Somalia: Family of a Man Arrested By NISA in Mogadishu Said That Their Son Is Innocent

A social media post by a girl named Dahabo Haji Isse who is Kamal's cousin, claims that there are traders who use Kenyan youths to deliver illegal goods to different countries,… Read more »

Somalia: Suspected KDF Airstrike Reported in Al-Shabaab HQs in Southern Somalia

Suspected KDF jets launched an aerial bombing operation against Al-Shbaab's main headquarters in Southern Somalia amid a ground offensive. Read more »

Somalia: PM Hamza Abdi Barre Meets With UAE Ambassador to Somalia

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with the UAE Ambassador to Somalia, Ahmed Juma Al Rumaithi, at his office in Villa Somalia on Monday. Read more »

Somalia: Former Mogadishu Mayor Passes Away Following Illness

Tributes pour in over the death of former mayor of Mogadishu Ali Ugas Abdulle. Read more »

Somalia: Fear Grows Over Possible Floods in Central Somalia

The People in the Hiran region say that there is a brewing fear that the Shabelle River may flood the riverine areas after reaching its baneful height. Read more »

Somalia: Abandoned Boat With Somalis' Belongings Found On Israeli Shore

An abandoned boat containing the personal belongings and documentation of three Somalian citizens, but no people, washed up on Israel's Mediterranean shore early Sunday morning,… Read more »

Somalia: A Massive Fire Destroys Large Parts of a Main Market in Jowhar, Somalia

A fire broke out at midnight last night at a main market in Jowhar district, the regional capital of the Middle Shabelle, south of Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Fighter Jets Bomb Al-Shabaab Camp As Ground Offensive Intensifies

Suspected US drones bombed an Al-Shabaab-controlled small town in central Somalia as SNA stepped up ground military operation in Galmudug state. Read more »

Somalia: Army Carry Out Major Anti-Al-Shabaab Operation in Bakool

The Somali army along with Southwest regional troops launched a joint military operation against Al-Shabaab in the Bakool region near Ethiopia's border. Read more »

Somalia: New Swedish Ambassador Presents His Credentials to Somali FM

Sweden's ambassador to Somalia Joachim Waern handed over his credentials to the minister of foreign affairs Abshir Omar Jama (Huruse) in Mogadishu. Read more »

Africa: AU Blocked Somalia Request for 3-Month Delay in Atmis Drawdown - Sources

The African Union has blocked the request of the Somali government to the Security Council on the 19th of this month to delay the drawdown of ATMIS troops for 3 months. Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopian Troops Order Ex-Defense Minister to Dolow in 24 Hours

Ex-defence minister Colonel Barre Adan Shire Barre Hiralle, who is based in the Gedo region, said that Ethiopian troops threatened him to leave Dolow town. Read more »

Somalia: Prime Minister Delivers Speech to Somali Community in Minnesota

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre paid a visit to Minnesota on Sunday, to address crowds of Somali-Americans from all walks of life. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Health Addresses UN General Assembly On Global TB Fight

Dr. Ali Haji Aden, the Federal Government of Somalia's esteemed Minister of Health and Social Welfare, took center stage on the fringes of the 78th United Nations General Assembly,… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Meets With U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Djibouti

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh held a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Djibouti on Sunday as his country relies on American support. Read more »

Somalia: PM Calls for UNSC Arms Embargo Removal in His Address to UNGA78

Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre delivered a powerful speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, highlighting the government's progress on security, counterterrorism efforts,… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Liberated Over 45 Percent of Al-Shabaab-Controlled Areas in Under a Year - PM

NEW YORK: Somalia has managed in under a year to liberate more than 45 percent of the areas formerly held by the terrorist Al-Shabab group, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said on… Read more »

Somalia: Wounded Victims of Beledweyne Truck Bomb Attack Airlifted to Mogadishu

At least 16 of the most severely wounded people from Saturday's truck bomb attack in Beledweyne city have been airlifted to Mogadishu for treatment, senior officials said. Read more »

Somalia: PM Meets With the President of Comoros

During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Somali Prime Minister H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre engaged in constructive discussions with President H.E. Azali… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Agree to Boost Bilateral Relations

On the periphery of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session held in New York, a significant diplomatic interaction occurred between H.E. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi… Read more »

Ethiopia: 462 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Failed Attack - Ethiopia's Military

The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced Wednesday it has killed around 462 Al-Shabaab fighters after a failed attack by the militant group. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Bans Resale of Aid After Alleged Theft of EU Funds Through WFP

Somalia banned the trading of humanitarian aid stuff in a black market following the suspension of EU funds through the UN Food Agency [WFP] over theft. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya and Somali Senates to Deepen Ties, Collaboration

Kenyan and Somali Senates will deepen their collaboration in a bid to enhance the capacity of Members and staff to discharge their constitutional mandates and serve their citizens… Read more »

East Africa: Al-Shabaab Ambushes Ethiopian Military Convoys in Somalia

Heavy fighting broke out in the Bakool region between Ethiopian troops and al-Shabaab fighters, who ambushed a military convoy on Sunday morning. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Reports Huge Victory Over Al-Shabaab Offensives

Somalia's Minister of Information, Daud Aweys spoke about the country's efforts to liberate Al-Shabaab from Galmudug and Hirshabelle regional states. Read more »