April 16
Somalia: Fighting Breaks Out in Adan Yabaal As Al-Shabaab Claims Control of Key Somali Town
Shabelle
Heavy clashes erupted on Monday in Adan Yabaal, a strategic military base in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, as al-Shabaab militants launched a multi-front assault on government… Read more »
Somalia: Shots Fired As Pirates Stalk Bulker in Gulf of Aden for Two Hours
Shabelle
A pirate group fired shots towards a bulker as part of a two-hour pursuit in the Gulf of Aden. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Opens Doors to Oil Drilling, Invites U.S. Firms As SSC-Khaatumo Gains Federal Recognition
Radio Dalsan
Somalia is officially open for oil drilling and exploration, its Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, announced Tuesday, marking a bold new chapter in the nation's… Read more »
Africa: Djiboutian Troops Arrive in Beledweyne to Reinforce Anti-Al-Shabaab Efforts Under New AU Mission
Radio Dalsan
A fresh contingent of Djiboutian soldiers touched down in Beledweyne on Tuesday, marking the latest phase of troop deployment under the African Union Support and Stabilization… Read more »
Somalia: Ambassador of Somalia to Switzerland and Austria Presents Credentials to Unov Director-General, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's Ambassador to Switzerland and Austria, Khadra Ahmed Dualeh, has on Thursday officially presented her credentials today to Ms. Ghada Waly, the Director-General of the… Read more »
April 15
Somalia: Somalia Begins Voter Registration for First Direct Elections in 50+ Years
Radio Dalsan
Mogadishu, Somalia - Somalia's National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) officially launched voter registration on Tuesday in the capital, Mogadishu, marking… Read more »
Somalia: Secret UAE Radar Move Bolsters Somalia's Puntland Air Defenses
Shabelle
Reports have emerged that the United Arab Emirates has deployed an advanced radar system to northeastern Somalia, specifically to the Puntland Maritime Headquarters adjacent to the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt to Facilitate Exchange of 25 Prisoners Captured in Somaliland-SSC-Khaatumo Conflict
Shabelle
The office of Somalia's Prime Minister has confirmed that 25 prisoners, who were captured during the conflict between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo fighters on August 25,… Read more »
Somalia: UNOPS Executive Director Concludes Somalia Visit
United Nations Office for Project Services
Statement attributable to Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director. He made the statement after visiting Somalia, as part of a visit that… Read more »
April 14
Somalia: U.S. Military Strikes ISIS in Puntland, Somalia, Killing One Militant
Shabelle
The United States military conducted an airstrike on April 11 in the semi-autonomous Puntland region of Somalia, targeting the Islamic State in Somalia (ISIS) and killing one… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Won't Let 'Terrorists' Hide in Somalia, Says President Trump
Shabelle
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would not let "terrorists" hide among the people of Somalia. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Serbia Dicuss Bilateral Cooperation
Shabelle
Somali Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, along with his deputy Ismail Aden, has paid a visit to Nikola Stojanović, State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia PM Says SSC-Khaatumo State Reflects Will of the People
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday said the SSC-Khaatumo administration was established based on the will of the people, signaling growing federal support for the… Read more »
Somalia: Clashes Between Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab in Aboorey Enter Second Week
Shabelle
Intense fighting between Somali government troops, backed by local militia, and al-Shabaab militants has raged for more than a week in the Aboorey area, with both sides entrenched… Read more »
April 13
Somalia: Somalia Licenses Starlink for Internet Services
Shabelle
Somalia's National Communications Authority has granted a license to Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink, paving the way for the launch of its services in the country. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia to Begin Voter Registration in Mogadishu Ahead of Historic Local Elections
Shabelle
Somali electoral authorities announced Saturday that voter registration in the capital Mogadishu will begin on April 15, ahead of long-awaited local council elections scheduled for… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Holds High-Level Talks With Turkish Counterpart in Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in what officials described as a "fruitful… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Vows Commitment to Peace, Unity in Meeting With SSC-Khaatumo Elders
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met Saturday evening with traditional elders from the SSC-Khaatumo regions in the city of Las Anod to discuss peace, unity and the expansion… Read more »
April 11
Somalia: Turkey, Somalia Sign Deal for Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration
Shabelle
Turkey and Somalia have signed an agreement to initiate onshore oil and gas exploration, marking a significant milestone in their energy partnership, the Turkish energy and natural… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in the southern Turkish city of Antalya on Friday to attend the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, his office said. Read more »
April 10
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Praises Military Gains Against Al-Shabab, Approves Visa-Free Deal With Egypt
Shabelle
Somalia's Council of Ministers, in a regular session chaired Thursday by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, praised ongoing military operations aimed at clearing Al-Shabab militants… Read more »
April 09
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 9, 2025
allAfrica
Somali Army Retakes Key Town From Al-Shabaab Militants Read more »
Somalia: Intense Fighting Breaks Out in Aboorey Village, Central Somalia
Shabelle
Intense fighting erupted Wednesday morning in Aboorey village in the Hiran region, between Somali forces, supported by local militia, and Al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Retakes Key Town From Al-Shabaab Militants
Shabelle
Somali National Army (SNA) forces, in coordination with local troops, have successfully driven Al-Shabaab militants from the Geel-gub area in the Middle Shabelle region, state… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Finance Minister Leads Delegation At Arab Finance Institutions Summit in Kuwait
Shabelle
Somalia's Finance Minister, Bihi Iiman Igeh, and his accompanying delegation are currently in Kuwait City to participate in the opening of the annual Arab Finance Institutions… Read more »
