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Jowhar, January 22, 2026 – Somali National Army (SNA) Danab troops and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), particularly its Fifth Battalion, carried out a joint security operation on Wednesday along the main road linking Jowhar Airport to the town of Jowhar.   Led by Colonel Désiré Ndihokubwayo, the operation targeted Al-Shabaab networks, secured key supply routes, and ensured the...

Djibouti, January 22, 2026 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Thursday welcomed the Somali parliament’s approval of the updated IGAD agreement, describing it as a key step in Somalia’s commitment to regional cooperation for peace, development, and stability in the Horn of Africa.   Somalia joins other IGAD members, including Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Kenya, in endorsing the...

Mogadishu, January 22, 2026 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spoke by phone on Thursday with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, congratulating him on his re-election in last week’s vote.   During the call, Mohamud wished Museveni a term marked by peace, stability, and sustainable development, and both leaders discussed strengthening long-standing ties between Somalia and Uganda, particularly in security, political...

Badhaadhe, January 22, 2026 – Jubaland forces, backed by Somali National Army (SNA) Danab troops trained by the United States, regained control of the Kudhaa area in Badhaadhe district on Thursday following a coordinated military operation.   The area fell to Al-Shabaab on Wednesday after a heavy attack on Jubaland army positions, which local sources said left both soldiers and civilians...

Mogadishu, January 22, 2026 – Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday discussed the country’s security situation, ongoing military operations, and the government’s dialogue platform for political actors.   The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, praised the Somali National Armed Forces for their efforts in defending civilians and highlighted their recent success in defeating a militant attack...

DAVOS, Switzerland — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he met with Somaliland leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the two discussed matters related to diplomatic relations between their administrations.   Herzog described the meeting as part of broader talks on cooperation and mutual interests, but did not provide further details on the outcomes of...

Jabad Godane, Shabeellaha Dhexe — Taliyaha Qaybta 1’aad ee Kumaandooska Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ee Gorgor, Col. Saahid Jamaac Faarax, ayaa maanta booqasho shaqo ku tagay cutubyo ka tirsan Kumaandooska Gorgor ee ku sugan deegaanka Jabad Godane, gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe.   Booqashadan ayaa ku soo beegantay xilli uu halkaasi ka socdo howlgal qorsheysan oo lagaga hortagayo kooxda Al-Shabaab, kaas oo ay Ciidanka...

Muqdisho — Waxaan mahad ballaaran u jeedinayaa Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya oo maanta meel-mariyey Is-afgaradka ka dhexeeya Maamullada Dekadaha (PSC) ee gobolka Badweynta Hindiya.   Is-afgaradkani wuxuu xoojinayaa iskaashiga iyo xog-wadaagga dalalka gobolka, wuxuuna gacan ka geysanayaa hubinta badbaadada, ilaalinta deegaanka, iyo kordhinta kalsoonida dekedaha. Waxaa naga go’an hirgelinta shuruucda iyo siyaasadaha muhiimka u ah danaha qaranka, si loo helo...

Muqdisho — Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, oo maanta yeeshay kulankoodii caadiga ahaa, ayaa ka wada hadlay xaaladda amniga guud ee dalka, howlgallada socda ee ay wadaan Ciidamada Qaranka, iyo gogosha wadahadal ee ay Xukuumadda DanQaran u fidisay dhinacyada siyaasadda.   Kulanka, oo uu shir-guddoominayay Ra’iisul Wasaare Ku-xigeenka Labaad ee Xukuumadda JFS, Mudane Jibriil Cabdirashiid Xaaji Cabdi, ayaa Golaha Wasiirradu...

Badhaadhe — Ciidamada Jubaland, oo ay garab siinayaan Ciidamada Danab ee Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed (SNA) kuwaas oo uu tababaro Maraykanka, ayaa saaka dib ula wareegay deegaanka Kudhaa ee ka tirsan degmada Badhaadhe, kaddib howlgallo militari oo si wadajir ah loo  ay isga kaashadeen.   Deegaanka Kudhaa ayaa shalay galay gacanta kooxda Al-Shabaab, kaddib weerar culus oo ay ku qaadeen fariisimo ay...