AU mission confirms killing of over 50 al-Shabab fighters in southern Somalia
MOGADISHU - The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) confirmed on Sunday that its troops, backed by Somali forces, killed more...
SoDMA Head Sounds Alarm on Somalia Crisis
Somalia’s disaster agency (SoDMA), has raised urgent concerns over a worsening humanitarian crisis fueled by aid cuts and rising conflict.
In an exclusive interview, Mohamud...
Puntland to release weapons-laden ship after Turkey confirms ownership
Bosaso, Somalia – Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland state agreed to release a Comoros-flagged cargo vessel carrying weapons following a visit by Turkish Ambassador to Somalia...
Security forces kill over 50 Al Shabaab members in battle for Bariire town
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) says over 50 Al Shabab terrorists were killed in a joint...
Somali forces expand key road to bolster security and civilian movement
Janaay Cabdalle, Somalia – Somali forces in the southern state of Jubaland, including the elite Danab commandos and the Somali National Army's 43rd division,...
Foreign donors cut aid to Somalia, hitting key services: SoDMA head
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s disaster management chairman said Monday that several international donors have suspended financial aid to the country, dealing a significant...
Somali forces target Al-Shabaab militants in HirShabelle State operation
JOWHAR, Somalia, Aug 4, 2025 – Somali government forces carried out a planned security operation Sunday in several villages of the Middle Shabelle region, targeting...
Somali, AU forces launch major anti-Al-Shabaab operations in Lower Shabelle region
MOGADISHU – Somali government forces, backed by troops from the AU forces, launched large-scale military operations on Sunday targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds in and around...
AUSSOM Denies Losses in Bariire, Says 50 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed
Mogadishu – The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) strongly refutes media reports alleging heavy casualties among its soldiers in Bariire town,...
Saudi Arabia Executes Seven in Najran for Drug Trafficking, Including Four Somalis
Riyadh, August 3, 2025 — Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry announced Saturday the execution of seven individuals in the southwestern city of Najran for drug...
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FAJ and UNECA eager to deepen media engagement on Africa’s development priorities
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the Pan-African body of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), today met Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and...
Somali Army Land Forces Commander Visits Galmudug to Assess Military Operations
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia — The commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, Brig. Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, also known as Gen. Khalid, arrived in...
Southwest State Cabinet Reviews Security and Five-Year Development Plan
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Aadan Madoobe) chaired a Cabinet meeting to discuss the security situation, business development and...
