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- Kenya disrupts Al-Shabaab attack plan, kills 11
- Kenyan Police Foil Alleged Attack Plot, Arrest Somali Suspect in Major Illegal Arms Bust
- Somalia Raises Security Concerns Over WhatsApp’s Planned Username Feature
- Baidoa Under Extraordinary Security Lockdown Ahead of Aden Madobe’s Inauguration
- Somalia Intelligence Kills Al-Shabaab Leader
- Howlgal Qorsheysan oo Lagu Bartilmaameedsaday Argagixisada
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Kenya disrupts Al-Shabaab attack plan, kills 11
Kenyan security forces killed at least 11 suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Sunday during an aerial-backed raid on a camp near the Somalia border, foiling what officials say was a planned assault on villages in Mandera County. The elite Special Operations Group carried out the operation after intelligence indicated that around 30 suspected militants had gathered […] The post Kenya disrupts A
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Kenyan Police Foil Alleged Attack Plot, Arrest Somali Suspect in Major Illegal Arms Bust
Nairobi (WDN) – Kenyan security forces have disrupted what authorities describe as a suspected plot to carry out attacks in Nairobi and Garissa, arresting several armed suspects, including a Somali national allegedly involved in an illegal weapons trafficking network. The arrests followed a targeted security operation in which police intercepted a vehicle at a checkpoint... The post Kenyan Police
ENOriginalWardheer News1 min read
Somalia Raises Security Concerns Over WhatsApp’s Planned Username Feature
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s Federal Government has voiced growing security concerns over Meta’s planned introduction of WhatsApp usernames, warning that the new feature could make it more difficult for authorities to identify users and combat terrorism and organized crime. The concerns were outlined by the National Communications Authority (NCA), which argues that allowing users to...
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Baidoa Under Extraordinary Security Lockdown Ahead of Aden Madobe’s Inauguration
Baidoa (WDN) – Baidoa has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the inauguration of South West State’s newly installed president, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madobe), as authorities move to prevent any disruption to one of Somalia’s most politically sensitive events. Residents reported an unusually heavy security presence across the city, with... The post Baid
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia Intelligence Kills Al-Shabaab Leader
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says it has killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander accused of overseeing the group’s mortar attacks and roadside bomb operations during a security operation in the Basra area of the Middle Shabelle region. The operation, conducted on the outskirts of Basra, also resulted in the deaths of seven other […] The post Somalia Int
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan3 min read
Original Somali text
Howlgal Qorsheysan oo Lagu Bartilmaameedsaday Argagixisada
Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, gaar ahaan Kumaandooska Danab, ayaa maanta fuliyay howlgal qorsheysan oo ka dhacay deegaanka Farsoleey. Howlgalka ayaa lagu bartilmaameedsaday xubno ka tirsan kooxda khawaarijta Al-Shabaab, waxaana warbixinnada hordhaca ah lagu xaqiijiyay in lagu dilay ugu yaraan 15 xubnood, halka 20 kalena lagu dhaawacay. Sidoo kale, ciidamada ayaa burburiyay xarumo iyo goobo a
SOOriginal shown · SoomaaliSomali National TV1 min read
An arrest that raised more questions than answers
Garrowe – (WDN) – In the early hours of the morning, police in Garowe detained Suweys Jama Mahmoud Gacayte, a well-known Puntland journalist whose reporting has largely focused on public opinion, social issues, and entertainment. According to local sources, officers from the Puntland Police Force arrived at her residence in Garowe and took her into... The post An arrest that raised more ques
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
U.S. Signals Donor Fatigue, Announces End of Funding for UN and African Union Support Missions in Somalia
Addis Ababa (WDN) – In a major setback for Somalia’s security transition, the United States has announced that it will end its support for the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and will not back any extension of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) after December 31, 2026, citing nearly... The post U.S. Signals Donor Fatigue, Announces End of
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Jubaland Forces Sweep Through Lower Juba, Driving Al-Shabaab From Key Strongholds
Kismayo (WDN) – Jubaland’s counterterrorism campaign has gained fresh momentum after security forces announced a series of successful operations that forced Al-Shabaab militants to abandon several strategic communities in Lower Juba, marking another significant victory in the region’s ongoing battle against the extremist group. According to information released by Jubaland Media, force
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Original Somali text
Mareykanka oo taageerada AUSSOM u joojinaya fashilka dagaalka Al-Shabaab iyo horumar la’aanta amniga Soomaaliya
Dowladda Mareykanka ayaa si rasmi ah ugu wargelisay Midowga Afrika inay joojin doonto taageerada ay siiso…
SOOriginal shown · SoomaaliHorseed Media2 min read
Somalia Flexes Military Muscles On Independence Day Parade
[Shabelle] Somalia celebrated its 66th independence anniversary in Mogadishu on Wednesday with a military parade showcasing the capabilities of its armed forces and land and air equipment.
