business centers in the capital on Tuesday evening to assess security and the ongoing… Read more »

Somalia: At Least 7 Killed in Al-Shabaab Siege On Beledweyne Hotel

Al-Shabaab militants stormed a hotel in central Somalia's Beledweyne on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, including local elders and officials, in a deadly siege that… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Receives Wounded Soldiers At Airport, Reaffirms Commitment to Defeating Al-Shabaab

At Mogadishu airport, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has received wounded Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers who had fought against… Read more »

Somalia: 16 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Lower Shabelle Airstrikes - NISA

The Somali government reported on Sunday that 16 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in two separate airstrikes in the vicinity of Basra, in the Lower Shabelle region, late on Saturday… Read more »

Somalia: Explosion and Gun Attack Target Anti-Al-Shabaab Meeting in Beledweyne

This morning, an explosion struck a house in Beledweyne, the capital of the Hiran region, where government officials, leading traditional elders, and other military officers were… Read more »