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The Military Command of Somalia’s National Army launched a preliminary investigation into members of Somali Forces, who were allegedly accused of disseminating a video on the social media showing abuse inflicted on a prisoner of war, while…
Somaliland’s Minister of Defense, Mohamed Yusuf Ali, accompanied by the Commander of the Somaliland National Armed Forces, Brigadier General Nim’an Yusuf Gaxnug, visited frontline military positions today, Monday 31 August, 2026, where…
Somalia made a call to the Arab countries, urging them to use their relations and diplomatic leverage in a bid to prevent the recognition that Israel granted to Somaliland to turn into a campaign where other countries in the world would…
The Somali National Army conducted large-scale military operations against the militant group of Al-Shabab on the outskirts of Basra area, which is situated on the border between Lower and Middle Shabelle provinces, an official statement…
Dolow District Airport in Gedo Province was successfully reopened on Saturday after a two-year closure due to a political dispute between the Somali Federal Government and Jubaland administration. Conversely, Dolow District Commissioner in…
The Chairman of Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA), Mr. Shafi’i Mohamed Ibrahim has announced that all practicing journalists not to go to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) unless there is an arrest warrant issued by the…
Security Forces that are operating in Awdal and Salel regions in western of Somaliland successfully seized combat vehicles and weapons held by the warring clans involved in the recent inter-clan clashes that took place in those areas. They…
The Somali Federal Government along with The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) have jointly unveiled in Mogadishu a new strategy in strengthening the significant role that the media play in the efforts against terrorism…
The Somali National Army together with the local defense forces foiled Al-Shabab’s attempts to retake the Ali Ganey settlement in the eastern part of the Hiiraan region. Al-Shabab fighters reportedly part of the group that recently seized…
Local forces in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region have killed two leaders of the Al-Shabaab militant group, the defence ministry said. The ministry said the two commanders were killed during an operation in the region, in which local forces…
On Wednesday, Al-Shabab militants intercepted and burned 10 commercial vehicles transporting charcoal along the critical supply corridor between Wanlaweyn and Afgoye districts in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle Province. Reports indicate that the…
An Ethiopian national who spent more than four years with the militant group of Al-Shabab has subsequently surrendered to the Somali National Army that is operating in Bakool region, a statement from the Ministry of Defense of Somalia…
The Ground Forces Commander of Somalia’s National Army, Brigadier General, Sahal Abdullahi Omar, arrived in Teedaan settlement in the Hiiraan region, where he conducted an inspection visit to the government troops on the frontlines and to…
Intense clashes ensued between Somali government forces and forces loyal to the former ousted Southwest State President, Mr. Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed known as Laftagaren. The heavy fighting erupted early on Monday morning on the outskirts…
Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said that it received the news that a senior delegation led by the UN Deputy Special Representative to Somalia, Mr. George Conway, visited Las Anod, with the…
Forces of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in close collaboration with international partners carried out a planned security airstrike that took place in the Tardo area in the Hiiraan region. The airstrike…
Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in collaboration with international partners carried out an airstrike that took place in Mahaas District in Hiiraan region on August 12, 2026. The airstrike specifically targeted a…
The U.S. Government has officially appointed Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz as the Deputy Chief of Mission of U.S. Embassy in Somalia, noting that she will commence operations directly in Mogadishu this August 2026. Stevens-Klitz, a long-serving…
Reports from the Lower Shabelle region indicate that the Somali National Army clashed with Al-Shabab militants yesterday and today on the outskirts of Mubaraak area in that region. On Friday, government forces launched a major attack on…
The incumbent President of the Somali Federal Government, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is currently visiting Galmudug regional state. The Somali President began his visit yesterday afternoon in the city of Dhuusamareeb, the administrative…
The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in close collaboration with international partners carried out a planned airstrike that took place in the Warisse area, which lies 25 km from Jawhar city in Middle Shabelle…
The Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry of Somalia’s Federal Government, Mr. Mohamud Abdullahi Ahmed known as “Abuukaate” has tendered his official resignation on Thursday. He conveyed an open letter to the Prime Minister of Somalia’s…
Units of Somalia’s National Army set out from Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital by land and reached the frontlines in the eastern part of Hiiraan region. These troops were equipped with combat vehicles and were deployed there to reinforce other…
Somaliland’s Vice President—the acting President, Mr. Ali Aw-Abdi, received Danish Ambassador to Somalia, Steen Sonne Andersen, at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday. The two sides held discussions focusing on ways to bolster the…
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) forces in close collaboration with international partners said on Tuesday that they carried out a planned air strike that took place in Tawakal area in Lower Shabelle region. In a…
Mr. Abdirashid Janan, who was recently appointed by Somalia’s Federal Government as the Head of NISA operations in Jubaland in July 2025, announced on Tuesday that he will engage peaceful dialogue with Jubaland regional administration, and…
Turkish Defense Minister, Mr. Yasar Guler met and held a high-level discussion with Somalia’s Army Chief, General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud while Turkish Army Chief, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu was in attendance at the meeting. The meeting…
Ethiopian Defense Forces, specifically those that are serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have officially withdrawn from Buurhakaba District in Bay region, while the security responsibility…
Reports from Mogadishu indicate that the Army Chief of Somalia, General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud is considering the possibility of recalling Mr. Ali Jeyte Osman into active military service in order to lead the local defense forces known as…
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said on Friday that its forces successfully detained at least 9 Al-Shabab operatives who are suspected of planning to carry out acts of insecurity in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu and its…