ENOriginalAllAfrica Somalia1 min read
Al-Shabaab Launches Major Overnight Assault on Strategic Somali-Ugandan Military Base
Mogadishu (WDN) – Al-Shabaab militants launched a major overnight assault on a strategic military base in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, triggering hours of intense fighting with Somali National Army (SNA) troops and Ugandan peacekeepers serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). According to reports from the area, the attack targeted... The post
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Militants in Lower Shabelle
Somali National Army forces, supported by the Turkish military, killed 35 al-Shabab militants and wounded more than 20 others during a precision airstrike in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle region on Tuesday morning. The operation, which utilized F-16 fighter jets, targeted a clandestine site used by the insurgent group to store weapons and […] The post F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Fear Grips Somali Traders as South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Deadline Expires
Johannesburg (WDN) – Businesses owned by Somali traders across several South African cities remained shuttered on Monday as fears mounted over possible attacks following the expiration of an ultimatum issued by anti-immigrant groups demanding that foreign nationals leave the country. The deadline, which expired on June 30, came after weeks of growing tensions fueled by... The post Fear Grips Somal
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Two journalists arrested for reporting on security-related issues in Mogadishu and Qardho
Mogadishu (SJS)– The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is deeply concerned by the recent arrests of two journalists in Mogadishu and Qardho, Puntland, respectively, solely for carrying out their professional duties after reporting on security-related issues and a police officer’s complaint. These arrests come amid a growing pattern of attempts to silence independent reporting on matters... The po
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
NISA Chief Concludes Landmark Reconciliation Conference, Urges Communities to Safeguard Lasting Peace
Caabudwaaq (WDN) – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director-General, Mahad Mohamed Salad, has concluded a landmark reconciliation conference that brought together two brotherly clans whose long-running conflict has undermined security, disrupted livelihoods, and strained social cohesion across northern Galgaduud. The successful conclusion of the peace initiative ma
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, carried out airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets on Tuesday targeting al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defence said.
ENOriginalAllAfrica Somalia1 min read
African Union, EU Discuss Support for Somalia Security Mission Amid Visa Tensions
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) held talks on Tuesday with senior European Union officials on strengthening support for the mission and Somalia's security sector, amid diplomatic tensions over EU visa restrictions on Somali nationals.
ENOriginalAllAfrica Somalia1 min read
Somalia and Ethiopia Leaders Hold Talks on Security and Regional Cooperation
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held bilateral talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Addis Ababa, with discussions centred on economic cooperation, security coordination, and regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
ENOriginalHorseed Media1 min read
Tension Mounts in Puntland as General Jimcaale Takar Reportedly Heads Toward Garowe
Laas-caanood (WDN) – Conflicting reports are swirling over the whereabouts of General Jimcaale Jama Takar, amid growing speculation that the Puntland-born military commander is making his way to Garowe, a move that could significantly heighten security tensions in the semi-autonomous state. Sources indicate that General Takar, who has recently been the subject of widespread reports... The post Ten
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
A Child’s Pain, A Leader’s Compassion: Emotional Encounter Moves NISA Chief Mahad Salad
Mogadishu (WDN) – An emotional encounter between National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director Mahad Mohamed Salad and a young boy has captured public attention, with those present describing the moment as a powerful display of compassion and humanity. According to accounts shared by witnesses, the child approached Mahad Salad and told him that his... The post A Child’s Pain, A L
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Garowe Security Talks Underway as Puntland Leadership Seeks to Defuse Rising Tensions
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni is expected to hold high-level consultations today with traditional elders and influential community leaders from the Nugaal region, as efforts intensify to ease growing security concerns in the regional capital, Garoowe, and across Puntland. The discussions are focused on preventing any outbreak of violence in the city,... The post Garowe Secu
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somali police arrest 10 people over alleged immoral social media content
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Sunday arrested ten people accused of spreading content on social media that authorities described as harmful to Somali culture and public morality.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Libya targets Somali, Sudanese, Ethiopian and Eritrean migrants
