Mogadishu October 26, 2022 (SD) – Somalia’s armed forces this morning executed two convicted members of Al-Shabaab, sentenced to death by the Somali Military court. The execution of Adan Mohamed Ali Mohamed […]
The Somali government attacks target Al Shabaab
Mogadishu October 25, 2022 (SD) – Somali Government today confirmed an operations carried out in cooperation with NISA and their international partners in the last 48 hours killed senior Al-Shabaab officers and […]
Somalia: Attack on Tawakal Hotel in Kismayo kills nine
Kismayo October 23, 2022 (SD) – Jubaland state government tonight confirmed that the Tawakal Hotel attack in Kismayo has ended, and all the attackers who were fighting inside the hotel were killed. […]
Somalia: Minister Abbas Saraji’s killer executed
Mogadishu October 22, 2022 (SD) – The Armed Forces of the Somali Government this morning executed Ahmed Abdullahi Abdi, who killed the Minister of General Affairs and Reconstruction of Somalia, Abbas Abdullahi […]
Somalia re-signs oil deal with Coastline Exploration
Mogadishu October 21,2022 (SD) – Somalia today finalized a controversial oil production sharing agreement with Coastline Exploration Company. The Federal Government said that it cooperated with the country’s Attorney General and international […]
Agencies operating in Mogadishu Port warned against working with Al-Shabaab
Mogadishu October 20,2022 (SD) – Somalia’s Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport warned the Agents that provide services at the port in sharing trader’s information with the Al-Shabaab. In recent years, Al […]
Somalia: Abdalle Muumin re-arrested few days after his release
Mogadishu October 19,2022 (SD) – The Somali Journalists Syndicate confirmed that their general secretary, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, was arrested again by the Somali government forces. In a statement posted on Twitter, SJS […]
Explosions rock Hiiraan, destroys Buulo-Burde bridge
Beledweyne October 19, 2022 (SD) – Buulo-Burde District of Hiran Region has recently been hit by a large explosion that has caused a number of deaths and injuries. An explosion heard in […]
U.S. adds Al Shabaab Leaders to the list of international terrorists
Washington October 18, 2022 (SD) – The United States today announced financial sanctions imposed on a network that allegedly facilitates the finances of Al-Shabaab. A statement issued by the US State and […]
Somali government forces expel Al-Shabaab from areas in the Middle Shabelle
Mogadishu October 17,2022 (SD) – Somali federal military forces have taken over several areas under Balad district, in the Middle Shabelle region, according to reports. The government forces pushed Al-Shabaab out in […]
The head of Somali Journalist Syndicate released on bail
Mogadishu (SD) – Abdalla Muumin, arrested a few days ago at Aden Adde Airport as he was about to travel, was brought before the Benadir regional court in Mogadishu today. Prosecutors were […]
Al-Shabaab executed six people accused of being spies
Kismayo October 13,2022 (SD) – Al-Shabaab executed six people they accused of working with US intelligence in a square in Sakow district of Middle Jubba region. The militants forced hundreds of people […]
Puntland to expedite local elections
Garoowe October 13,2022 (SD) -The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, held a meeting with Puntland Political Organizations and the Transitional Committee for Puntland Elections and discussed ways to speed up the […]
PRT TWO: Evaluating the Somalia Government’s use of the Ma’awisley Militias to fighting Al Shabaab
London October 13, 2022 (SD) – he Somali Federal Government’s use of Ma’awisley militias against Al Shabaab is been hailed as a success, in some circles, however, the use of these militias […]
Al Shabaab spokesman releases Audio days after his reported death
Mogadishu October 13,2022 (SD) – Al Shabaab spokesman Ali Dheere, issued an audio statement a few days after it was reported that he died in a fighting that took place in El […]
Evaluating the Somalia Government’s use of the Ma’awisley Militias to fighting Al Shabaab
London October 12,2022 (SD) – The Somali Federal Government’s use of Ma’awisley militias against Al Shabaab is been hailed as a success, in some circles, however, the use of these militias is […]
Qoryooley Governor killed in a landmine explosion
Qoryooley October 11,2022 (SD) – The governor of Qoryooley district in Lower Shabelle region, Sayed Ali Ibrahim was today killed in an explosion in that district. Reports indicate that the landmine explosion, […]
U.S. addresses Somalia’s ban on Al Shabaab coverage
Mogadishu October 11,2022 (SD) – The United States government has reacted to Somali federal government’s decision to ban broadcasting Al-Shabaab related news and statements. The US embassy in Mogadishu called on the […]
200 Al-Shabaab fighters killed in Hiraan
Beledweyne October 10, 2022 (SD) – More than 200 Al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed in a heavy battle yesterday in Jicibow area of Hiran region. The battle which lasted for more than […]
Somali Press organizations concerned over government’s ban on Al Shabab news
Mogadishu October 10,2022 (SD) – Somali media organizations have expressed concern over the Somali government’s decision to ban media from reporting or disseminating information it calls Al-Shabaab propaganda. Abdalle Ahmed Muumin, the […]