Somalia: Protesters Rally in Mogadishu Against Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Somalia's capital Today to protest Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, organisers and officials said. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Rejects 'External Pressure' Over Palestinian Displacement

Somalia has rejected what it described as external pressure to accept the forcible displacement of Palestinians, condemning the proposal as a "criminal act" and vowing not to take… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Condemns Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Hargeisa

Somalia on Tuesday strongly condemned the entry of Israel's Foreign Minister into Hargeisa, describing it as a "blatant violation" of the country's sovereignty, political unity,… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Conducts Airstrikes On Isis in Northeastern Somalia

The United States military said it carried out a series of airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group in Somalia in coordination with the federal government between January 1 and… Read more »

Somalia: ITUC Voices Concern Over Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing more than 200 million workers worldwide, expressed strong concern over Israel's announcement recognizing… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Five Militants in Gedo Operation

CILAAN, Somalia, Jan. 6, 2026 - The Somali National Army (SNA) said it killed five militants during a security operation in the Ceel-Cilaan area, about 30 kilometres east of… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia's President Meets Former Leader Amid Push for Political Dialogue

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a private meeting late on Sunday night in Mogadishu with former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, a senior opposition figure, amid renewed… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Raids Target Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Lower Shabelle Region

Somalia's national army said on Sunday its elite Turkey-trained Gorgor commandos carried out a planned operation targeting Al-Shabaab militants in the Jawad Ari area of the Lower… Read more »

Somalia: At Least Two Soldiers Killed in Roadside Explosion in Northeastern Somalia

At least two Puntland security personnel, including a senior officer, were killed and more than five others injured in a roadside explosion on the road between Bosaso and Dhaadar,… Read more »

Somalia: Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Somalia's Unity During Riyadh Talks

Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisaalam Abdi Ali paid an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, holding talks with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan that focused on… Read more »

Somalia: President Chairs Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting As Somalia Reviews Security Gains

Somalia's federal cabinet on Monday held an extraordinary meeting to review the country's security situation, hail recent military gains against the Al-Shabaab Islamist group and… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Says Elite Forces Kill 15 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Overnight Raid

Somalia's defence ministry said on Sunday that elite national army forces carried out a major overnight operation in the town of Jilib in the Middle Juba region, killing at least… Read more »

East Africa: Somalia Army's Ground Forces' Chief Inspects Frontline Troops in Central Town

Somalia's army chief for ground forces inspected frontline positions in the central town of Beledweyne on Sunday, urging troops to strengthen national defence and intensify… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says US-Backed Operations Kill Key Al-Shabaab Leaders

Somalia's defence minister said Saturday that security forces, backed by international partners, have killed two senior Al-Shabaab leaders in a carefully planned air strike,… Read more »

Somalia: Armed Forces Kill 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Targeted Raid

Somali special forces, Danab, carried out a targeted operation Friday night in Bulo Fulay, a key Al-Shabaab stronghold in the Bay region, killing 20 members of the militant group,… Read more »

Somalia: President Condemns Trump Remarks On Somalis As 'Trash'

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has strongly condemned remarks attributed to US President Donald Trump in which he reportedly referred to Somalis as "trash," calling the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Says Senior Al-Shabaab Bomb Maker Killed in Air Strike

Somalia said on Thursday that a precision air strike carried out last month in the town of Jilib, in the Middle Juba region, killed two senior Al-Shabaab commanders, including the… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for January

Somalia on Thursday officially assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January, marking a symbolic milestone in the country's… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Army Says 29 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Overnight Raids

Somalia's national army, backed by international partners, carried out overnight operations targeting Al-Shabaab positions in central Somalia, killing at least 29 fighters,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Says More Countries to Recognise Breakaway Region

Somaliland's president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro said more countries will soon recognise the self-declared republic, after Israel became the first to do so, a move that… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Thanks Allies for Backing Sovereignty After Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Somalia's federal government on Monday thanked countries and international organisations for supporting its sovereignty, after Israel announced it had recognised the breakaway… Read more »

Somalia: Malaysian PM Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday condemned Israel's recognition of the self-declared Somali region of Somaliland, warning the move could be used in plans to… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia, China Pledge Stronger Ties, Reject Israel Interference

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre today received China's Ambassador to Somalia, Wang Yu, at his office, in a meeting focused on strengthening political and security… Read more »

Somalia: Türkiye to Build Strategic Space Port in Somalia, Boosting Global Competitiveness

Türkiye plans to develop a space port in Somalia, a move aimed at strengthening technological independence and tapping into the global commercial space market, officials said… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Reaffirms Support for Yemen's Unity, Backs Saudi Role

Somalia on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for Yemen's sovereignty and unity, rejecting any actions it said could undermine the country's constitutional legitimacy or national… Read more »