February 02
Somalia: Somalia Launches Defence Board to Steer Security Transition
Shabelle
Somalia's defence minister inaugurated a new Defence Board, a high-level platform aimed at strengthening defence governance, improving coordination among security institutions and… Read more »
Somalia: UN Voices Concern As Puntland, Jubaland Delegations Miss Somalia National Talks
Shabelle
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) on Sunday expressed concern and disappointment after advance delegations from the Puntland and Jubaland regional states… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Agency Says 13 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Central Region Raid
Shabelle
Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it carried out a planned operation in the Maxaa Saciid area of the Middle Shabelle region, killing 13 members of the… Read more »
Somalia: EU Urges Dialogue After Flights Carrying Regional Leaders' Security Teams Turned Back From Mogadishu
Shabelle
The European Union on Sunday called for calm and dialogue after two aircraft carrying security personnel for the leaders of Somalia's Jubaland and Puntland regional states were… Read more »
February 01
Somalia: Somalia Blocks Regional Leaders' Security Flights Amid Political Tension
Shabelle
The Somali government has ordered aircraft carrying security personnel for the presidents of Puntland and Jubaland to return to their home cities, escalating tensions ahead of… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Parliament Suspends Lawmakers Over Disruption of Joint Sessions
Shabelle
Somalia's House of the People and Upper House have suspended two lawmakers from attending joint parliamentary sessions after they were accused of disrupting a combined sitting held… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Holds Consultative Meeting With Community Leaders Ahead of National Dialogue
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ali Hoosh, a member of the federal government's dialogue committee, met with representatives from the Somalia… Read more »
Egypt: Somalia Embassy in Egypt Denies Reports of Visa Suspension for Somali Citizens
Shabelle
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Egypt has officially dismissed circulating reports on social media claiming that Egyptian entry visas for Somali citizens have… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Operatives in Hiiraan in Targeted Operation
Shabelle
Somali National Army (SNA) forces carried out a meticulously planned operation on Sunday in Aboorey, Hiiraan region, targeting Al-Shabaab militants who had been conducting attacks… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Participates in India-Arab Summit, Highlights Economic Diplomacy
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cabdisalam Cali, attended the closing session of the India-Arab Summit, a two-day event attended by foreign… Read more »
Somalia: Sagaljet Turns 19, Expands Global Footprint and Regional Ambitions
Horn Diplomat
Sagaljet, a leading printing and creative services company in Somaliland, marked its 19th anniversary on Friday by honoring top-performing employees at a ceremony in Hargeisa,… Read more »
January 30
Somalia: Somalia Steps Up Political Dialogue Ahead of Broader National Talks
Shabelle
Delegations from Somalia's federal government and the Somali Future Council held a second round of talks on Thursday, part of ongoing efforts to revive political dialogue in the… Read more »
Somalia: No, Document Claiming Chinese Foreign Minister Cancelled Visit to Somalia Over Security Concerns Fake
Africa Check
No, document claiming Chinese foreign minister cancelled visit to Somalia over security concerns fake Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army, Allies Carry Out Security Operations Against Al-Shabab in Lower Shabelle Region
Shabelle
Somalia's national army, backed by international partners, has carried out planned security operations targeting al-Shabab fighters in the Mubarak area of the Lower Shabelle… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Hosts UN Diplomats As It Wraps Up Security Council Presidency
Shabelle
Somalia's permanent mission to the United Nations hosted a reception for ambassadors and diplomats at UN headquarters in New York, marking the end of the country's month-long… Read more »
January 29
Somalia: Somalia's Danab Commandos Seize Al-Shabab Explosives Cache in Middle Shabelle
Shabelle
Somalia's elite Danab commandos said Thursday they seized a cache of landmines and explosive materials during a security operation on the outskirts of Jabad Godane in the Middle… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Appoints New Army Chief, Approves Anti-Smuggling Ministerial Committee
Shabelle
Somalia's Cabinet on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud as the new chief of the Somali National Army. Read more »
Somalia: 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: 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 »
Somalia: Somalia, Egypt Strengthen Disaster Management Cooperation
Shabelle
Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) chairman, Mohamud Moalin Abdulle, met Thursday with Egypt's ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Salah Hassan, to discuss closer… Read more »
East Africa: From Horn of Africa to Middle East - Somaliland As Strategic Connector in Red Sea Corridor [opinion]
Addis Standard
The Horn of Africa and the Middle East have increasingly evolved into a single strategic theater. Political instability, maritime insecurity, and economic disruptions in one region… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Destroy Al-Shabab Bases in Middle Shabelle Operation
Shabelle
Somali National Army forces carried out a planned operation Thursday to destroy al-Shabab bases in the Alanley area of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
January 28
Somalia: 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 »
Africa: 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 »
Somalia: 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 »
