The United States has stated that it is closely monitoring the connections between jihadist groups in Africa—specifically the movement of funds, people, weapons, and technology—amid concerns in Washington that groups operating in Somalia could develop the capability to plan attacks beyond the country's borders.
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has noted...
The Banadir Regional Court has sentenced Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman to eight years in prison after the Office of the National Prosecutor charged him with membership in Al-Shabaab, financing terrorist activities, and money laundering.
According to a press release issued by the Office of the National Prosecutor, investigations and evidence presented...
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) stated that Somaliland is prepared to contribute up to 2,000 troops to the international force planned for deployment to Gaza, should the United States or Israel request it.
Speaking to *The Jerusalem Post* while attending a conference in Washington, President Cirro noted that while...
Ahmed Shire, a soldier in the Somali National Army, was killed on the outskirts of the Ceelbaraf district in the Middle Shabelle region after an armed group ambushed him and two other soldiers accompanying him.
According to reports on the incident, the three soldiers were on leave at the time...
The Somaliland Police Force, having arrested journalist Hassan Saleebaan Harun (Hassan Galaydh)—the owner of Galaydh TV—in the city of Gabiley yesterday, stated that he is being held on allegations of disseminating false information.
In a released statement, the Somaliland Police Command indicated that Hassan Galaydh was questioned regarding reports he...
The Chairman of the People's Assembly of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur announced that the proposal related to the accountability of the Minister of Interior, Federal and Reconciliation, Ali Hoosh, has been canceled.
The chairman said that the decision to reject the proposal was made after checking...
The Minister of Interior, Federal and Reconciliation of Somalia, Ali Yusuf Ali (Hoosh), has strongly responded to the recent statements made by the President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni.
Minister Ali Khoosh described it as "a big shame" that President Deni, who has previously served as a minister and parliamentarian...
The Somali government has said it is ready to take full responsibility for the security of the country if the African Union forces leave Somalia, dismissing concerns that the withdrawal of those forces could create an opportunity for Al-Shabaab to recapture the former territories.
The Director General of the National...
The Somali National Army has reportedly received the advanced ALKAR 120mm mortar system, manufactured by the Turkish defense industry company ASELSAN, as part of the growing military cooperation between Somalia and Turkey.
The ALKAR 120mm system is a modern mortar mounted on military vehicles, and operates with a digital system...
Karachi police have arrested a number of families of Pakistani sailors who were protesting outside the Pakistan Foreign Office, demanding the immediate release of their relatives who were kidnapped by Somali pirates.
The families have been sitting outside the Foreign Office in Shahrah-e-Faisal since Sunday night, calling on the Pakistani...