Somalia: Somali Forces Working to Secure Areas Hit By Major Al-Shabaab Attack

Somali government forces are working to fully secure areas in the Middle Shabelle region that were attacked by Al-Shabaab militants on Thursday, as the situation remains tense in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Police Commissioner Leads Security Meeting As Ramadan Approaches

Somali Police Commissioner Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi led a high-level security meeting with police leaders, department heads, and independent units at the force's… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Defense Minister and Turkish Counterpart Discuss Strengthening Security Cooperation

Somali Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, and his Turkish counterpart, Yaşar Güler, held a significant meeting at Turkey's Ministry of Defense to discuss… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Clash With Al-Shabaab in Hirshabelle State, Heavy Casualties Reported

Somali National Army forces, supported by local fighters, clashed with Al-Shabaab militants early Thursday in the Middle Shabelle region, military officials said. The fierce… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Top Leaders in Talks Amid Rising Political Pressure

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister held late-night talks on Tuesday to address growing political pressure from Parliament, sources familiar with the… Read more »

Africa: Somali Govt Denies Former PM Roble Diplomatic Passport for South Africa Trip

Somalia's federal government has refused to issue former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble a letter of approval to travel to South Africa on a diplomatic passport, sources told… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Ethiopia Wrap Up Technical Negotiations in Ankara

The first round of technical negotiations between Somalia and Ethiopia within the scope of the Ankara Declaration adopted on 11 December 2024 took place today in Ankara. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia and Somalia Begin Technical Talks On Implementing Ankara Agreement

The governments of Somalia and Ethiopia have commenced technical talks aimed at implementing the Ankara Agreement, which was signed by Somali President Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Defends Tax System Amid Growing Dissent in Mogadishu

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the taxes imposed on businesses and residents in the capital city, Mogadishu. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Engaged in Intense Battle With ISIS, Achieves Notable Victories

In recent times, Puntland has been engaged in a fierce battle with the ISIS group, which is operating in certain areas of the region. The latest clashes have caused significant… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Airstrike in Somalia's Calmiskaad Mountains Kills Two ISIS Members

The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed executing an airstrike targeting the Islamic State group in Somalia's Bari region, specifically in the Calmiskaad mountains. Read more »

Somalia: MP Criticizes Government's Lack of Support for Puntland in Fight Against ISIS

Somali lawmaker Mohamed Hassan Murjaan, a member of the Federal Parliament, has accused the Somali government of failing to provide sufficient support to Puntland in its battle… Read more »

Somalia: Kenya Announces Mediation Efforts Between Jubaland and Somali Government

Kenya has revealed that it is mediating between Jubaland and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to resolve tensions between the two sides. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Military Joint Operation Targets ISIS Militants in Puntland

A joint military operation between the Federal Government of Somalia and the U.S. Africa Command (US AFRICOM) was carried out earlier today in the mountainous areas of Calmiskaad… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Governor Praises Military Gains Against ISIS in Cal-Miskaad Region

The Governor of Nugaal Region, Abdirahman Haji Abshir, addressed the media from his office in Garowe on Wednesday, offering an update on the ongoing battle between Puntland forces… Read more »

Somalia: President Irro Rejects Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians to Somaliland

Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro, currently visiting the United Arab Emirates, addressed U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza… Read more »

Somalia: Ex-Spy Chief Critiques Hassan Sheikh's Leadership, Flags Somalia's Instability

Fahad Yaasiin, former head of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency, has publicly questioned President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's leadership amid ongoing political… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army and Local Forces Conduct Operation, 11 Al-Shabaab Members Killed

The Somali National Army (SNA) and local forces have jointly carried out an operation in the rural areas of Jowle, located at the boundary between the Mudug and Galgaduud regions. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Azerbaijan Ink Deals to Boost Cooperation in Education, Energy, and Security

Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan signed several key agreements on Wednesday aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. Read more »

Somalia: Africom Issues Statement On Airstrike Targeting ISIS in Somalia

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has released details about an operation carried out on February 1, 2025, in the mountains of the Bari region in Puntland, Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Somali MP Accuses President of Deception Over Undisclosed Ethiopia Pact

Somali parliamentarian Daahir Amiin Jesow accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday of deceiving the Somali populace by not revealing details of an agreement he made… Read more »

Somalia: Somali President Visits Azerbaijan to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Baku, marking a historic moment as it is the first time a Somali president has officially visited Azerbaijan. The visit is… Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Meets IOM Head to Discuss Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons

In a significant step towards managing the humanitarian crisis in Mogadishu, Mayor and Benadir Region Governor Mohamed Ahmed Amir convened with Manuel Marques Pereira, the head of… Read more »

Somalia: Luuq District in Gedo Region Stabilizes After Two Days of Fighting

The situation in Luuq District, Gedo Region, has stabilized after two days of intense fighting. Government forces have been deployed throughout the district, and reports indicate… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Macallin Fiqi, received a delegation from Turkey led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign… Read more »