Chaos Disrupts Somali Parliament Session Over Proposed Constitutional Changes
Shabelle
A joint session of Somalia's Federal Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, as opposition lawmakers clashed with supporters of proposed… Read more »
AU, Qatar Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Discuss Peace and Security Cooperation
Shabelle
The African Union's Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar's Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem… Read more »
Al-Shabaab Commander Surrenders to Galmudug Forces in Central Somalia
Shabelle
A senior Al-Shabaab commander, identified as Abdirahman Talxo Shuuke, surrendered to Galmudug Darawiish forces, specifically the Galayr unit responsible for protecting the regional… Read more »
Oketch Salah Holds Consultative Meeting With Puntland President On Trade and Regional Cooperation
Capital FM
Oketch Salah on Monday met with President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland, Somalia, in a consultative session focused on strengthening trade ties between the two regions. Read more »
Somalia's Justice Ministry Refutes Claims Over Constitutional Review Process
Shabelle
Somalia's Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has issued a statement responding to recent remarks by some members of Parliament and the parliamentary oversight committee… Read more »
Us Resumes WFP Food Aid in Somalia After Mogadishu Admits Fault
Capital FM
The United States on Tuesday announced the resumption of World Food Programme (WFP) food distribution in Somalia after the federal government acknowledged responsibility for… Read more »
Somalia, EU Discuss Military Cooperation During Official Meeting
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Defence, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, accompanied by Chief of the Somali National Army, Major General Odowa Yusuf Raage, held an official meeting with General… Read more »
U.S. Praises Somalia for Taking Responsibility, WFP Food Aid to Resume
Shabelle
The United States has praised the Federal Government of Somalia for acknowledging its role in affecting World Food Program (WFP) operations, including U.S.-funded assistance. Read more »
Uganda to Pull Troops From Somalia After Nearly 20 Years, Raising Concerns Over Al-Shabaab Fight
Shabelle
Uganda has announced plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia after almost 20 years of participation in peacekeeping operations, a move expected to significantly impact the fight… Read more »
Egyptian Troops Expected to Join AU Mission in Somalia
Shabelle
Egyptian forces are expected to soon join the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), officials said, as technical and legal arrangements are… Read more »
How Saudi-UAE Rivalry Reshapes Horn of Africa, Opens Window for Tigray's Consolidation [analysis]
Addis Standard
In early 2026, Saudi Arabia issued an unusually forthright public accusation against the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a fellow Gulf Arab state and former coalition partner in… Read more »
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting Al-Shabaab
Africom
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants from Jan. 25-26, 2026. Read more »
Somalia Returns Looted Aid Supplies to WFP, Pledges Stronger Oversight
Shabelle
The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed that all goods taken from a warehouse affecting port expansion activities have been returned to the World Food Programme (WFP), the… Read more »
U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
Africom
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia Jan. 23-24, 2026. Read more »
Somali Forces Intensify Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba
Shabelle
Somali security forces have launched an intense military operation against Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba region, focusing on the Kudhaa area, where the militant group recently carried… Read more »
