Somalia: Create Distance Between Opposing Forces in Lasanod, U.S. Diplomat Tells Bihi

The US ambassador to Somalia, Larry Andre, called on President Musi Bihi to withdraw the Somaliland army from the front lines of the Lasanood war. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. President Names New Ambassador to Somalia

The President of the US, Joe Biden, has appointed Richard Riley as the new Ambassador to Somalia, replacing Larry André, who is currently in Mogadishu, according to a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Repels Al-Shabaab Attack in Hiran Region

A battle broke out early on Wednesday morning in the Bardhere area of Hiran region between the local forces supported by the SNA and Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Troops Make Fresh Gains Against Al-Shabaab in Galmudug

The Somali army took over the areas of Tix, Barag Sheikh Aamir, Alihele and Ali Ahmed which are all under the Galcad District of Galgaduud Region. Read more »

Somalia: Larry Andre - U.S. Believes Somalia 'Can Win' War On Al-Shabaab

The United States believes Somalia "can win" the war against the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group, ambassador Larry Andre said on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Begins Final Anti-Al-Shabaab Push

The SNA forces and the local people known as Ma'wisley started a military movement against Al-Shabaab in the Hiran region. Read more »

Somalia: FM Receives China's Ambassador in Mogadishu

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abshir Omar Jama, received, on Monday, in his office the Ambassador of China to Somalia Fei Shengchao. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Says Run Out of Patience and Will Attack Las Anod

The breakaway Somaliland military said that they will carry out an all-out offensive against the SSC-Khatumo forces to retake control of the town of Lasanod. Read more »

Somalia: Elders From Southern Somalia Visit Las Anod Frontlines On Peace Mission

The traditional elders from Southern Somalia, mainly the capital, Mogadishu arrived in Las Anod and paid a visit to the front-line zones on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Officials Visit Central Somalia Ahead of Offensive

Senior officials from the Ethiopian military led by General Tesfaye and General Haji arrived in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiraan region, on Saturday. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Lauds Somalia's Efforts to Win Gust for Lifting UN Arms Embargo

The US government has praised President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for taking important steps to meet the UN sanctions criteria. Read more »

Somalia: Italy Donates Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) to Somali Police

The state Minister for Security Mohamed Ali Hagaa and the Somali Police Commander General Sulub Ahmed Firin participated in the event of the Italian Embassy handing over vehicles… Read more »

Somalia: 3,000 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Months - Defense Minister

The Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nor, has revealed that 3,000 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in the first phase of the current army operations. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Claims 20 Soldiers Killed in Base Attack

The Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group staged a daring raid on a small town under the Somali government in the Middle Shabelle region on Tuesday. Read more »

Somalia: Govt Continues to Make Progress in Financial Reform - IMF

Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Laura Jaramillo, conducted discussions with the Somali authorities in Nairobi on March 7-14, 2023 and reached a… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Signs 8 Bills Into Law

The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has signed eight new bills into law after having been approved by both Houses of Parliament. Read more »

Uganda: Somalia and Uganda Leaders Discuss United Front Against Al-Shabaab

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni in Kampala on Monday morning. Read more »

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Attends Special Forces Passing Out Parade

Somali President Hassan Sheikh along with his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni jointly presided over the pass-out of new SNA soldiers on Sunday. Read more »

Uganda: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Touches Down in Uganda

The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived on Saturday night in Kampala, Uganda, a country that has the bulk of ATMIS forces. Read more »

Somalia: At Least 1 Dead in Blasts and Gun Attack At Training Camp

At least one person is reportedly killed and two others wounded in a morning terrorist attack in southern Somalia, the latest in a series of incidents. Read more »

Somalia: A Fire Guts Down Main Market in Somali Capital

A huge fire has razed down the second-largest market in Somalia, which is located in the Yaqshid district of the Benadir region. Read more »

Somalia: Tributes Pour in for Death of Somali Federal Lawmaker

Tributes are pouring in after the death of a prominent member of the Somali Federal parliament in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Calls for an Unconditional Cease-Fire in Las Anod

The President of Somalia has called for an "immediate" unconditional cease-fire Thursday in the northern town of Lasanod amid heavy clashes. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Leaders' Talks in Baidoa City Enter 2nd Day

The meeting of the National Consultative Council between the leaders of the Somali government and the regional states entered the second day in Baidoa City. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Executes 3, Including Ex-Army Officer Worked for Al-Shabaab

Somalia's armed forces court on Wednesday morning executed three men convicted of working with Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda affiliate in East Africa. Read more »