June 21, 2023
Somalia: PM Visits Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre visited the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base in Somalia
Reports reaching us in Bardhere district of Gedo region indicate that two suicide blasts and heavy gunfire were heard outside a military base. Read more »
Somalia: Int'l Partners Call for Calm and Restraint in Puntland
International partners said they are concerned about the violence in Garowe and its impact on civilians. The partners call for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and a return… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Puntland Capital
Heavy gunfire started in Garowe after the Puntland parliament began a meeting on the controversial article of reviewing the constitution. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Buying Drones for the Troops in Somalia After Attack
Ugandan President Museveni has said that he is planning to buy drones to the UPDF forces in Somalia if they cannot get support from their partners. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Calls for an Immediate End to Puntland Violence
The Speaker of the Somali parliament Sheikh Aden Madobe has called for an immediate end to the violence in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Troops, SSC Fighters Clash Outside Lasanod City
Fighting between Somaliland troops and authorities in Las Anod, Sool Regional capital, which continued since January 2023. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Somalia: Concerns Raised Over Ex-Jubaland Militia's Presence in Kenya
Earlier this month, Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe appointed a new governor for the Gedo region which has been the epicentre of a multi-faceted political dispute. Read more »
Somalia: Kenyan Soldiers Injured in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Lamu
Several General Service Unit (GSU) officers sustained injuries on Sunday after their vehicle ran over an explosive device at Mlima wa Faru in Lamu County. Read more »
Somalia: Govt Says Army Killed Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members in Raid
The Somali government said that the last operation against Al-Shabaab, which took place on June 16 in the Jamame town killed 43 militants. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Somalia: Hirshabelle Fires Governor Who Played a Major Role in Anti-Al-Shabab Push
The president of Hirshabeelle state has dismissed the governor of Hiran region, Ali Jeyte Osman, who played a major role in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Somalia: UN Envoy Wraps up Her Regional Tour in Jubaland
Wrapping up her initial round of visits to Somalia's Federal Member States, the new top United Nations official for Somalia today visited Jubaland where she met with its leadership… Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes Five Men On Espionage Charges
Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia on Thursday, according to local media. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes 5 Men On Espionage Charges
Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia 9n Thursday, according to local media. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Pays Rare Visit to Serbia for Key Talks
Yusuf Madale, the mayor of Mogadishu arrived in BELGRADE for first visit to Serbia, where Somalia has a diplomatic mission. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Somalia: Puntland President Opens 52nd Session of Parliament Amid Tension
The President of Puntland Said Abdullahi has on Thursday opened the 52nd session of the state assembly in Garowe amid brewing electoral tension. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Visits Jubaland State During Somalia Trip
The President of the Jubbaland state, Ahmed Madobe received in Kismayo the head of US Africa Command, General Michael E. Langley, who is visiting Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Gen. Langley Visits Somalia
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Mogadishu and Kismayo, Somalia June 13-14. Read more »
Somalia: President Convenes Meeting With Foreign Diplomats
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a meeting with the ambassadors of foreign countries based in Mogadishu to discuss key issues. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Somalia: Bomb Blast Hits Security Checkpoint in Mogadishu
A witness says a deafening explosion was heard on Friday in the Somali capital, Mogadishu amidst tightened security. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Attends 2nd Arab Forum for Equality in Beirut
Somalia participated in the 2nd Arab Forum for Equality organized by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in Beirut, under the title "One Voice...… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Discuss Military, Defence Cooperation
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the defense minister of Somalia is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as bilateral relations warm up. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Policemen Injured in Roadside Blast On Kenya-Somalia Border
Seven Kenyan policemen were injured Wednesday in a roadside blast in Mandera County bordering Somalia. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Somalia: UN Security Council Issues Statement On Somalia Situation
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland President Names New Governor for the Disputed Gedo
The President of Jubbaland, Ahmed Madobe has appointed a new governor for the Gedo region which has been the epicenter of a dispute for many years. Read more »