Islamic State Somalia Stories
One of the deadliest incidents, HRW says, took place on June 21 in Manda village, where gunmen stormed a mosque and opened fire on worshipers, killing...
The death of the militant adds to the heavy casualties suffered by the terrorist group this year, following heightened operations that have weakened i...
These funds are provided by the AU and its international partners, particularly the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), to cover the cost...
The operation comes days after a similar one mid this week killed three Al-Shabaab leaders in an airstrike conducted in the Hiran region.
According to Sudanese officials, Colombian mercenaries and Turkish-made rifles have made their way into the ranks of the Rapid Support Forces, the par...
The agency added that the operation that took place in the Shaw area of the Hiran region was done in collaboration with international partners.
The cancellation applies to debts accrued over 38 years in unpaid annual contributions, a burden Somali officials say has constrained the country’s fu...
Former CJ David Maraga stressed that the presence of the foreign troops is a serious violation of Kenya's sovereignty and poses significant constituti...
Farmers in the area reported that they have been restricted from accessing their farms beyond 4 pm, which has affected their ability to work and provi...
The announcement follows a year-long process that began when local leaders set up the SSC-Khaatumo transitional administration after Somaliland troops...
Wamalwa argued that the country’s Defence chief should be at the forefront in publicly addressing the matter to protect Kenyans living along the borde...
The visit follows the completion of specialised training by the Egyptian contingent, designed to prepare them for operations in Somalia.
KDF stated that the meeting served as a platform for open dialogue, fostering collaboration between local leadership and security forces to address em...
The expansion nearly doubles the port’s throughput, enhancing its ability to meet rising trade demands and strengthening Somalia’s role in regional co...
Isxaaq Hassan Taakow, Director of the Department of Foreigners and Entry Permits, said the system has built-in checks to ensure smooth operation.
The agreement, signed on August 25, 2025, brings together Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and a faction of the main opposition alliance, the S...
The senior officer said she looks forward to sharing her experiences from “the other side”, referring to Somalia, which has long been the recipient of...
The statement added that both leaders emphasised the importance of further deepening the longstanding partnership between Somalia and the United Arab...
IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu commended both parties for their leadership and political will, calling the agreement an important move towa...
Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu on Tuesday, Issa revealed that the Supreme Court, the Benadir Regional Court, and the Benadir Regional App...
Under the new framework, the Federal Parliament will elect Somalia’s president, while state assemblies will choose presidents and vice presidents of t...
Somalia’s Ministry of Defence emphasised that the involvement of multiple troop-contributing countries demonstrates the shared commitment across the c...
While the two parties also agreed to safeguard Somalia's sovereignty, fight terrorism, and ensure peaceful elections, doubts remain about how the agre...
Somalia’s longest coastline in Africa, along the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, is a valuable strategic commodity to global security. Stabilising...
Somalia’s ambassador to Italy, Ibrahim Omar Shegow, said that the incident highlights the risks Somalis face when they attempt irregular sea journeys...
The State Department said the initiative is part of efforts to weaken the global network of the militant group by targeting its financial base.
The attacks were conducted using precision airstrikes, followed by a ground advance from Danab units to secure control and confirm the impact.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), some carriers may not show symptoms but can still transmit the infection, while others may develop m...
Severe funding cuts have reduced the humanitarian reach by 72 per cent, with agencies now aiming to support just 1.3 million people at a cost of $367...
Experts noted that the system will streamline workflows by reducing duplication, directly linking authorisation to record-keeping, and strengthening i...
