Mogadishu June 21, 2023 (SD) -The African Union Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) announced today, that it has launched an operation to reduce the number of troops by the security transition plan for […]
ATMIS Hands over first base to SNA
Al Shabaab claims explosions that targeted Ethiopian troops in Gedo
Bardhere June 21, 2023 (SD) -An intense explosion occurred today in the heart of Bardhere district in Gedo region, targeting a military base housing Somali and AMISOM forces. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for […]
Clashes reignite overnight in Garoowe
Garoowe June 21, 2023 (SD) -News has recently emerged about an intense conflict that erupted once again last night in the heart of the capital city of Puntland, Garowe. Heavy gunfire and […]
Somalia: President Deni calls for an unconditional ceasefire in Garowe
Garoowe June 20, 2023 (SD) – Today, a fierce battle erupted in the city of Garowe, the capital of Puntland. The conflict started in the early morning hours when 34 parliament members […]
President Deni’s Ambitious Goal Faces Roadblocks and Controversy.
When President Said Abdullahi Deni was elected almost five years ago, he was expected to accomplish all the tasks he pledged to achieve during his campaign and also to hold an election […]
Constitutional Crisis disrupts life in Garowe City
Garoowe June 19, 2023 (SD) – The news coming from the city of Garowe, the capital of Puntland, indicates that tensions have arisen following political disagreements on a proposed constitutional amendment in […]
President Hassan Sheikh signed the decree appointing the Commander of the Army & Land Forces
Mogadishu June 19, 2023 (SD) – President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has today appointed the new Commander of the National Army, General Guled Ibrahim Sheikh Muxiyadiin, and […]
Speaker Madoobe appoints a committee to investigate the war in Barawe
Mogadishu June 18, 2023 (SD) -The Speaker of the Somali Parliament, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), has formed a committee to investigate the recent clashes that took place in the city of […]
Governor Ali Jeyte: Hiiraan region no longer part of Hirshabelle administration
Beledweyne June 18, 2023 (SD) – Troops loyal to the Governor of Hiiraan, Ali Jeyte Osman, have taken control of certain areas in the city of Beledweyne, the capital of Hiiraan region. […]
Al Shabaab abducts civilians in Middle Shabelle
Jowhar June 17, 2023 (SD) -Reports from the Middle Shabelle region say that the Al-Shabaab group kidnapped a number of civilians in the Ruun-nirgood district last night. The local population in Ceelbacad […]
PM Hamse says his government created employment for 23 thousand youths
Mogadishu June 17, 2023 (SD) -The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hamsa Abdi Barre, today opened the training for the 3,000 new teachers that the government of Somalia […]
US Drones target Al Shabaab Meeting
Jamame June 16, 2023 (SD) – Earlier today, US military aircraft conducted airstrikes targeting a militant stronghold in the Jamame district of Lower Jubba region, Somalia, where alleged Al-Shabaab members were reportedly […]
Kenyan Police killed in a deadly explosion
Garissa June 15, 2023 (SD) -Six police officers from the Kenyan police force were killed in a deadly explosion targeting their patrol vehicle, suspected to be orchestrated by the Somali extremist group […]
ATMIS Shells land on civilian home, injuring 5
Mogadishu June 15, 2023 (SD) -Reports from Lower Shabelle region indicate that ATMIS forces launched mortars the village of Barire within the region, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage. According to […]
Somalia and China discuss trade and investment
Mogadishu June 14, 2023 (SD) -The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Jibril Abdurashid Haji, held a meeting with the Ambassador of China to Somalia, Mr. Fei Shengchao, and discussed the bilateral […]
ATMIS to transfer two of its bases to SNA
Mogadishu June 14, 2023 (SD) -A fact-finding committee from the African Union has concluded a trip to Somalia to assess the security situation ahead of the ATMIS troop reduction plan. The Special […]
Djibouti and Kenya oppose ATMIS troop reduction by the government of Somalia
Djibouti June 12, 2023 (SD) – Kenyan President William Ruto and his Djibouti counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh discussed the importance of harmonizing the reduction of African Union troops in ATMIS and the […]
Somali and International partners target Al Shabab in Lower Shabelle
Mogadisho June 11, 2023 (SD) -A major military operation is currently underway in the village of Buulo Mohamed Abdalla in the Awdheegle district of Lower Shabelle region, as announced by the Ministry […]
Somaliland: Speaker of Representatives resigns
Las Anod – The chairman of Somaliland’s House of Representatives, Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed, who is in the city of Las Anod, the capital of Sool region, has today announced that he has […]
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia praises elections in Puntland
Garoowe June 10, 2023 (SD) – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Ms. Catriona Laing, paid her first visit to Puntland today, where she held meetings with Puntland […]
