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...