Somalia: Somaliland Troops, SSC Fighters Clash Outside Lasanod City

Fighting between Somaliland troops and authorities in Las Anod, Sool Regional capital, which continued since January 2023. Read more »

Somalia: Concerns Raised Over Ex-Jubaland Militia's Presence in Kenya

Earlier this month, Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe appointed a new governor for the Gedo region which has been the epicentre of a multi-faceted political dispute. Read more »

Somalia: Kenyan Soldiers Injured in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Lamu

Several General Service Unit (GSU) officers sustained injuries on Sunday after their vehicle ran over an explosive device at Mlima wa Faru in Lamu County. Read more »

Somalia: Govt Says Army Killed Dozens of Al-Shabaab Members in Raid

The Somali government said that the last operation against Al-Shabaab, which took place on June 16 in the Jamame town killed 43 militants. Read more »

Somalia: Hirshabelle Fires Governor Who Played a Major Role in Anti-Al-Shabab Push

The president of Hirshabeelle state has dismissed the governor of Hiran region, Ali Jeyte Osman, who played a major role in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Read more »

Somalia: UN Envoy Wraps up Her Regional Tour in Jubaland

Wrapping up her initial round of visits to Somalia's Federal Member States, the new top United Nations official for Somalia today visited Jubaland where she met with its leadership… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes Five Men On Espionage Charges

Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia on Thursday, according to local media. Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes 5 Men On Espionage Charges

Al-Shabab publicly executed five people for alleged spying, in southern Somalia 9n Thursday, according to local media. Read more »

Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Pays Rare Visit to Serbia for Key Talks

Yusuf Madale, the mayor of Mogadishu arrived in BELGRADE for first visit to Serbia, where Somalia has a diplomatic mission. Read more »

Somalia: Puntland President Opens 52nd Session of Parliament Amid Tension

The President of Puntland Said Abdullahi has on Thursday opened the 52nd session of the state assembly in Garowe amid brewing electoral tension. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Visits Jubaland State During Somalia Trip

The President of the Jubbaland state, Ahmed Madobe received in Kismayo the head of US Africa Command, General Michael E. Langley, who is visiting Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Africa Command Chief Gen. Langley Visits Somalia

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Mogadishu and Kismayo, Somalia June 13-14. Read more »

Somalia: President Convenes Meeting With Foreign Diplomats

The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a meeting with the ambassadors of foreign countries based in Mogadishu to discuss key issues. Read more »

Somalia: Bomb Blast Hits Security Checkpoint in Mogadishu

A witness says a deafening explosion was heard on Friday in the Somali capital, Mogadishu amidst tightened security. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Attends 2nd Arab Forum for Equality in Beirut

Somalia participated in the 2nd Arab Forum for Equality organized by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in Beirut, under the title "One Voice...… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Discuss Military, Defence Cooperation

Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the defense minister of Somalia is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as bilateral relations warm up. Read more »

Kenya: Seven Policemen Injured in Roadside Blast On Kenya-Somalia Border

Seven Kenyan policemen were injured Wednesday in a roadside blast in Mandera County bordering Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: UN Security Council Issues Statement On Somalia Situation

The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: Jubaland President Names New Governor for the Disputed Gedo

The President of Jubbaland, Ahmed Madobe has appointed a new governor for the Gedo region which has been the epicenter of a dispute for many years. Read more »

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 »