Somalia: Russian Helicopter Shot At in Somalia

A helicopter of Russia's UTair airline participating in the UN humanitarian mission has been shelled at a Mogadishu airport. Read more »

Somalia: Djibouti Defense Minister Arrives in Somalia

The Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur, today welcomed his Djibouti counterpart Hassan Omar Mohamed in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Airstrike Targets Militants in Puntland

An airstrike was reported in the Somalia's northeastern Puntland state targeting ISIS militants. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Mortars Rain Down On Beledweyne

A resident says several mortar shells rained down on the central town of Beledweyne, Hiran regional capital on Wednesday night. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Fires Mortars Towards Mahas Town, Central Somalia

Al-Shabaab has fired several mortar rounds towards a government-controlled town in central Somalia as SNA and locals continue to make gains in the current war. Read more »

Somalia: Police in Mogadishu Launch House-to-House Search Operation After Shelling

The commissioner of Hamarweyne said that they have started a house-to-house search operation after mortars hit the district in Mogadishu yesterday. Read more »

Somalia: Military Claims 47 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Operation

MOGADISHU [SMN] - The commander of the SNA's infantry General Mohamed Tahliil Bihi, has announced that they carried out an operation against Al-Shabaab in areas under Harardhere… Read more »

Somalia: Fresh Airstrike Kills 40 Al-Shabaab Members in Central Somalia - Official

The military officials in central Somalia reported an airstrike against Al-Shabaab in the southern Mudug region amid ground operations by SNA and locals. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Holds Conference On Ideological War Against Al-Shabaab

A conference that brings together Somali clerics from overseas and the regions of the country started on Monday in Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Senior Jubaland Army Commander Hurt in Al-Shabaab Attack

Heavy fighting between the Jubbaland state forces and Al-Shabaab occurred in the Sijngaleyr area near the southern port city of Kismayo. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Troops Overpower Militants to End Siege in Mogadishu

Somali security forces take back the control of Mogadishu mayor's office in the capital on Sunday after ending a siege by al Shabaab militants. Read more »

Somalia: Huge Fire Engulfs Part of Bakaro Market in Mogadishu

A massive Fire guts down the main Bakara market in Somalia's capital on Saturday night as the city deals with insecurity and Al-Shabaab attacks. Read more »

Somalia: ATMIS Hands Over Maslah Forward Operating Base to the Somali Government

Mogadishu - The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) today officially handed over Maslah Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Federal Government of Somalia, ceding… Read more »

Somalia: Flood Risk Management Infrastructure (River Embarkments) Handed Over to Local Authorities to Enhance Community Climate Resilience

18 January 2023: The Federal Government of Somalia has handed over 11 rehabilitated Juba River breakage sites in Dolow (4 sites) and Bardere (7 sites) districts of Jubbaland State… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Sends Condolences After Senior Commander Killed in Attack

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sent his heartfelt condolences to the country's armed forces for the loss of commanders killed in the Galcad attack by Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Somalia: Kenyan Security Forces Kill 10 Al-Shabaab Militants in Border Region

Kenyan security forces on Wednesday killed 10 al-Shabab militants in Garissa county in the northeastern region. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attack Leaves Soldiers and Militants Dead Near Baidoa

The SNA clashed with Al-Shabaab on the outskirts of Baidoa, the interim seat of Southwest State on Thursday as the Somali president visits the region. Read more »

Somalia: MSDF, French Aircraft Carrier Conduct Joint Drills Off Somali Coast

A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer and a French Navy carrier strike group led by its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has conducted joint drills in the Gulf… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Police Arrested a Suspect in a Civilian Murder

The security forces in Mogadishu have successfully nabbed a suspect in the murder of a civilian within the capital last year, police officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Hirshabelle Warns the Public Against Dealing With Al-Shabaab

JOWHAR [SMN] - HirShabelle state has warned the public against making contact with Al-Shabaab while the Somali government is at war with the Al Qaeda-linked group. Read more »

Somalia: ATMIS Congratulates SNA On the Liberation of Key Towns From Al-Shabaab

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Security Forces Detain Armed Robbers

The security forces of Somalia have successfully arrested two young men armed with pistols who have been committing robbery actions in the capital. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia President Urges Southwest State Leader to Resolve Their Differences

The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accompanied by the Lower House speaker Sheikh Aden held a fruitful meeting with Southwest State leader Abdulaziz Lafta-Garen and some… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Troops Dislodge Third Town From Al-Shabaab in Two Days

EL-DHER [SMN] - The war against Al-Shabaab is raging on at a speed time as the SNA and vigilantes take over three towns within two days, a victory that will live long. Read more »

Somalia: President Touches Down in Baidoa Under Tight Security

The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Baidoa, the seat of the Southwest Regional state on Monday. Read more »