Jubaland opposes drawdown of AU force, says it is hasty and ill conceived

KISMAYO, Somalia - As the African Union Transition in Somalia force, known as ATMIS, reduces troop numbers, a Somali official is warning the plan...

Somali army fully takes over military bases left by AU troops – ministry

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Ministry of Defense of Somalia said that the SNA took over the responsibility of the military bases that have...

Al-Shabaab attacks Geriley base after AU troops pullout

GERILEY, Somalia - A fierce battle took place last night in the Geriley area of ​​Gedo region, between the Jubbaland Darwish forces and...

Kenya’s interior minister visits border areas for talks over Al-Shabaab attacks

NAIROBI, Kenya - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki Tuesday embarked on a tour of the northern counties for talks with local security and intelligence committees,...

Garad Jama urges FGS to clarify its position on SSC plight

LAS ANOD, Somalia - Garad Jama Garad Ali, a member of the SSC-Khatuma executive board, accused the federal government of Somalia of not...

Turkish-trained Gorgor forces attack Al-Shabaab bases

GALCAD (SMN) – The Turkish-trained Gorgor soldiers attack Al-Shabaab hideouts on the outskirts of the newly liberated Gal'ad in Galgadud region, authorities said.   During the...

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 stabilisation efforts in Somalia.   Mohammed El-Amine...

Al-Shabaab operative killed in NISA raid in Lower Shabelle region

AFGOYE (SMN) – Somali Intelligence forces conducted an operation against Al-Shabaab in Barire and Sabid, Lower Shabelle region in response to rising raids on...

Somalia refugees in Yemen struggle in harsh conditions

ADEN, Yemen - Somali refugees, who fled the war at home and sought refuge in Yemen, are struggling to survive under very difficult conditions,...

Somali capital hit by deadly mortar attack amidst tight security

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A dawn mortar fire was reported in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, targeting villages near the presidential palace and other vital...

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Al-Shabaab oo sii daysay odayaal u dhashay Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya - Shan oday dhaqameen oo u dhashay Kenya, kuwaasoo lagu haystay gudaha Soomaaliya ayaa lasoo daayay kadib wada-xaajood socday labo bilood ah,...

Five Chiefs Abducted by Al-Shabaab in Mandera Ahead of Ruto’s Visit Freed

NAIROBI, Kenya - The five Kenyan chiefs who were abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militia in February while going for a security meeting to plan...

Gudoomiyaha SoDMA oo kulamo la yeeshay Madaxda Hay’addo Samafal

MUQDISHO - Guddoomiyaha Hay’adda Maareynta Musiibooyinka Soomaaliyeed ee SoDMA, Maxamuud Macalin Cabdulle ayaa Xafiiskiisa kulan kula qaatay wafdi isugu jiray madaxda ugu sareysa...