U.S. Military Confirms Airstrike Against Al-Shabaab
VOA
The United States military has confirmed conducting a new airstrike against al-Shabab militants in the Middle Juba region of southern Somalia. Read more »
Somaliland Crisis - Delayed Elections and Armed Conflict Threaten Dream of Statehood [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
With a presidential election delayed for months and deadly clashes between security forces and clan militias, Somaliland's reputation for stability lies in ruins. Violence erupted… Read more »
Spy Chief Visits U.S. for Talks With CIA, FBI and Pentagon Officials
Shabelle
The director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency [NISA] Mahad Salad is in the US on an official working visit, becoming his 1st since taking the powerful office last… Read more »
U.S. Says Al-Shabaab Leader Injured in Airstrike in Somalia
VOA
An al-Shabab leader appears to have survived the latest United States military airstrike in Somalia, according to a spokesperson for U.S. Africa Command. Read more »
Over Seven Million Children Under 5 Years Remain Malnourished Across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
Unicef
UNICEF calls for investment in sustainable, resilient systems across the region to protect children and communities from future crises Read more »
With UNFPA Support, Somalia Marks Int'l Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Shabelle
On May 23, Somalia commemorated the annual International Day to End the Obstetric Fistula to raise awareness and alleviate the burden on persons affected by the condition. Read more »
Somali Special Forces Complete Commando Training in Uganda
Nile Post
A group of Special Forces attached to the Somali National Army (SNA) has completed special training at Uganda's 206 Commando Brigade Training Centre. Read more »
PM Attends AfDB Annual Meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh
Shabelle
SHEIKH [SMN] - Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre joined thousands of delegates attending the annual meeting of the African Development Bank in Sharm El-Sheikh. Read more »
Police Begins Large-Scale Security Sweep Outside Capital
Shabelle
Somali security forces launched a large-scale security sweep targeting villages along the Mogadishu-Afgoye corridor, going house-to-house search. Read more »
SSC-Khatumo Rejects Possession of NISA-Intercepted Arms And Explosive Consignment
Shabelle
The leadership of SSC-Khatumo has strongly denied claims that they belong to two shipments with explosives and military materials intercepted in Mogadishu. Read more »
Security Agency Intercepts Explosives Bound for Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
Somalia's Ministry of Security said two shipments bound for Al-Shabaab have been intercepted on Thursday at Mogadishu harbor and the airport. Read more »
Massive Flooding Forces 200,000 People to Flee Homes in Somalia
allAfrica
At least 200,000 people were displaced due to flash flooding in central Somalia as the Shabelle River burst its banks and submerged roads, reports AFP. Read more »
IMF Completes Fifth Review of Somalia's Long-Running Debt Relief
Shabelle
Washington, DC: On May 17, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fifth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for… Read more »
Somali Forces Advance On Key Central City Ahead of Planned Offensive
Shabelle
Fierce battles raged outside Elbur town as Somali forces pushed their advance on the eastern city with heavy shelling and infantry attacks, residents have said. Read more »
Uganda Trains Special Forces to Fight Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Shabelle
Uganda's Minister of State for Defense, Oleru Huda, presided over the commissioning parade for Somali soldiers in her country on Friday, May 19. Read more »