March 05
Somalia: U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu Issues Security Alert Amid Threat of Imminent Attacks
Radio Dalsan
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu has issued a warning to American citizens in Somalia, advising them of credible intelligence indicating the potential for imminent organized attacks… Read more »
March 04
Somalia: Famine Looms in Somalia Without Funding Boost, WFP Says
UN News
"The time to step up is now" for the people of Somalia, where drought threatens 1.7 million young children at risk of acute malnutrition, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for U.S. Citizens in Somalia
Shabelle
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert for American citizens, reminding them of ongoing risks in the country despite the lifting of restrictions for official U.S.… Read more »
Somalia: UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
The United Nations Security Council has officially extended the authorization for member states to stop any ships from exporting weapons or charcoal illegally from Somalia, a… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Faces Worsening Hunger As Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 1 Million More People Into Food Insecurity
WFP
This a summary of what was said by WFP's Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis, Jean-Martin Bauer at the Geneva Palais Briefing. Alarming new data from Somalia shows… Read more »
Somalia: Mohamed Abdi Hassan Wins Seat 248 in Somalia's Parliament
Shabelle
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Somalia held the election for the vacant Seat 248 in the House of the People of the Federal Parliament today, in the central… Read more »
Somalia: Somali National Army Commander Commends Local Forces in Hiiraan for Bravery in Battle Against Terrorism
Radio Dalsan
The Commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, recently visited the forces stationed in the Qoryaale area, near Jalalaqsi in the Hiiraan… Read more »
Somalia: Banadir Region Launches Annual Quran Recitation Competition for Ramadan
Radio Dalsan
The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Amir, officially inaugurated the annual Quran Recitation Competition for the month of Ramadan. Organized by… Read more »
Somalia: South West State President Laftagareen Inspects Ethiopian Military Training Camp, Commends Advanced Training for Special Police Forces
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's South West State President, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, recently visited an Ethiopian military training camp where he praised the high-level training being… Read more »
March 03
Somalia: Somali Government Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack
Shabelle
Somali government forces, backed by local clan militias known as Macwiisley, repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants in the Boos-Hareeri area of the Aadan-Yabaal district,… Read more »
Somalia: Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution On the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Mandate Renewal [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
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Somalia: Somali Military Kills 40 Al-Shabab Militants in Operation
Shabelle
The Somali military announced Monday that it had killed more than 40 Al-Shabab militants during a coordinated operation in the central Hirshabelle state, marking a significant blow… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somalia and Ethiopia Make Progress On Talks for Port Access
Shabelle
Ethiopia and Somalia are on a path for renewed cooperation after the two sides agreed to end the Somaliland port dispute. Last week, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed toured… Read more »
March 02
Somalia: UN Security Council Renews Maritime Arms Embargo on Somalia
Shabelle
To enforce the arms embargo on Somalia, the Security Council decided today to reauthorize maritime interdiction of illicit weapons imports and charcoal exports, reiterating its… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forces Support Somalia in Airstrikes Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes on March 1, 2025, targeting al Shabaab militants near Ceel Baraf, in… Read more »
February 28
Ethiopia: Bridging Divides - Dual Reality of Progress, Setback in Ethiopia's Somali Region [opinion]
Addis Standard
The Somali Regional State, located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, is one of the country's twelve regions. It shares borders with Somalia to the east, Djibouti to the north, and… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Foreign Ministry Official Discusses New AU Peacekeeping Mission
Shabelle
Somalia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Balcad, addressed the ongoing African Union Mision in Somalia, [AUSSOM] stating that the country retains full autonomy over the… Read more »
Somalia: USAID Faces Accusations of Funding Al-Shabaab, Other Militant Groups
Shabelle
Two U.S. lawmakers are accusing the U.S. Agency for International Development of providing financial support to Al-Shabaab, Hamas, and the Taliban, alleging that taxpayer money is… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Signs Energy Cooperation Deal With Azerbaijan
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Dahir Shire Maxamed, has signed a cooperation agreement on energy and oil exploration with Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy,… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia, Somalia Reinvigorates Relation, Says Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
ENA
Ethiopia and Somalia have reinvigorated their relations through the high-level frequent working visit exchanges between the two countries' officials, Spokesperson of the Ministry… Read more »
Somalia: Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre Extends Condolences Following the Passing of Dr. Maxamed Yuusuf Xasan
Radio Dalsan
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has issued a formal statement expressing his deepest condolences following the sudden passing of Dr.… Read more »
February 27
Somalia: Mortar Shells Rain Down Around Mogadishu Airport
Shabelle
Mortar shells struck near Aden Adde International Airport in the Somali capital on Thursday as security forces heightened measures ahead of a planned visit by Ethiopian Prime… Read more »
Ethiopia: Leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia Reaffirm Their Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia held talks and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation for mutual benefit. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia to Strengthen Ties
Radio Dalsan
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Mogadishu for high-level talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, signaling a significant improvement in diplomatic… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia, Somalia Hail Military Agreement As 'Critical Step' Toward Regional Stability After PM Abiy's Visit to Mogadishu
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba- The governments of Somalia and Ethiopia have welcomed the understanding reached between the Somali National Army (SNA) and Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF)… Read more »
