Over 80 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Two-Week Operations in Somalia, NISA Says
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced that more than 80 members of Al-Shabaab were killed during operations...
Somali Army Colonel Assassinated in Lower Shabelle Region
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A senior Somali National Army officer was shot dead on Saturday in the Lower Shabelle region, military sources said, in an...
Somali President Chairs Regional Leaders’ Meeting to Strengthen Fight Against Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh chaired a meeting with the leaders of South West State, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug regions, marking the beginning...
Ex-Somali President Slams Arrest of Opposition Leader Amid Popular Vote Push
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia’s former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Saturday denounced the arrest of Abdirahman Suleyman Jama, chairman of the People’s Political Organization,...
Mortar attack near Somali presidential palace injures two
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Several mortar shells hit residential neighborhoods near the Somali presidential palace in Mogadishu on Saturday morning, leaving at least two people...
Somali security forces detain opposition party leader in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Somali security forces detained Abdirahman Saleban, the leader of the opposition People’s Party, on...
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...
Emerging al-Shabaab–Houthi axis a ‘heightened terrorist threat,’ warns top US general
WASHINGTON - Somalia’s al-Shabaab is a heightened terrorist threat because of its collusion with Yemen’s Houthis, the top US general for Africa said Thursday.
The...
Somalia Expels Swedish Diplomat Over Allegations of Undermining Government’s Reputation
MOGADISHU, Somalia (SMN) — The Federal Government of Somalia recently expelled Anna Saleem Högberg, Sweden's Deputy Ambassador and Head of Development Cooperation, following accusations...
Somalia Forms New Committee to Strengthen Fight Against Al-Shabaab and ISIS
Mogadishu, Thursday, April 3, 2025 — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has appointed a National Committee for the Support of the War against...
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Somalia’s Civil Aviation Authority Denies Reports of Aden Adde Airport Closure
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu...
Hay’adda Duulista Hawada oo Beenisay Wararka Lagu Sheegay in Garoonka Aadan Cadde La Xirayo
Muqdisho — Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka Soomaaliyeed (SCAA) ayaa beenisay warar maalmihii lasoo dhaafay lagu faafiyay baraha bulshada oo sheegayay in maalmaha soo socda la...
Somalia, Qatar Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Development and Investment
MOGADISHU — Somalia and Qatar have discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in development, investment and efforts to improve government institutions, Somalia’s Foreign...
