Somalia: Puntland Refuses Somalia and Turkey's Demands to Release Weaponry On Ship

The standoff continues between the government of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the federal government of Somalia over a cargo ship loaded with Turkish weaponry that is… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Southern Somalia After Al-Shabaab Attack

Fierce fighting broke out early Friday in the Sabiid and Caanoole area of southern Somalia's Lower Shabelle region after Al-Shabaab militants launched a coordinated assault on… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Launch Attack On Al-Shabaab in Hiiraan, Inflict Heavy Losses

Local community defense forces in Somalia's central Hiiraan region, along with SNA, launched a preemptive attack on Al-Shabaab militants Thursday afternoon, targeting a gathering… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia and Azerbaijan Hold Talks in Baku to Expand Cooperation

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdusalan Abdi Ali, held talks Thursday in Baku with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, aimed at… Read more »

Somalia: Visa Denial Triggers Attack On Somali-Dutch Woman in Mogadishu

Kaaho Maslah, 27, a Dutch woman of Somali origin, survived a brutal attack by her husband in Mogadishu after she tried leaving him. Read more »

Somalia: Azerbaijan, Somalia Vow to Deepen Ties During Baku Meeting

Azerbaijan and Somalia pledged to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation during an official visit by Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali to Baku, the Azerbaijani… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Approves Visa Waiver Deal With Indonesia for Diplomatic, Service Passports

Somalia's Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a bilateral agreement with Indonesia to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports, in a move aimed… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Rejects Somalia's 'Hijacking' Claim, Invites Turkey to Join Probe Into Seized Weapons Ship

Puntland state on Wednesday hit back at accusations by Somalia's federal government, dismissing Mogadishu's claim that the seizure of a weapons-carrying vessel amounted to… Read more »

East Africa: U.S. Secretary of State, Ethiopia's PM Discuss Stability and Reform Across Horn of Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to discuss shared priorities for peace, stability, and economic development in… Read more »

Somalia: Govt Slams Hijacking of Mogadishu-Bound Vessel, Blames Puntland for Piracy

Somali government has strongly condemned the hijacking of the SEA WORLD vessel, which was en route to Mogadishu carrying military and commercial cargo, calling the seizure a… Read more »

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Executes Two Men, Detains Others in Hiiraan Over Defiance of Orders

In areas of the Hiiraan region under Al-Shabaab control, reports say the militant group has killed two men between Tardho and Moqokori towns. Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces, Local Militias Prepare Major Offensive Against Al-Shabaab

Somali National Army forces, backed by local clan militias known as Macwiisley, are reportedly organizing a major offensive against Al-Shabaab positions in the Middle Shabelle… Read more »

Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Beled-Xaawo After Arrival of New Nisa Commander

Xaawo, Somalia- Heavy fighting broke out Monday in the town of Beled-Xaawo, Gedo region, southern Somalia, following the deployment of Abdiraashiid Janan, recently appointed by the… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Government Condemns Fighting in Beled-Hawo, Blames Jubaland Leader

Somalia's federal Ministry of Internal Security on Tuesday strongly condemned what it described as a "criminal assault" allegedly orchestrated by Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe, in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Calls On Diaspora to Back Military, Elections

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Monday that the Somali diaspora plays a vital role in the country's development and is expected to strengthen its support for national… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Meets New World Bank Country Manager

Somalia's Minister of Finance, Bihi Imaan Cige, held a key meeting on Monday with Hideki Matsunaga, the newly appointed Country Manager of the World Bank for Somalia. Read more »

Somalia: UK Advises Against Travel to Somalia, Citing Persistent Security Risks

The United Kingdom has officially added Somalia to a list of 31 countries under a "Do Not Travel" advisory, citing ongoing security threats, political instability, and humanitarian… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Federal Interior Minister Leads Security Mission to Baidoa

A high-level delegation led by Somalia's Federal Minister of Interior, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), arrived Monday in the southwestern city of Baidoa, the capital of Bay… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Seizes Foreign Vessel for Illegal Entry Into Territorial Waters Near Conflict Zone

Authorities in Somalia's Puntland state said on Sunday that a foreign vessel, MV Sea World, was seized after it was found unlawfully anchored off the coast of Bareeda for two… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Intelligence Probes Al-Shabaab's Finances, Warns Public Against 'Zakat' Payments

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Monday it has launched an extensive investigation into the financial assets and fundraising networks of the… Read more »

Somalia: Pro-Government Militia Kills 11 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Central Region

Local militia forces known as Macawiisley carried out a major operation in Somalia's central Galgaduud region, killing at least 11 Al-Shabaab militants, local officials said on… Read more »

Somalia: Puntland Orders Return of Seized Weapons From Comoros-Flagged Ship Amid Probe Into Arms Origin

Authorities in the Puntland state have ordered the return of light weapons that were offloaded from a Comoros-flagged ship recently intercepted near the coastal town of Bareeda in… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Somalia Welcomes DR Congo-M23 Ceasefire Deal, Calls It Key Step Toward Regional Stability

Somalia, currently serving as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday between the Government of the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Cabinet Discusses Drought Response in Awdal Region

The Council of Ministers of Somalia's Federal Government on Thursday discussed urgent humanitarian efforts to assist drought-affected communities in the Awdal region, particularly… Read more »

Somalia: Somali National Army Chief On Official Visit to Italy

The military delegation visited the Italian Armed Forces Headquarters, where they were welcomed by Italy's Chief of Defence, General Luciano Portolano. Read more »