Somalia: Somali Govt Forces Vacate Grounds Recovered From Al-Shabaab

The Somali government forces vacated three military bases in the central region of Mudug, a shocking move that may jeopardize years of security gains. Read more »

Somalia: Qatar Charity Launches 'Endless Giving' Campaign in Somalia

Qatar Charity has launched projects for the Holy Ramadan season in Somalia for the year 1445 AH (2024) within the framework of starting to implement its Ramadan campaign "Endless… Read more »

Somalia: Shock As a 80-Year-Old Father Kills His Son in Somalia

A shocking murder took place last night in the Karaan district of Mogadishu after an 80-year-old father killed his son with his own hands. Read more »

Somalia: UN Mision in Somalia Extends Its Warmest Wishes to People for Ramadan

As the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan starts, the United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis. Read more »

Somalia: Somali, Foreign Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Base, Kill 3 Militants

The SNA forces with the help of the United States military have carried out a joint operation against the Al-Shabaab group in the Lower Shabelle region. Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Control 60 Percent of Somalia, Says General Birhanu Jula

The commander of the Ethiopian Defense Forces, General Birhanu Jula, who gave an interview to the government TV, said that the Ethiopian military is in control of 60% of Somalia,… Read more »

Somalia: Official, Witnesses - Explosives Likely Started Mogadishu Market Fire

Explosives likely caused a huge fire that gutted a section of Mogadishu's biggest market, Bakara, on Sunday, an official and witnesses in the Somali capital said. Read more »

Somalia: Somali PM Inaugurates Newly-Built Main Road in Mogadishu

The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region. Read more »

Somalia: Degrading Al-Shabaab Is Our Top Priority in 2024, Says Somali President

The President of Somalia the priority of his government is to fight and eliminate the Al-Shabaab and restore law and order in the entire country before his 4-year tenure ends in… Read more »

Somalia: UN Calls for Greater Effort in Ensuring Women's Inclusion in Somali Politics

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the United Nations today called on the Somali authorities to invest greater effort in ensuring women's inclusion in politics and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Military Continues Gains in the War Against Al-Shabaab

The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab extremist militants. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Makes Attempts to Ease Ethiopia, Somalia Tensions

Kenya's President William Ruto has engaged a higher gear for back channels to ease tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, motivated by business fervor in both countries. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Kills 30 Al-Shabaab Members in Jubaland State

An hours-long operation that was carried out jointly by Somali and regional forces in areas of the Lower Jubba region targeted Al-Shabaab's main bases. Read more »

Somalia: Two Ex-Presidents Hold Meeting On Issues Regarding Constitutional Changes

The former presidents of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, held a special meeting last night in Mogadishu regarding constitutional issues. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Says Will Never Accept Ethiopia's 'Attempt' to Annex Territory

Somalia would never accept an attempt to annex a part of its territory, the country's acting minister for foreign affairs and international cooperation said on Friday, commenting… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Refutes Report of Suspending Flights to Avoid Somali Airspace

Ethiopian Airlines on Friday evening denied media reports claiming that it would reroute flights to avoid Somali airspace, which had previously been utilized for flights en route… Read more »

Somalia: Farmajo Expected to Be Back Home After Long Absence

The former president of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo is expected to return to the country on Friday. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President Arrives in Turkey for Forum

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh has arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Is Now in a State of Climate Emergency, Says President

In an address at the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, stressed the existential threat of climate change and the need for immediate global action. Read more »

Africa: Somali Army Chief Meets AU Military Officials On War Against Al-Shabaab

The Somali Army chief, Ibrahim Sheikh, met with AU military officials to discuss ways to speed up the ongoing all-out war on Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »

Somalia: AU Appoints New Deputy Head of Somalia Mission

The newly appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) to Somalia, Mr. Sivuyile Thandikhaya  Bam , on Sunday, February… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council

Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations… Read more »

Somalia: School Teacher Stabbed to Death in Mogadishu Buried After a Week

After one week, today, the late Abdirahman Maclow Abikar, who was a school teacher, was killed a week ago in the school where he was a teacher. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Sentences 41 Al-Shabab Militants, Including Leader to Prison Terms

The Ethiopian government on Monday announced that 41 members of Al-Shabab fighters including a military leader were sentenced to jail terms. The leader is sentenced to life in… Read more »

Somalia: An Israeli Plane Escaped Hijacking Over Somalia

Hostile elements" attempted to take over the communication network of an El Al plane flying from Phuket to Ben-Gurion Airport on Saturday night and divert it from its destination,… Read more »