The new Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called on the international community to increase funding for stabilisation efforts in Somalia.
The AU Chairperson has expressed concern over the funding shortfall of the African Union (AU) Mission in Somalia, calling for a renewed international commitment to...
The Somali National Army, especially the 9th Brigade Command, has claimed victory in a battle that took place in the Abagbeeday area, approximately 20 km east of Xudur district in Bakool region.
The battle that took place in the Abagbeeday area was reported to be intense, with both sides using...
Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre said that the country is in a tough fight against the Al-Shabaab group, describing them as those who oppose peace and development of the people and the country, and called for their fight to be united.
Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre revealed that the...
The Chairman of the Somali National Electoral Commission, Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan, who held a press conference in Mogadishu today, announced that they have extended the registration period for the country's associations, which ended on March 31st.
Chairman Abdikarin said that the extension came at the request of some associations, and...
Puntland security forces arrested independent journalist Dalmar Socdaal in Galkayo last night after he was arrested by Galkayo from Galmudug, a region previously banned by Puntland.
Reports indicate that the journalist was tortured before being arrested, sparking outrage among Puntland media organizations and journalists.
The Puntland administration has recently publicly opposed...
Reports from the Middle Shabelle region, especially in the district of Masajid Ali Guduud, indicate that Al Shabaab launched an attack with explosives on the military bases in the district.
The reports add that both sides used heavy and light weapons, and there are casualties on both sides in terms...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has confirmed that Egypt is committed to supporting the efforts of the Somali government and the Somali National Army to combat terrorism in order to bring complete stability to Somalia.
He revealed to Al sisi that Egypt is committed to continuing joint efforts to seek...
The Puntland Military Court today heard the case of men accused of belonging to ISIS and Al-Shabaab. The defendants brought before the court amounted to 10 defendants, including 2 foreigners.
One of the defendants who was brought to court, who said he had defected from Al-Shabaab, told the court that...
The leader of Ahlu Sunna Waljamaa in the Central Regions, Sheikh Mohamed Shakir, said that there is a redeployment of Ahlu Sunna forces that liberated the Central Regions from Al Shabaab and are joining the fight against Al Shabaab.
Sheikh Shakir indicated that he discussed this issue with the highest-ranking...
Reports from the Middle Shabelle region indicate that a large number of local defense forces known as the Macawisleyda are heading towards the Alkowsar area of the region.
These forces are planning to liberate the Alkowsar area, which is currently under the control of the Al-Shabaab group.
Officials from the Macawisleyda...