Al-Shabaab Reinforces Positions Between Balcad and Jowhar Amid Military Tensions
Balcad, Somalia — Reports from central Somalia indicate that a large number of Al-Shabaab militants have been deployed along the key road connecting Balcad...
Somali Police Accused of Political Bias, Fueling Public Discontent
Mogadishu — Somalia’s police force faces mounting accusations of deep political entanglement, raising concerns over its impartiality and effectiveness amid growing public frustration.
Osman Bari,...
Lamu: Over 60 Al-Shabaab militants surround GSU camp, attack village
LAMU - Residents of Basuba village, located within the Boni Forest in Lamu County, were on Friday night forced to stay awake and alert...
A Nation at the Crossroads: Why Somalia Must Bet on Its Youth
On July 1st, Somalia marked 65 years of independence. It was a day of patriotic reflection, of remembering the Somali Youth League (SYL), the...
Somalia’s President Arrives in Djibouti for Strategic Talks with Djibouti Leader
DJIBOUTI — Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Djibouti on Monday for a high-level meeting with Djibouti’s President, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Villa Somalia...
AUSSOM Statement on foiled Al Shabaab attack on Sabiid- Anole Military Bases
Mogadishu – At approximately 6.30 am today, a group of Al Shabaab militants attempted to attack Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) manned by troops from the...
Somalia welcomes France’s move toward recognising Palestinian state
Mogadishu – Somalia has expressed strong support for France’s declared intention to recognise the State of Palestine, calling it a significant and timely move...
Clashes between factions within Al-Shabaab in central Somalia leave three dead
GALGADUD, Somalia (AFP) — Fierce fighting erupted Wednesday afternoon in the God Shillan area of central Somalia’s Galgadud region, leaving at least three al-Shabaab...
Somalia’s defence minister accuses Puntland leader of fueling division over seized arms ship
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has launched a sharp rebuke against Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, accusing him of promoting...
Somali MP accuses federal government of instigating violence in Gedo region
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali lawmaker has strongly criticized the federal government, accusing it of sparking fresh conflict in the southern Gedo region, where...
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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...
