Mogadishu October 05, 2023 (SD) – A fierce battle erupted in the Shabelow area of Mudug region yesterday, pitting government forces against Al-Shabaab militants. The Somali government claimed victory in the battle […]
Somalia: SNA and local militias clear AS stronghold in Mudug, killing over a hundred
Somalia: Bossaso district council members elect rival Chairpersons
Bossaso October 04, 2023 (SD) – There is a serious dispute over the formation of the district council in the city of Bossaso, following a split among the council members elected during […]
Somalia: SNA forces clash with AS in Shabelow
Mogadishu October -4, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army, Galmudug forces, and South Mudug Community Defense forces engaged in a fierce battle in the vicinity of Shabelow, a rural area in […]
Ethiopia thwarts an Al Shabaab attack
Addis Ababa October 03, 2023 (SD) – -The Ethiopian government has reported that they have thwarted planned attacks by Al-Shabaab militants, who intended to infiltrate Ethiopian territory, particularly the Dolo Ado region […]
Djibouti President concerned about ATMIS Withdrawal from Somalia
Djibouti October 03, 2023 (SD) – The President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, has shown strong support for delaying the troop withdrawal of the African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Somalia officially […]
Kenya warns Al Shabaab financiers in Somalia
Nairobi October 02, 2023 (SD) – The Minister of Defense of the Kenyan government, Adan Barre Duale, warned individuals providing financial support to the Al-Shabaab group in Somalia. The Kenyan Defense Minister […]
Somalia: President Hassan condemns attack on the Turkish Parliament
Ankara October 01, 2023 (SD) – The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, strongly condemned the recent explosion that occurred in the city of Ankara, the capital of Turkey. President Hassan stated […]
Somaliland: MPs amend the electoral law
Hargeisa September 30, 2023 (SD) – The House of Representatives of Somaliland has passed an electoral law amendment concerning the presidential and associations elections. Representative Abdinasir Qodax, a member of the committee […]
President Hassan meets with South-West State presidential candidates
September 30, 2023 (SD) – -The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, today received the former Speakers of the Federal Parliament of Somalia and politicians from the South […]
Somalia: NISA naps Al Shabaab smuggler
Mogadishu September 29, 2023 (SD) – -The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has reported that they have apprehended Zakariya Kamal Sufi Abba-Sheikh, also known as “Saki,” who was one of the […]
The UN Security Council to extend ATMIS withdrawal
NY September 29, 2023 (SD) -The United Nations Security Council has responded to the request from the Somali Government to extend the withdrawal deadline of 3,000 troops of the African Union Mission […]
Sweden to incentivize deportations
Stockholm September 29, 2023 (SD) – The current government of Sweden is reported to be concerned about the high number of Somali asylum seekers who have been denied their requests for asylum […]
NISA official targeted in Mogadishu blast
Mogadishu September 27, 2023 (SD) – A powerful explosion occurred today in a part of Deynile district in the city of Mogadishu, and it targeted a high-ranking officer of the NISA (National […]
Somaliland to Sue WorldRemit Chairman over Printing Money
Hargeisa September 26, 2023 (SD) -Somaliland’s Central Bank has announced that it is taking legal action against the owner of WorldRemit, Ismail Ahmed. A statement from the Central Bank of Somaliland has […]
Kenya and The U.S. agree to fight Al Shabaab
Nairobi September 26, 2023 (SD) – The United States and Kenya have signed a defense cooperation agreement in Nairobi to enhance security in the East Africa region and support Kenya’s efforts to […]
Somaliland’s Wadani party accuses the outgoing president of insecurity
Hargeisa September 24, 2023 (SD) – Somaliland’s opposition party WADDANI has spoken about the recent clashes in the Ceelafwayn and Cali Saahid regions and accused the government of Muse Biixi of undermining […]
PM Hamse asks world to help with Clime crises
NY September 24, 2023 (SD) – The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hassan Abdi Barre, has once again stated that Somalia is among the countries most affected by climate change, despite its minimal […]
President Hassan discusses fight against Al Shabaab with Lloyd Austin
Djibouti September 24, 2023(SD) – The President of Somalia’s federal government, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who was on an unannounced trip to Djibouti, held a high-level meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Defense, […]
Somaliland asks Museveni to help reunite Somalia and Somaliland
Entebbe September 23, 2023 (SD) – Uganda announced on Saturday that it will mediate between the Somali government and the administration of Somaliland in order to facilitate reunification, following their separation over […]
Somalia request delay in troop withdrawal
Mogadishu September 22, 2023 (SD) – Somalia’s federal government has requested the United Nations to assist in the withdrawal of the second phase of the ATMIS forces, which aims to withdraw 3,000 […]
