Somalia: Sodma Chief Visits Kismayo to Assess Drought Situation in Jubbaland

The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, arrived in Kismayo on Monday, leading a delegation to the temporary capital of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's President Condemns Somaliland Actions, Warns Against Foreign-Backed Recognition

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday strongly condemned recent moves by Somaliland authorities, warning they threaten Somalia's unity and sovereignty and accusing the… Read more »

Somalia: China Foreign Minister Postpones Planned Visit to Somalia

A planned visit to Mogadishu by China's foreign minister Wang Yi was postponed on Friday due to unspecified reasons. Read more »

Africa: China's Foreign Minister Meets With Chairperson of the African Union Commission

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali, U.S.-Backed Forces Destroy Al-Shabaab Bomb Factory, Kill 18 in Middle Juba

Somali government forces, backed by international partners including the US military, carried out a planned operation late on Thursday night targeting Al-Shabaab in the town of… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Political Group Adopts Platform, Names Presidential Candidate in Mogadishu

The Haybad Qaran (HQ) Union on Thursday adopted its constitution and political program and endorsed former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon as its presidential candidate during a… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Says WFP Aid Remains Under UN Control Amid US Concerns

Somalia's federal government on Wednesday said food aid stored at a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse remains under the custody of the UN agency, responding to concerns raised… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Officials Visit Wargaadhi Town Following Major Al-Shabaab Attack

The governor of Middle Shabelle region, Mahamoud Mohamed Noor, and Hirshabelle State police chief, General Hassan Dhicisow, visited the town of Wargaadhi on Thursday, following a… Read more »

West Africa: Burkina Faso Says It Foiled Coup Attempt Against President Traore

Burkina Faso's government says it has thwarted an attempted coup against President Ibrahim Traore, accusing former transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba of… Read more »

Africa: African Union Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

The African Union's Peace and Security Council has strongly condemned Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, calling the move illegal and a threat to… Read more »

Somalia: Protesters Rally in Mogadishu Against Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Somalia's capital Today to protest Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, organisers and officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Rejects 'External Pressure' Over Palestinian Displacement

Somalia has rejected what it described as external pressure to accept the forcible displacement of Palestinians, condemning the proposal as a "criminal act" and vowing not to take… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Hargeisa

Somalia on Tuesday strongly condemned the entry of Israel's Foreign Minister into Hargeisa, describing it as a "blatant violation" of the country's sovereignty, political unity,… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Conducts Airstrikes On Isis in Northeastern Somalia

The United States military said it carried out a series of airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group in Somalia in coordination with the federal government between January 1 and… Read more »

Somalia: ITUC Voices Concern Over Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing more than 200 million workers worldwide, expressed strong concern over Israel's announcement recognizing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Five Militants in Gedo Operation

CILAAN, Somalia, Jan. 6, 2026 - The Somali National Army (SNA) said it killed five militants during a security operation in the Ceel-Cilaan area, about 30 kilometres east of… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia's President Meets Former Leader Amid Push for Political Dialogue

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a private meeting late on Sunday night in Mogadishu with former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, a senior opposition figure, amid renewed… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Raids Target Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Lower Shabelle Region

Somalia's national army said on Sunday its elite Turkey-trained Gorgor commandos carried out a planned operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants in the Jawad Ari area of the Lower… Read more »

Somalia: At Least Two Soldiers Killed in Roadside Explosion in Northeastern Somalia

At least two Puntland security personnel, including a senior officer, were killed and more than five others injured in a roadside explosion on the road between Bosaso and Dhaadar,… Read more »

Somalia: Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Somalia's Unity During Riyadh Talks

Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisaalam Abdi Ali paid an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, holding talks with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan that focused on… Read more »

Somalia: President Chairs Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting As Somalia Reviews Security Gains

Somalia's federal cabinet on Monday held an extraordinary meeting to review the country's security situation, hail recent military gains against the Al-Shabaab Islamist group and… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Says Elite Forces Kill 15 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Overnight Raid

Somalia's defence ministry said on Sunday that elite national army forces carried out a major overnight operation in the town of Jilib in the Middle Juba region, killing at least… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Army's Ground Forces' Chief Inspects Frontline Troops in Central Town

Somalia's army chief for ground forces inspected frontline positions in the central town of Beledweyne on Sunday, urging troops to strengthen national defence and intensify… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says US-Backed Operations Kill Key Al-Shabaab Leaders

Somalia's defence minister said Saturday that security forces, backed by international partners, have killed two senior Al-Shabaab leaders in a carefully planned air strike,… Read more »

Somalia: Armed Forces Kill 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Targeted Raid

Somali special forces, Danab, carried out a targeted operation Friday night in Bulo Fulay, a key Al-Shabaab stronghold in the Bay region, killing 20 members of the militant group,… Read more »