Mogadishu July 17, 2023 (SD) – The Somali President’s National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, has stated that government forces have obtained valuable intelligence that will enable them to conduct successful operations […]
The Somali government: the country’s armed forces have captured heavy weapons and warplanes
Somaliland: Divided electoral commission sets controversial elections schedule
Hargeisa July 17, 2023 (SD) – The Electoral Commission of Somaliland has recently released the long-delayed election schedule for the country’s Presidential and political association elections, which were previously postponed due to […]
US Commends Somali leaders meeting in Mogadishu
Mogadishu July 17, 2023 (SD) – The United States government has expressed its support for the meeting held in Mogadishu between senior officials of the Federal Government of Somalia and former leaders. […]
Somalia: SNA Kills 18 militants near Galcad
Mogadishu July 16, 2023 (SD) – The Somali National Army conducted a major operation targeting Al-Shabaab in the towns of Galcad and Bud-bud in Galgaduud region. The operation resulted in the elimination […]
Al Shabaab attacks checkpoint in Mogadishu, kills five
Mogadishu July 15 2023 (SD) Al-Shabaab group reportedly launched an attack on the Somali capital, Mogadishu last night. The attack targeted a checkpoint near the Dayniile district’s local government headquarters, resulting in […]
WHO condemns the attack on a health care facility in Las Anod
Hargeisa July 15, 2023 (SD) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned the recent attacks on the Las Anod Hospital by Somaliland forces. The Director-General of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, […]
Puntland State: Minister Juha’s Remarks and the Quest for a Fair Election Process.
By: Mohamed Abdiqafar Haji Hussein. On June 25, 2023, the Minister of Interior of Puntland, Abdi Farah Said Juha, attempted to explain the issue between the government and its opposition and identify […]
Somalia: A crucial meeting between Federal Government & former leaders concludes in Mogadishu
Mogadishu July 13, 2023 (SD) – A meeting held in Mogadishu between the Federal Government of Somalia and the former and current federal politicians, chaired by the President of the Federal Republic […]
The Somali government was accused of supporting Somaliland in the Las Anod shelling
Nairobi July 13, 2023 (SD) – One of the cultural elders from Sool region has criticized the Somali government for not addressing the issue of Somaliland’s shelling of Las Anod, which has […]
Al Shabaab takes control of the region previously under ATMIS
Muqdisho July 13, 2023 (SD) – Al-Shabaab militants, who are affiliated with Al-Qaeda, launched a fierce attack on the town of Gariley in the Gedo region. The conflict resulted in significant casualties […]
Somalia’s Envoy for Somaliland Affairs reported to Catriona Laing
Mogadishu July 13, 2023 (SD) – The Special Representative of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia for Somaliland Affairs, Mr. Abdikarim Hussein Guled, held an important meeting today with the […]
Former Prime Ministers of Somalia weigh in on electoral dispute
Garowe July 12, 2023 (SD) – The former Prime Ministers of Somalia, Omar Abdirashid and Abdiweli Gaas have been in Garowe for some time and were busy mediating between the regional government […]
Somalia: Shabaab Claims to have attacked U.S. and Danab forces
Mogadishu July 11, 2023 (SD) – The Al Shabaab group claimed responsibility for a suicide attack targeting a vehicle allegedly carrying explosive materials that exploded near a convoy of American troops in […]
Somaliland: High Court rejects request for legal interpretation submitted by the Election Commission
Hargeisa July 10, 2023 (SD) – Somaliland’s Constitutional Court has rejected the interpretation requested by the Electoral Commission, relating to the dispute electoral road map. According to the statement issued by the […]
Somalia: Al Shabaab retake Hagar town
The Somali National Army’s elite forces recently captured military bases with Jubaland’s regional forces in the town of Hagar, located in the Lower Jubba region. It is reported that Al-Shabaab had been […]
Somalia: U.S. Airstrikes kills ten Al Shabaab Members in Afmadow
Afmadow July 09, 2023 (SD) – A recent airstrike by the U.S. military has reportedly caused significant casualties in areas believed to be occupied by Al-Shabaab militants. The attacks resulted in substantial […]
Somalia: PM Hamse Reshuffles Cabinet
Mogadishu July 08, 2023 (SD) – Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has made a comprehensive reshuffle of his cabinet today, which also included the appointment of a new Minister of Finance for […]
Las Anod shelling displaces new returnees to the city
Las Anod July 08, 2023 (SD) – Today, Mortars targeted in a section of Las Anod city in Sool region, resulting in casualties and significant damage, according to reports coming from local […]
President Cagjar assesses Jigjiga market fire
Jigjiga July 08, 2023 (SD) -The President of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia, Mr. Mustafa Mohammed Omar (Cagjar), along with officials from both federal and regional levels, visited the Jigjiga market […]
ATMIS operation kills and disarms Al Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
Mogadishu July 08, 2023 (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia peacekeeping forces (ATMIS) conducted a raid yesterday in the Lower Shabelle region, particularly in the village of Baladul Amin, targeting […]
