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Somalia: Puntland Security Forces Detain Suspected Foreign Islamic State Leader in Bari Region
Bosaso, Puntland — Security forces in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have detained a Yemeni national suspected of holding a leadership role within the Islamic State (IS) group operating in the Al-Miskaad mountains, officials have said.
Somali Special Forces Conduct Security Operations in Middle Shabelle
[Shabelle] 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.
Somalia: Laftagaren forces briefly seize Baidoa after gunfight with army
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Fierce clashes erupted in Somalia’s Southwest state on Saturday as forces loyal to the ousted regional leader Abdiasis Laftagaren briefly seized control of the interim regional capital, Baidoa, underlining the fragile security grip of the federal government just two months after it forcibly took the reins of power. Gunfire rattled the strategic […]
Somalia’s Democracy Under Pressure as Security Forces Target Peaceful Demonstrations
Mogadishu (WDN) – The political temperature in Mogadishu has escalated sharply after several figures within the current administration publicly called for the use of force and violence to suppress opposition demonstrations and political campaigns against the administration of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud following the expiration of his constitutional term on May 15, 2025. Among those escalating...
Somali security minister warns against criticism of national forces amid political tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s security minister strongly rejected recent criticism from opposition figures targeting the country’s security institutions, warning against what he described as attempts to undermine national forces and destabilize Mogadishu. Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag said the federal government would not tolerate efforts aimed at “discrediting” the Som
Ground Forces Commander Launches Training for Danab Commandos
Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Acting Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), who also serves as the Commander of the SNA Ground Forces, Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, today officially launched training for the 12th Batch of the Danab Commandos at the Gen. Hassan Tuure Military Training School.
Heavy Fighting Erupts Near Baidoa Between Somali Government Forces and Troops Loyal to Ex-South West Leader
BAIDOA, Somalia — Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between Somali federal government forces and fighters loyal to former South West state president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, according to local sources and officials on Thursday. Residents and security sources said clashes intensified over recent hours after commanders aligned with Laftagareen reportedly mobilized