Al-Shabaab claims capture of key town in central Somalia after deadly assault

HIIRAAN, Somalia — Al-Shabaab militants have claimed control of Moqokori, a strategic town in the central Hiiraan region, following a heavy overnight assault involving car bombs and ground fighters. In a statement released early Monday, the...

U.S. likely to pursue talks with Al-Shabaab to end Somalia conflict – former adviser 

Puntland forces on alert over federal ministers' travel plans as Jibril flees Ceelbuh CEELBUH, Somalia, July 7 – Former Puntland parliament speaker and current MP Cabdirashid Yusuf Jibriil left the town of Ceelbuh late Sunday night following a...

Egypt, Somalia leaders discuss strategic partnership, counterterrorism in New Alamein

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Monday with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the coastal city of New Alamein during an official visit focused on deepening bilateral ties and addressing regional developments, particularly in...

Somalia: Deputy Information Minister Urges Youth to Join Fight Against Al-Shabaab

MOGADISHU, June 30, 2025 – Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, on Monday called on Somali youth to take an active role in the ongoing military campaign against Al-Shabaab, as the country marks its Independence...

Somalia: Gunfight Between Government Troops Leaves Casualties in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, June 30, 2025 – A deadly overnight gunfight erupted between government troops in Mogadishu’s Shiirkole neighborhood, in the Hodan district, leaving several casualties, local residents and witnesses reported Monday. The shootout, which...

Somalia's economic growth at 4.1 pct in 2024

MOGADISHU, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Somalia's gross domestic product (GDP) fell slightly to 4.1 percent in 2024, down from 4.2 percent in 2023, the national statistics bureau has said. GDP per capita in current prices rose to 737 U.S. dollars in 2024,...

Aid cuts threaten Somalia’s children as malnutrition crisis worsens

In a health centre in Baidoa, Somalia, a medic administers immunization drops to a crying baby while the mother comforts her child. The scene reflects a daily reality in a country where vaccination rates remain low and malnutrition is widespread....

President Hassan Sheikh asks Egypt to speed up troop deployment to Somalia

CAIRO, Egypt — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Egypt on Sunday for talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on security, economic development, education, and...

Somalia: Clashes Erupt in Lower Shabelle Between Government Forces and Al-Shabaab

MOGADISHU – Heavy fighting has broken out in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region between federal government forces and the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab, local sources and officials said Monday. The clashes, which are concentrated in areas...

Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Acute Limb Ischemia 30 Days Postpartum in Lithotomy Position: A Case Report from Somalia Leading to Bilateral Lower Limb Amputation

Introduction Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a rare but potentially catastrophic vascular emergency, occurring in approximately 1.5 out of 1,000 cases annually worldwide. ALI involves a sudden decrease in blood supply to a limb, jeopardizing its...

Somalia: Puntland President Urges Inclusive Talks Amid Political Deadlock  

Puntland Forces Launch Operation Against ISIS Remnants in Al-Miskad Mountains Bosaso, Somalia, June 30, 2025 – Puntland Defense Forces launched a military operation early Monday targeting areas in the Al-Miskad mountain range where remnants of the...

Somalia Security Minister Calls for Immediate Halt to Fighting in Abudwak Town

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Security has called on the warring parties in Caabud-waaq district, Galgaduud region, to immediately cease hostilities. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartag strongly warned that those fueling the conflict will...

African Union extends Burundi troops’ stay in Somalia by six months

Addis Ababa — The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months to strengthen efforts against al-Shabaab and support state-building, officials said. The decision was made during a virtual meeting of the...

Somalia’s Embassy in Kenya Marks 65th Anniversary of National Independence

NAIROBI, June 29, 2025 – The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Kenya on Saturday commemorated the 65th anniversary of Somalia’s Independence Day, marking the historic liberation of the Somali territories on June 26, 1960. The event,...

Kuwait Fund and UK’s FCDO sign MoUs for humanitarian aid to Sudan, Somalia

Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Abdullah Al-Yahya, and UK Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy, during the signing of the two...

Somalia’s President Offers Condolences Following Death of Jubbaland Deputy Leader

MOGADISHU, June 28, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday extended his condolences over the death of Suldaan Abdiqadir Haji Mohamud, the Second Vice President of the Jubbaland State Government. In an official statement released...

AU Extends Burundi Troop Presence In Somalia By Six Months

African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months

African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months MOGADISHU, July 5 – The African Union has extended the presence of Burundian troops in Somalia for an additional six months, reversing an earlier plan for their full withdrawal...

DOGE Team Terminates 256 Wasteful Contracts Worth $14.3 Billion – Including $850k USAID Contract for “Resilience Adviser” in Somalia

Although they are not making as many headlines as earlier this year when they were first introduced, the DOGE Team is hard at work and continues to save money for American taxpayers. Earlier this week DOGE announced they had eliminated another...

Jubaland forces disarm militias in Somalia’s Balad-Hawo as tensions rise with federal troops

Balad-Hawo, Somalia – Jubaland regional forces have carried out a disarmament operation targeting militias and former federal-aligned troops in the southwestern Somali town of Balad-Hawo, amid escalating tensions over security control in the...