Djibouti: Djibouti Issues Statement On Somalia-Ethiopia Diplomatic Tension

Djibouti issued a statement on the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia that resulted from an agreement at the beginning of this month in Addis Ababa between Prime Minister Abiy… Read more »

Somalia: Appalling Torture and Illegal Detention of Journalists in Somaliland Strangles Independent Journalism

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is profoundly horrified by the continued mistreatment of journalists from MM Somali TV, who were violently raided, physically… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Defence Minister Resigns Over Sea Deal With Ethiopia

The Minister of Defense of Somaliland, Abdiqani Mohamud Aateeye, has announced that he has resigned from the ministerial position after opposing the agreement between Somaliland… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia - Puntland's Said Deni Wins Re-Election in Historic Vote

The outgoing president of Puntland Said Abdullahi Deni was re-elected on Monday to serve the second term in the top office, making new history. Read more »

Somalia: Ground and Air Operation Target Al-Shabaab Base in Central Somalia

The government forces backed by local clan militia engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in the southern Mudug region, military sources and residents said. Read more »

Somalia: Turkey Says Stands With Somalia in Its Fight Against Al-Shabaab

The Turkish president on Friday told his Somali counterpart that Türkiye stands with Somalia in its fight against terrorism, the Communications Directorate said. Read more »

Somalia: US Rejects International Recognition for Breakaway Somaliland

The United States on Wednesday rejected international recognition for breakaway Somaliland and called for calm after the region's leaders signed a deal with Ethiopia. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fighters Surrender to Somali Government

Two Al Shabaab fighters have surrendered to the government forces of Somalia in the Bakool region as the war on the group enters its second phase. Read more »

Somalia: At Least 46 Militants Killed in Fresh Airstrike in Central Somalia

An airstrike in central Somalia killed 46 fighters people amid a stepped-up military operation against the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland's New Parliament Sworn in Amid Dispute Over the List

The newly picked 66 members of the Puntland parliament were sworn in on the holy Qur'an on Monday at the House's HQs in the state capital, Garowe. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Police Camp in Mandera

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Friday morning attacked the National Police Service's (NPS) Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp in Mandera County. Read more »

Ethiopia: Somaliland President Arrives in Addis Ababa for Talks With Ethiopia PM

The President of the breakaway region of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, has arrived in Addis Ababa today. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Spy Agency Arrests 8, Including Ugandan Linked to Al-Shabaab

The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] said it detained eight people in connection with the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Vows to Step Up Fight Against Terrorism in 2024

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his government will intensify the fight against al-Shabab terrorists in 2024. Read more »

Somalia: WFP Requires $364 Million in 6 Months to Scale Up Activities in Somalia

The World Food Program (WFP) has said it requires 364 million U.S. dollars in net funding across all activities to scale up humanitarian assistance in Somalia between December 2023… Read more »

Somalia: Ex-President Voices Concern Over Deepening Crisis in Somalia's Puntland

The ex-Puntland president Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas was alarmed by the deepening political and electoral crisis in his region ahead of the 8 January election. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Pirates Hijack 2nd Ship in a Month, Raising Concerns

Britain's maritime watchdog said another ship had been hijacked off the coast of Somalia on Friday, raising fears that Somali pirates are back again, around ten. years after they… Read more »

Somalia: More Than 70 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Somalia Military Operation

Heavy fighting between Somali troops and Al-Shabaab took place in the Aboodin area of the Lower Jubba region amid an intensified military offensive. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia - Khatumo State Turns Its Back On Puntland, Focuses On Autonomy

SSC-Khatumo state based in Las Anod city announced on Saturday that it will not be part of the 2024 Puntland elections, insisting on being a separate state. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Minster for Women's Affairs Dies in Djibouti

Hon Khadija Mohamed Diriye, the minister of women's affairs for the Federal government of Somalia has passed away in Djibouti today following a minor surgery. Read more »

Somalia: Experts Warn That Somali Pirates May Cooperate With Yemen's Houthis

A cargo ship flying the flag of Malta and hijacked by Somali pirates is heading to Yemen, which has led to fears that the Somali pirates are collaborating with the Houthis. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Court Hands Down Jail Sentences Against Isis Militants

A top military court in Somalia on Saturday announced prison sentences against convicted ISIS operatives held for terrorism charges. Read more »

Somalia: USAID Chief Meets With Somali President

Administrator Samantha Power met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia to discuss how the United States and USAID-supported development can best support Somalia's… Read more »

Africa: Somalia, AU Forces Vow to Ramp up Offensive Against Al-Shabaab

Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have vowed to intensify military operations to flush out al-Shabab militants following the lifting of a… Read more »

Africa: Two Somali Nationals Killed in Their Shops in Cape Town

Two Somali nationals were killed in South Africa in the latest in series of xenophobic attacks against foreigners in the country. Read more »