Political Turmoil Threatens the Fight Against Al-Shabaab

WASHINGTON, USA - Political infighting has undermined the counter-insurgency campaign waged by the Somali government against al-Shabaab over the past few months.   The offensive was...

SNA, Jubaland troops attack Al-Shabaab near Kenya border

KISMAYO, Somalia - Somali troops launched an attack against Al-Shabaab base in Jubaland state as the region prepares for an all-out offensive to...

UN, AU hail Burundi soldiers for securing Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union and United Nations envoys in Somalia have lauded Burundi peacekeepers for their sterling stabilization efforts in Somalia.   Mohammed El-Amine...

CDF Gen Ogolla holds talks with KDF troops in Somalia

KISMAYO, Somalia - The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Francis Ogolla at the weekend visited Kenyan troops in Somalia as part of a morale boost...

Somali, Uganda defense ministers preside over pass-out parade for soldiers

KAMPALA, Uganda - The Minister of Defense of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Noor, together with his Ugandan counterpart, Vincent Bamulangaki presided over the commissioning...

Jubaland and KDF chief discuss cooperation in war on Al-Shabaab

KISMAYO, Somalia - The President of Jubaland, Ahmed Madobe, held a meeting with the KDF chief Gen. Francis Omondi Ogolle, who arrived in...

UAE leaders congratulate Somali president on independence day

ABU DHABI -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as sent a message of congratulations to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of...

US trains new Jubaland special forces

KISMAYO, Somalia  (SMN) - The vice president of Jubaland state Mohamud Sayid Aden presided over the passing out of new Special troops near Kismayo port...

Jubaland state leader Ahmed Madobe speaks on Las Anod conflict

KISMAYO, Somalia - The president of Jubaland state Ahmed Madobe delivered a speech on the commemoration of the 1st July, which is the...

Somalia marks Independence Day

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the independence of the southern regions from the Italian colony and the union with...

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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...

Dowladda oo burburinaysa Masjid in ka badan 30 sano lagu cibaadaysanayay

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya - Waxay dowladda Soomaaliya go'aansatay inay burburiso Masjidka Xaafadda Kalluunka, oo Mudo 30sano-ka badan oo lagu cibaadeysanayey.   Masaajidka Xaafadda Kaluunka ayaa Salaadii...

Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh oo la kulmi doona Sedexda Madaxweyne-Goboleed ee saaxiibka la’ ah

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya - Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh ayaa Villa Somalia ku martigelinaya saddex Madaxweyne maamul Goboleed xili cadaadis uga imaanaya Beesha caalamka, oo ku...