Somalia: Fighting Resumes in the Disputed City of Las Anod

Heavy fighting again erupted in the town of Lasanod on Saturday following UN calls for a ceasefire and an immediate cessation of the hostilities. Read more »

Somalia: President Visits Jowhar Ahead of All-Out Military Offensive

President Hassan Sheikh lands in Jowhar, HirShabelle state headquarters while the government is planning the 2nd phase of the military operation to get rid of Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: UNFPA Team Pays a Visit to Southwest State

The President of the Southwest state Abdiaziz Laftagareen, received a delegation from UNFPA at the Presidential palace in Baidoa City on Monday. Read more »

East Africa: 2.7 Mln People Displaced By Drought in Horn of Africa - WFP

Drought conditions in the Horn of Africa region have displaced around 2.7 million people, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said Sunday. Read more »

Somalia: One Person Missing After Boat Carrying Miraa Capsizes in Lamu

One person is yet to be found following a tragic boat accident that occurred in the waters of Mkokoni-mlango wa Chanu in Lamu East Sub County. Read more »

Somalia: House Speaker Hosts Banquet Dinner for His Predecessors

Sheikh Aden Madobe, the speaker of the Lower House Chamber of Parliament has hosted a banquet dinner for former speakers of the house. Read more »

Somalia: At Least 18 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Danab Force Operation

The Danab commandos carried out operations against Al-Shabaab in the villages between the Gal'ad district and the Bud-bud of Galgudud region. Read more »

Somalia: Govt Aims to Overcome Its Challenges As Talks Enter Second Day

The meeting between the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the former leaders at Villa Somalia entered the 2nd day. Read more »

Somalia: Five Held As Weapons Discovered in Transport Bus in Mandera

Five people were on Tuesday arrested in connection with a firearm and several rounds of ammunition that were found in public transport bus. Read more »

Somalia: Villa Somalia Expresses Hope for Resolving Dispute With Puntland

The chief of staff of Villa Somalia Hussein Sheikh expressed hope that an agreement will be reached on the dispute between the Federal government and Puntland. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Says 40 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Jubaland

The SNA forces with the support of the Jubaland regional soldiers have carried out several operations in which many Al-Shabaab fighters died. Read more »

Somalia: Qatar Charity Supports Somali Fishermen With Fishing Boats

As part of its humanitarian contribution to achieving comprehensive and sustainable development for needy groups, Qatar Charity has donated a set of fishing boats equipped with the… Read more »

Somalia: UNICEF Alarmed By Deaths of 6 Children in Landmine Explosion

UNICEF is deeply saddened by reports that six children were among the victims in a landmine explosion that killed 8 people on Sunday, near the town of Bulaburde, in the Hirshabelle… Read more »

Somalia: Elite Political Leaders Gather to Discuss National Issues

President Hassan Sheikh and ex-leaders are gathering at Villa Somalia on Wednesday to discuss the current political and security situation. Read more »

Somalia: Aviation Authority Releases Preliminary Report On Mogadishu Plane Crash

The Somali Civil Aviation Authority spoke about the plane crash at Mogadishu airport, which injured two people who were among the passengers onboard. Read more »

Somalia: Several Injured As Plane Crashes in Somalia Airport

A plane carrying passengers has crash-landed at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport on Tuesday morning. Read more »

Somalia: PM Calls On Puntland Leaders to Resolve Polls Dispute Through Dialogue

The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre has called for a peaceful end to the political conflict in Puntland state following deadly clashes. Read more »

Africa: Second Batch of AU Troops Set to Leave By September

Six former ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) forward operating bases (FOBs) are now manned and managed by Somali Security Forces (SSF) with plans well in hand for… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Attends Int'l Forum in China

The Somali ambassador to China Awale Kulane has attended an International conference hosted by China International Development Cooperation Agency. Read more »

Somalia: Court Hands Down 15-Year Jail Sentence to Al-Shabaab Member

The Somali military Court sentenced Yusuf Duqow Hussein Dhicisow, who was a member of the Al-Shabaab group, to 15 years in prison. Read more »

Somalia: Family Members Killed in Somalia Explosion

Eight members of the same family were killed in a mine explosion in central Somalia on Sunday, as confirmed by local security officials. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Airstrikes Kill 10 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three collective self-defense airstrikes overnight in a remote area near Afmadow, approximately… Read more »

Somalia: The Former Immediate Finance Minster Welcomes His Sacking

The Minister of Finance Dr. Elmi Mohamud Noor has positively welcomed his sacking by Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Saturday, July 8. Read more »

Somalia: At Least 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Raid Near Afmadow - Ministry

The federal government of Somalia reported an operation in Welmarow, 40 km away from Afmadow in the Lower Juba region, targeting Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Carried Out First Cabinet Reshuffle of His Premiership

Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has reshuffled his cabinet following a dispute over the suspension of senior officials at the finance ministry. Read more »