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Puntland forces record major victories against ISIS in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 16, 2025

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Pun...

A look into war against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as new mission takes over from ATMIS
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

AUSSOM is designed to contain about 11,000 personnel comprising civilians, military, and police personnel.

Survivors’ tales of night of terror after bomb attack at Mogadishu's Liido Beach
Hassan Mohamed  |  Aug 11, 2024

A deadly gun battle ensued after five Al-Shabaab fighters stormed the nearby Beach View Hotel, shooting people indiscriminately.

Somali Government allocates Sh64.8m to support Liido Beach attack victims
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 07, 2024

The attack, which took place last Friday, resulted in the deaths of 40 individuals and injured 140 others.

Somalia beach attack kills 37 civilians, minister says
Reuters  |  Aug 04, 2024

It was the deadliest attack in the Horn of Africa country since twin car bombs detonated near a busy market intersection in October 2022, killing at l...

Kenya's mission to defeat Al-Shabaab to shift after KDF soldiers exit Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 26, 2024

Over a decade after the Operation Linda Nchi mission was launched, most of the Kenyan soldiers are set to exit Somalia.

Five killed, 20 injured in Mogadishu Café blast
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 15, 2024

The incident occurred around 11 pm while people were gathered to watch the Euro football final between Spain and England.

Explosions rock Somalia cafe as football fans watch Euro final
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 14, 2024

Local media confirmed the attack, believed to be by Al-Shabaab terrorists.

Five terrorists killed as police thwart attempted prison break in Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 13, 2024

The incident began with a confrontation between security guards and the inmates, most of them serving death sentences, after they gained access to wea...

Ugandan officer killed, 6 injured by roadside bomb in Somalia
Reuters  |  Jul 08, 2024

Uganda has about 5,000 troops serving in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) peacekeeping mission.

AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 22, 2024

The council expressed concerns that the full implementation of phase three drawdown could lead to capability gaps that may have significant implicatio...

IGAD report shows rise in terror attacks between January and March this year
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2024

The analysis compiled by the regional body's Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Terrorism (ICEPCVE) notes that about 708 fatal...

Ethiopian troops should remain in Somalia, Jubaland and South West states say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2024

The two states declared their positions after Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, said the go...

Mogadishu court jails 70-year-old man for financing Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 18, 2024

Ali Hussein Isaac was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $3,000 for money laundering and financing the militant group.

Somalia Govt vows action after deadly attack on telco workers
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 29, 2024

The government said the brutal assault was against the principles of Islam and basic human values.

Al-Shabaab kills 6 staff of Somalia's largest telco in car bomb attack
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 28, 2024

Police Spokesperson Abdifatah Adan Hassan says the attack was by Al-Shabaab militants, who have targeted Hormuud Telecom before.

Al-Shabaab militant, two children die after bomb explodes in his house
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 28, 2024

Police said his wife survived the blast and they hope she will help to unravel what happened during the incident once she is treated.

Somalia welcomes Al-Shabaab fighters surrendering under amnesty
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 27, 2024

In recent weeks, more than 100 militants have laid down their arms and surrendered to authorities across regions including Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, Sou...

Somali PM meets Serbian envoy amid tensions over breakaway regions
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2024

Somalia and Serbia share similarities where Kosovo and Somaliland are concerned, as the latter two have both unilaterally declared their independence.

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