May 07
Somalia: Death of 23 Civilians in Military Strikes With Turkish Drones May Amount to War Crimes - New Investigation [press release]
AI London
Fourteen children killed and 17 civilians injured in strikes in March Families of victims should receive reparations Indiscriminate attacks may amount to war crimes Read more »
May 06
Africa: AU Vows to Safeguard Security Gains in Somalia Ahead of Troop Exit
New Times
A high-level delegation from the African Union Commission has wrapped up their assessment visit to Somalia by vowing to preserve the hard-won stabilization gains achieved so far,… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »
Somalia: Shabelle Media Network Celebrates 22 Years of Impactful Journalism in Somalia
Shabelle
On the 6th of May 2024, Shabelle Media Network marked its 22nd anniversary, celebrating over two decades of its commitment to delivering accurate news and insightful analysis to… Read more »
Somalia: Four Suspected Pirates Arrested in Jubbaland State, Foiling Planned Attacks On Somali Waters
Radio Dalsan
In a security operation near the coastal town of Kismayo, Jubbaland State police forces successfully apprehended four individuals suspected of planning pirate attacks on ships in… Read more »
Somalia: Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Arrives in Nairobi for Key Bilateral Meeting and for Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission's 3rd Session
Radio Dalsan
Somalia Federal Government Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has on Monday arrived in in Nairobi in Kenya's capital Mogadishu. Read more »
May 05
Somalia: Somali President Meets With Outgoing UN Special Representative
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently met with the outgoing United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, in Dhusamareb, the administrative capital… Read more »
May 03
Somalia: Crisis in Beledweyne - Severe Floods Trigger Mass Displacement
Radio Dalsan
The central Somali town of Beledweyne continues to witness a harrowing exodus as residents flee their homes for the second consecutive day due to severe floods caused by heavy… Read more »
May 02
Somalia: UN Special Representative Catriona Laing Bids Farewell to Southwest State of Somalia
Shabelle
The UN Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, recently concluded her farewell visits to the Southwest State of Somalia, where she met with President Abdiaziz Hassan… Read more »
April 30
Somalia: Somali National Army and U.S. Special Forces Join Forces Against Al-Shabaab Militants
Shabelle
In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Somalia, a special meeting was recently convened between Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin, the Commander… Read more »
Somalia: Tanzania, Somalia to Heighten Ties On Health
Daily News
TANZANIA and the Republic of Somalia have agreed to strengthen their partnership on health matters. This was revealed over the weekend by Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu when the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Leads Meeting On Food Security and Nutrition
Shabelle
In a move towards addressing the pressing issue of food security and nutrition in Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of Somalia, recently presided over a high-level… Read more »
April 29
Somalia: Somali Government Condemns Killing of Hormuud Telecom Workers
Shabelle
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, six employees of Hormuud Telecom, Somalia's largest telecommunications company, lost their lives in a roadside blast on the outskirts of… Read more »
East Africa: Somali President Participates in the IDA21 Summit for African Heads of State in Nairobi
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on the evening of April 28, 2024, to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) 21 for the African… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia - Six Hormuud Telecom Staff Killed in Tragic Mogadishu Blast
Shabelle
On the afternoon of April 28, 2024, a devastating explosion rocked the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia, claiming the lives of six employees of Hormuud Telecom, the country's… Read more »
April 27
Somalia: American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
Shabelle
The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official… Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited
Shabelle
In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Defense Ministry Investigates Diversion of Rations for Elite Danab Forces
Shabelle
In a significant development, the Somali Defence Ministry has confirmed the diversion of rations intended for the elite US-trained Danab forces, a unit within the Somali National… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Reports Food Diversion Involving U.S.-Trained Soldiers
VOA
The Somali government has admitted that rations for the elite Somali soldiers trained by the United States have been diverted within a unit of its forces. Read more »
April 24
Somalia: High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi
Shabelle
In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Hosts Dinner for Turkish Navy Officers, Marking New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of the strengthening ties between Somalia and Turkey, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, hosted a dinner for… Read more »
April 23
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
South Sudan: World News in Brief - South Sudan Tax Impositions, Somalia Flash Floods, Ukraine Attacks
UN News
The UN acknowledges assurances from the South Sudanese government that the recent imposition of taxes on fuel and supply trucks does not apply to the Organization. Still, concerns… Read more »
April 22
Somalia: UN Says Heavy Rains to Affect About 770,000 People in Somalia
Shabelle
The upcoming heavier normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs… Read more »
April 19
Somalia: EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
Shabelle
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and… Read more »