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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 6 -- Heavy armed clashes that erupted in Mogadishu on June 3 have displaced nearly 12,500 families and left civilians facing severe protection and humanitarian risks, the UN refugee agency said.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Turkey has launched efforts to mediate between Somalia's federal government and opposition leaders following recent clashes in Mogadishu that have heightened fears of political instability and drawn concern from international partners.

IGAD has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, amid rising political tensions and a worsening constitutional crisis. The organization has called for all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to resolve their differences through dialogue.

Clashes broke out in Mogadishu between federal government forces and opposition-aligned groups, leading to international calls for restraint from the US and UK. Following mediation by community elders, the fighting appeared to subside.

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Joint security operations continue in Mogadishu as the government intensifies its crackdown on illegal arms. Today, security forces recovered a massive stockpile of weapons from the Elite Hotel, seizing a significant cache of unauthorized military hardware. The state is systematically dismantling private military infrastructures that have previously threatened the urban securi

MOGADISHU — Heavy fighting broke out Sunday in an area between the districts of Gubadleey in Mogadishu and Warsheekh in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region after federal government forces arrived to conduct an operation targeting what authorities described as illegally held weapons, local sources said. According to preliminary reports, the clashes involved Somali government troops […]

Heavy gun battles erupted in Mogadishu after federal government forces raided the residence of former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. The clashes occurred shortly before planned opposition demonstrations, raising fears of increased violence.

Clashes occurred in Mogadishu between government forces and opposition troops, particularly in the Howlwadaag district. Heavy gunfire was reported in the neighborhoods of Barmuudo and Siigaale.

Shabelle TV and radio are reportedly under coordinated pressure from state-sponsored entities in Somalia. This pressure is particularly aimed at suppressing news coverage critical of the government and its activities.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's disaster management agency and United Nations officials held a monthly coordination meeting on Tuesday to assess the country's humanitarian situation and strengthen aid efforts for vulnerable communities affected by recurring crises.

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces carried out planned security operations in several areas of the Middle Shabelle region, targeting suspected hideouts and positions used by remnants of the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab, military officials said on Tuesday. The operations were conducted by units of the 164th Battalion of the 16th Danab Brigade […]

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A delegation led by Somalia's federal Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range, Hassan Hussein Mohamed Eelay, arrived in the district of Qansaxdheere in the southwestern Bay region, where officials said the team held talks focused on security and state-building efforts.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu at the presidential palace in Mogadishu. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations and reaffirmed Somalia's commitment to the One-China policy.

The European Union has announced a new €138 million support package for Somalia, aimed at addressing ongoing security and humanitarian challenges. This initiative was revealed during a meeting between the EU Ambassador and Somalia's President.

Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi held discussions with Turkish officials in Mogadishu to enhance military cooperation. The focus was on expanding troop training and building defense capacities between Somalia and Turkey.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Monday received the Italian ambassador to Somalia, Pier Daccò Coppi, for talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, the government said.

The World Health Organization has announced a global health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This decision comes in light of more than 300 suspected cases and 88 fatalities associated with the virus.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's cabinet has endorsed a roadmap for implementing the country's constitution, describing the process as a cornerstone for state-building, political stability and national unity.