Somalia Stories

Funding uncertainty threatens new African Union mission in Somalia
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

Without the timely disbursement of funds, AUSSOM’s effectiveness is at risk, potentially reversing the gains made in countering Al-Shabaab insurgents...

Somalia says its army, allied militias repel Al-Shabaab attacks, kill more than 130
Reuters  |  Feb 20, 2025

Al Shabaab attacked four villages in the Middle Shabelle region with vehicles laden with explosives on Thursday morning, and briefly captured two of t...

Ethiopia and Somalia set march date for next round of Ankara Declaration talks
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the Ankara Declaration to the Development Road project, calling it a similarly strategic initiative with...

Somalia's IS expansion efforts hit roadblock amid sustained security operations
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 14, 2025

The recruitment campaigns targeted regional member states and Yemen, attempting to integrate foreign terrorist fighters into structured hierarchies.

Yemeni boat captured off Somalia amid fears of piracy resurgence
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Atalanta noted that in the 13 months leading to the end of 2024, they had documented 44 attacks, including unsuccessful attempts. However, officials b...

At least 4.4 million people in Somalia face starvation as drought worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The crisis is already forcing families to leave their homes in search of food, water, and medical aid, raising concerns about displacement and worseni...

Africom confirms ISIS leader Ahmed Maeleninine killed in recent airstrike in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The airstrike authorised by President Donald Trump was meant to degrade ISIS's ability to plot and conduct terrorist attacks, a top priority for his a...

Puntland’s counterterrorism unit kills 13 Islamic State fighters in Cal Miskaad mountains
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 11, 2025

The airstrike is part of a broader effort by Puntland security forces, who have been actively liberating vast areas from ISIS control for more than a...

Somalia's new mission faces similar challenges as its predecessor
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 07, 2025

The force entered the theatre without adequate funding and troops following the lingering stalemate over which states would be allowed to send troops...

Puntland military offensive deals blow to Islamic State in Somalia
Reuters  |  Feb 07, 2025

Puntland's military spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday that the security forces had killed at least 85 IS militants in battles over the past two da...

Somalia implements mandatory vaccination for travellers
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 02, 2025

Under the new rule, all travellers, regardless of nationality or age, must present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate when entering or exiti...

482 Somali refugees stranded in Kiunga as Lamu calls for urgent support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

The unfolding humanitarian situation in Kiunga has put a strain on the host community, with Lamu County now seeking additional support from national a...

Trump says US forces eliminated IS terrorists hiding in caves in Somalia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The US has periodically conducted airstrikes in Somalia under both Republican and Democratic administrations.

Somali refugees in Dadaab fear Trump’s return will trigger new travel ban
The New Humanitarian  |  Feb 02, 2025

Tough new security checks meant the number of arriving refugees tumbled from the 84,994 recorded during Barack Obama’s last year in office to a record...

Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
Reuters  |  Jan 30, 2025

The explosion in midair occurred over the frigid Potomac River near the airport.

Somalia, Turkey deepen strategic partnership with political, defense deals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

A similar agreement is set to be signed with Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) in Addis Ababa on Friday.

Somalia says Egypt to deploy military units to the country in bilateral agreement
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 29, 2025

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said that the country had in recent times faced external pressure to block Egypt from joining...

National ID project in Somalia unrelated to elections, authority says
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 27, 2025

Abdiwali dismissed any concerns about election interference, stating that the government's focus extends beyond just the upcoming elections.

More than 100 dead dolphins found on Somali coast, cause a mystery
Reuters  |  Jan 24, 2025

Local residents and soldiers gathered to look at the grim sight, holding their noses because of the smell from the carcasses.

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