Somalia: Mortar Shells Hit Civilian Houses in Las Anod Town

The troops of the breakaway region of Somaliland were reported to have fired mortar shells towards LasAnod city from their base in Gooja-Adde area. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Ethiopian Military Base in Somalia

Al-Shabaab launched suicide attacks Wednesday on a military base manned by Ethiopian troops in Somalia, injuring four soldiers, according to authorities. Read more »

Somalia: Four Dead, Several Wounded in Bomb Blast in Mogadishu

An explosion occurred last night within a house in the Shirkole neighborhood of the Hodan district in Mogadishu amid tight security measures. Read more »

Somalia: Finance Ministers At Federal and State Levels Meet in Mogadishu

A meeting kicked off in Mogadishu on Tuesday between finance ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal member states. Read more »

Somalia: Uganda's Troops in Somalia Remain Firm Despite Deadly Attack - Envoy

Ugandan troops under the African Union Transmission Mission (ATMIS) will remain firm despite the deaths of 54 soldiers last month in southern Somalia, an envoy said Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: New UN Envoy Lands in Somalia Amid Worst Drought in 40 Years

The recently appointed Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Catriona Laing, arrived in Mogadishu on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: SODMA Chief Warns of Looming Stormy Weather

Mahamuud Moallim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) has on Monday warned of looming stormy weather in Somalia within weeks. Read more »

Somalia: Ten Al-Shabaab Fighters Defect, Surrender to Somali Government

The security forces of the Southwest state of Somalia displayed 10 Al-Shabaab fighters who surrendered in Baidoa, the regional capital of Bay on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Drone Strike Kills 3 Al-Shabaab Members in Somalia

The United States said its military in Africa conducted a new airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Thursday, June 1, killing three militants. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Turkey to Attend Erdogan's Inauguration Ceremony

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh arrived in Turkiye's capital Ankara on Friday to attend the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Elite Forces Raid Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Jubaland

The U.S.-trained Danab bridge special forces engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in Jubaland state as part of ongoing military operations in Somalia. Read more »

East Africa: President Welcomes EAC's Verification of Somalia Request to Join the Bloc

The president of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh said he welcomed the verification of his nation's application to join the 7-member East African Community [EAC]. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab, AU Forces Exchange Mortar Fire in Qoyoley District

Al-Shabaab militants and AU troops exchanged mortar fire in the southern town of Qoryoley, a week after a deadly attack on the UPDF base in Bulo-Marer. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Bars Trade Envoy to Somali President From Leaving Garowe

The authorities of the Puntland state barred a senior presidential envoy from leaving Garowe for Mogadishu on Wednesday amid a brewing electoral stalemate. Read more »

Somalia: President Phones Erdogan Following Election Victory

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud phoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his victory in the presidential elections. Read more »

Somalia: Minister of Interior Meets With Finish Delegation in Mogadishu

Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the interior of the interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation held a meeting with a delegation from the Finish government in Mogadishu. Read more »

Africa: AU Troops Return to Bulo-Marer Base Days After Al-Shabaab Attack

African Union troops returned to the Bulo-Marer base 5 days after Al-Shabaab attacked the camp occupied by Ugandan troops of the ATMIS contingent. Read more »

Somalia: Southwest Security Dominates Talks Between Lafta-Garen and House Speaker

The leader of Southwest State Abdiaziz Lafta-Garen hosted the speaker of the Lower House chamber of the Somali Federal Parliament in Barawe City on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland State Leader, U.S. Diplomat Discuss War On Al-Shabaab

The long-ruling Jubaland regional state leader Ahmed Madobe held a meeting with a top US diplomat at the American embassy in Mogadishu on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: Former President Farmajo Welcomes NCC Outcome Regarding Universal Suffrage

The former president of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, welcomed the outcome of the National Consultative Council meeting in Mogadishu, especially the points related to… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Latest SNA Operation

The Somali National Army (SNA) killed eight al-Shabab militants and arrested two others in the central Galgadud region, an SNA officer confirmed Monday. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Opens 3rd Session of the Parliament

The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh officially opened the 3rd session of the Parliament on Monday after the MPs returned from months of recession. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Slams Attack On the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

The US strongly condemns the attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Bids Farewell to Outgoing U.S. Ambassador

The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud bid farewell on Saturday in his office at Villa Somalia in the capital, Mogadishu, the ougoing Ambassador of the United States Larry… Read more »

Somalia: U.S., Qatar and UK Announce a U.S.$10.5 Million in New Aid to Somalia

The US Agency for International Development [USAID] with Qatar Development Fund and UKAID announced on Thursday a new aid package for Somalia. Read more »