Somali army chief inspects damaged bridge in Baardheere amid flood fears
BAARDHEERE, Somalia — The commander of the Somali army's ground forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has inspected a heavily damaged bridge in the...
Somalia condemns resurgence of piracy, urges international support
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia on Sunday strongly condemned a resurgence of piracy off its coast and in the waters around Puntland, calling on the...
Somali army commander visits Gedo to assess security operations
BARDERE, Somalia — The commander of Somalia's land forces, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has arrived in the southern town of Baardheere to assess...
Somali commandos conduct operations against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali special forces have carried out planned operations targeting suspected Al-Shabaab activity in the Lower Shabelle region, the military said Sunday.
The...
Journalist Dies from Gunshot Injuries, NUSOJ Demands Justice and Accountability
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, a reporter with Arlaadi Media Network, who...
Somalia formally joins AfCFTA to drive continental trade growth
Somalia has formally become the 50th country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, depositing its instrument of ratification with the...
More than 60 killed as Yemen government forces and Houthis clash in Taiz
TAIZ, Yemen — More than 60 people, including civilians, have been killed in renewed fighting between Yemen's internationally recognised government forces and Houthi rebels,...
Niger accuses France of backing failed military coup attempt
NIAMEY, Niger — Niger has accused France of backing a failed military coup attempt last week, saying a group of soldiers who attacked key...
Somalia disaster agency warns Beledweyne residents over El Nino risks
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Senior officials from Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) have stepped up public awareness efforts in and around Beledweyne, warning residents...
Somali army kills 14 Al-Shabaab members in latest military operation
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s elite Danab special forces killed 14 Al-Shabaab fighters during an overnight operation in the Buula Fulaay area of Bay region,...
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Somalia Says 75 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Fighting Near Buurhakaba
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces killed about 75 Al-Shabaab fighters and wounded 56 others during a prolonged offensive in Jameeca, near Buurhakaba district...
Somalia Urges Local Investors to Tap Marine and Agricultural Resources
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali on Tuesday urged local businesses to invest in the country’s marine resources, fisheries, livestock...
Somalia’s Human Rights Minister Inspects Newly Opened UN Office in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, has visited the Office of the UN High Commissioner for...
