Somalia: Puntland Rejects FGs Directives Banning Tiktok and Telegram and 1xbet

On Wednesday, speaking at a press conference in Garowe, Mohamoud Aidid Dirir, the Minister of Information and Technology of Puntland boycotted the Federal Ministry of Technology's… Read more »

Somalia: Car Bomb Explosion Hits Near Stadium in Mogadishu

An explosion occurred near Mogadishu Stadium on Tuesday, the latest in a series of attacks in Somalia as the government is now at war with Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Violent Protests in Mogadishu Following the Arrest of Top Army General

Mogadishu witnessed a large and violent protest on Sunday over the arrest of a military officer General Sheegow Ahmed on Saturday morning after a clash. Read more »

Somalia: Fresh Clashes Reported in Puntland Capital, Garowe Amid Political Tension

One police force officer was injured, after a clash last night between a group of gangs and police forces in Puntland capital, Garowe. Read more »

Somalia: Police Arrest Alleged Al-Shabaab Operative With Nail Bomb Ingredients in Kiambu

The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has arrested a man in Kiambu suspected of being a terrorist linked to the Somalia-based extremist group Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Police, Military Clash in Mogadishu - Several Reported Killed

A battle that lasted for almost 10 hours occurred in Dharkenley district within Mogadishu between the police forces and a Somali military general's guards. Read more »

Somalia: PM Hamza Expresses Condolences After Renowned Poet Killed in Shelling

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has expressed condolences on the death of renowned poet Jama Kediye, who lost his life in Somaliland mortar shelling. Read more »

Somalia: Bihi Says Current Conflict Will Not Derail Somaliland's Spirit for Development

The leader of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi spoke about the current political crisis and conflict in his breakaway region, which failed to gain global recognition. Read more »

Somalia: Turkish-Trained Gogor Elite Forces Target Al-Shabaab Bases

In conjunction with clan militias, the national army has dislodged Al-Shabaab from swathes of central Somalia, marking a breakthrough in the 16-year war. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Assures Galmudug of the Liberation of Entire Region

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that his government will carry out a military operation to retake the last areas in Galmudug from Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Special Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Bases Near Kismayo City

The specially U.S-trained forces from SNA's Danab commando brigade raided villages under Janay Abdale in the Lower Jubba region, south of Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Central Bank Opens 1st Branch in Galmudug State

A milestone has been reached in Somalia as the central bank expands its service to Galmudug state, the first of its kind in 30 years. Read more »

Somalia: Troops Sweep Into Al-Shabaab Bases in Central Region

A planned operation by the Federal Government of Somalia troops carried out an operation in the Galhareeri district of the Galgaduud region, Thursday. Read more »

Somalia: Kenya, Somalia Sign Agreement to Boost Flight Frequency

Kenya and Somalia on Wednesday signed a bilateral air services agreement that will see their airlines increase the frequency of travel in both countries. Read more »

Somalia: SNA Soldiers Dead in Mogadishu Bomb Explosion

Somali army vehicle drove over a landmine near Darusalam area in Mogadishu on Thursday. Read more »

East Africa: WFP Says 76.7 Mln People Food Insecure in Eastern Africa

The UN World Food Program (WFP) said that some 76.7 million people were food insecure in Eastern Africa as of early July, a decrease compared to the lean season in 2022. Read more »

Somalia: NISA Says Averted a Would-Be-Suicide Car Bomb in Mogadishu

The National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] said it has averted a would-suicide car bomb at Biyaha on the outskirts of Mogadishu on Tuesday night. Read more »

Somalia: Galmudug Seeks a Solution to Clan-Revenge Murders

Galmudug state said it is working to find a solution to the recurrent clan-revenge murders in the rural areas, which have increased in recent times. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, U.S. Discuss Stepping up Fight Against Al-Shabaab

The prime minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Barre received the US Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Shane Dixon at his office in Mogadishu on Tuesday, August 8. Read more »

Ethiopia: Children Killed in Somali Region in Suspected Clan Revenge

At least 5 children were killed in Qorof village under Galladi District in Dollo Region of the Somali Regional state located east of Ethiopia, reports said. Read more »

Somalia: SNA, Foreign Forces Avert Would-Be Suicide Al-Shabaab Car Bombs in Central Region

The SNA forces with the help of foreign troops carried out an operation early today in the Mukayle area under the Bulaburte district of the Hiran region. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Journalist Wins Australia/National Union of Somali Journalists'photo Prize

Somali female journalist, Nura Abdi Iman Moge, has won a Somali photojournalism prize - an initiative of the Australian High Commission in Kenya and the National Union of Somali… Read more »

Somalia: Two Killed, 10 Injured As Over 60 Terrorists Attack Civilians in Kenya

Over 60 terrorists affiliated with the al-Shabaab terror group from Somalia on Tuesday targeted civilians in Kenya's Lamu County, killing two and injuring at least 10 others. Read more »

Somalia: UN Root for More Robust Breastfeeding Awareness

Somalia and the UN agencies on Tuesday started World Breastfeeding Week, calling for all to promote and support breastfeeding awareness in every setting. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Insists He Will Not Extend Term Amid Tension

The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, for the first time, has spoken about claims that he is ready to extend his term by two more years. Read more »