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Warkasta is tracking ciidamada across 21 reports from 4 sources. Recent coverage touches itoobiya, buurhakaba, and diplomacy, each linked to its original source with side-by-side comparison where outlets differ.

Several people have died in the fighting that has taken place in recent days in the city of Moyale between the forces of the Somali and Oromia regional states of Ethiopia, sources told the AFP news agency on Saturday. The conflict, rooted in land disputes, began on Tuesday after the flag of the Somali regional state was raised in the city.…

The Chairman of Lower Shabelle Region, Mr. Abdifatax Sayid Ahmed Siidi, today visited and encouraged the heroes of the Somali National Army who are engaged in the fight against the Khawarij. Additionally, the Chairman donated a gift consisting of live animals to the troops, aimed at encouraging and supporting the heroes...

The Military Court has sentenced Police Officer Jamaal Xasan Cabdulle to death by firing squad for the murder of the late Major General Salad Maxamed Guuleed, who was said to have been killed by him, the former head of the Somali Police's Communications and Technology Department. Additionally, the court has sentenced Mustaf Xuseen Guure, known as Kaamil...

The Acting Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai, visited the city of Beledweyne today. During her visit, she inspected logistical operations and met with United Nations staff and AUSSOM forces operating in the city. Sadozai...

The Defense Committee of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia held a meeting with the Commanders of the Armed Forces, during which the National Defense Bill was discussed. The meeting took place…

The militia loyal to Abdikadir Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) has peacefully taken control of the city of Bardaale in the Bay region, making it the third city they have seized from the South West administration. The capture of Bardaale comes at a time when they have changed their approach to taking over cities, following direct confrontations with…

Koonfurgalbeed: Xoogagga Laftagareen ayaa la wareegey magaalada muhiimka ah Burhakaba, iyada oo noqoneysa magaaladii labaad ka dib Qansaxdheer oo ay todobaadkan galeen. Maamulka Aadan Madoobe ayaa sheegey in kooxda AS ay la socoto, garabka garabka Laftagareen ayaa se iyagu diidey eeddaasi. DFS ayaa iyadu xoojisey ammaanka caasimadda maamulka ee Baydhabo,…

BUURHAKABA, Somalia — Ugaas and Chairman Watiin delivered speeches in the town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region, after the forces supporting the administration of Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen took over the town. Buurhakaba is located in the Bay region, approximately 60 kilometers northeast of the city of Baydhabo and nearly 180 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu.

Reports from the Baay region indicate that this morning, fighting between government forces and those of the South West administration, along with troops loyal to Lafta-gareen, is ongoing in the Buurhakaba District of Baay Region, utilizing various types of weapons. The fighting erupted after the forces loyal to the former president...
The tension between Ethiopia and Eritrea is intensifying, following the movement of Ethiopian federal forces towards the border town of Zalambessa, as renewed fighting has erupted in the Tigray region, raising fears of a military confrontation between the two countries.

U.S. federal security forces conducted a search early Monday morning at the home of Somali Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington, with the U.S. Department of Justice confirming that the operation is part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The forces carrying out the operation were from the Homeland Security agency.

MOGADISHU, 11, October 2026 [HMC] – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) expresses its deep concern and strongly condemns the attacks and armed actions against the People's Protection Forces of the Agency, who were operating in the First Branch of General Da'ud's Division, Wadajir district, Banaadir region. These actions involve militias...

The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has issued a statement detailing armed movements that have been observed in Mogadishu in recent days, involving government security forces and those aligned with opposition politicians in the country. NISA revealed that armed militias are taking orders from the former president...

The Federal Government of Somalia has accelerated the recruitment of new youth to join the various forces of the country, preparing for the Somali forces to take over security responsibilities when the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is reduced or concluded. The recruitment of new forces is ongoing in the Banaadir region and the administrations of HirShabelle, Galmudug...

Forces loyal to former South West State President, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed Lafta-gareen have taken control of the Qansaxdheere district in the Bay region, approximately 90KM from the city of Baydhabo. Reports from the district indicate that some of the troops stationed there have surrendered to the forces supporting Lafta-gareen, while…
The city of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, is still without a fully functioning civil administration, days after government-aligned forces took control of the city.

The tension between Ethiopia and Eritrea has reached a new dangerous level, after reports emerged that Eritrean troops have entered northern Ethiopia, while the Addis Ababa government has accused Asmara of a new invasion and demanded the withdrawal of those troops. The new movements come at a time when troops...

The Mayor of Doolow, Maxamed Xuseen Cabdi Lafeey, visited the headquarters of the Doolow Security Forces, where he met with units of the Jubbaland Darawiish forces. Mayor Lafeey was welcomed at the headquarters by the Security Commander of Doolow, Maxamed Xasan Buulle “Sanka”, who provided the mayor with a report on the overall situation of the forces, operations…

The Yemen war has entered a very intense phase after heavy airstrikes and ground assaults simultaneously began in strategic areas near the Bab al-Mandab waterway, as Yemeni government forces receiving support from Saudi Arabia are conducting a large-scale offensive against the Houthis.…

Federal government-supported forces in Ethiopia are getting closer to the city of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, as fighting in the northern part of the country rapidly intensifies, raising fears that the conflict may escalate into a regional war. The Tigray Peace Forces (TPF), allied with the federal government...

The Puntland Naval Forces have informed the Puntland community and all relevant parties that they have begun operations aimed at enhancing security and safety along the Puntland coasts, particularly in preventing piracy and related security threats. The forces stated that these operations are part of efforts to protect the coasts, property, and the safety of the public and…