Somali Leader Grieves Commander’s Death, Commits to Crushing Terrorism
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia expressed his deep condolences on Sunday to the family, relatives, Somali Army, and the nation...
Hassan Sheikh and Museveni push for stronger ties, stability in Somalia
KAMPALA - Uganda President Museveni and his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud have recommitted to strengthening bilateral relations and deepening regional stability following a...
Over 80 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Two-Week Operations in Somalia, NISA Says
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced that more than 80 members of Al-Shabaab were killed during operations...
Somali Army Colonel Assassinated in Lower Shabelle Region
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A senior Somali National Army officer was shot dead on Saturday in the Lower Shabelle region, military sources said, in an...
Somali President Chairs Regional Leaders’ Meeting to Strengthen Fight Against Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh chaired a meeting with the leaders of South West State, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug regions, marking the beginning...
Ex-Somali President Slams Arrest of Opposition Leader Amid Popular Vote Push
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia’s former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Saturday denounced the arrest of Abdirahman Suleyman Jama, chairman of the People’s Political Organization,...
Mortar attack near Somali presidential palace injures two
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Several mortar shells hit residential neighborhoods near the Somali presidential palace in Mogadishu on Saturday morning, leaving at least two people...
Somali security forces detain opposition party leader in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Somali security forces detained Abdirahman Saleban, the leader of the opposition People’s Party, on...
Jubaland Deploys Elite Force to Battle Al-Shabaab in Lower Juba Offensive
KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland has sent a large detachment of the elite Jubbaland Dervish Force into northern Lower Juba to confront Al-Shabaab militants, intensifying...
Emerging al-Shabaab–Houthi axis a ‘heightened terrorist threat,’ warns top US general
WASHINGTON - Somalia’s al-Shabaab is a heightened terrorist threat because of its collusion with Yemen’s Houthis, the top US general for Africa said Thursday.
The...