Authorities in eastern Libya have launched a security crackdown targeting migrants from Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea following a decision by the eastern-based administration to prohibit nationals of the four countries from entering or remaining in territories under its control. According to local Libyan media, security forces have stepped up inspections at checkpoints between cities [̷
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Somalia Army Chief Visits Elite Forces Base, Urges Troops to Intensify Operations
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s army chief, Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, visited the Balidogle military base on Saturday, where he inspected elite units and training facilities and urged troops to strengthen efforts against Islamist militants. Accompanied by senior military officers, Mahmoud toured the Gen. Hassan Tuure Training School, where the 12th intake of the […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
NISA Chief Urges End to Clan Clashes During Visit to Central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director Mahad Mohamed Salad visited the central town of Abudwaq, where he held talks with federal and regional officials, traditional elders and community representatives aimed at strengthening security and promoting reconciliation in the Galmudug state. The meetings focused on improving security, prevent
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia-born British man arrested after car hits pedestrians in London
London (HOL) — Five people were injured Saturday after a car struck multiple pedestrians in west London, police said.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali rights commission condemns deadly clan violence in Sool, Hiiraan regions
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission on Saturday strongly condemned deadly clan violence in Ari-Caddeeye in Sool region and Jalalaqsi district in Hiiraan region, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and investigations into attacks on civilians.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
NISA Captures Fugitive Wanted by the FBI- on COVID 19 fraud schemes
Mogadishu (WDN) – In a major breakthrough for international law enforcement cooperation, Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested Abdikarim Eidleh, a fugitive accused by U.S. authorities of playing a central role in the multi-million-dollar Feeding Our Future fraud scandal—one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes in American history. The Office of... Th
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somali army kill 30 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle region
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali National Army forces, working with international partners, carried out airstrikes against al-Shabab positions in Middle Shabelle region, killing about 30 militants, the Ministry of Defense said Friday.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
The Ministry of Defense issues a statement on airstrikes carried out in Middle Shabelle
The Somali National Army, in collaboration with international partners, has recently conducted consecutive airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab militants hiding in areas of the Middle Shabelle region. These aerial operations took place in the areas of Gayfo, Ruun Idiris, and Cali Gaduud, where the militants had established bases.
SOTranslatedSomali National TV1 min read
Somali National Army Conducts Airstrikes in Middle Shabelle, Nearly 30 Al-Shabaab Members Killed
Mogadishu – The Somali National Army, in collaboration with international partners, has recently carried out consecutive airstrikes targeting locations where Al-Shabaab militants were present in the Middle Shabelle region. A statement from the Ministry of Defense of Somalia indicated that aerial operations were conducted in...
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
The Officer Who Helped Make Mogadishu Safer Bids Farewell as Command Changes Hands
Mogadishu (WDN) – One of the military officers widely credited with transforming security in Somalia’s capital has quietly left office, bringing an end to a chapter that many residents associate with one of the most significant improvements in public safety in recent years. Colonel Aadan Jeelle Ali, the former commander of the Somali Military Police’s... The post The Officer Who Helped
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Northeastern State says Ari-Addeeye stable after deadly clan fighting
Las Anod (HOL) — Northeastern Regional State officials said the situation in Ari-Addeeye is now stable after renewed clan fighting killed more than 20 people and left others wounded.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali Army Logistics Commander, TURKSOM Training Chief Discuss Enhanced Cooperation
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Commander of the Somali National Army’s Logistics Command, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Mahmoud Hussein (Garabey), received the Commander of the TURKSOM Training School, Gen. Sabahattin Kalkan, at the Logistics Command headquarters in Mogadishu. The two commanders held talks focused on strengthening cooperation and coordination between the Somali Army Logistics Command and the [R
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities
GAROWE, Somalia – Puntland authorities on Wednesday announced a series of new security measures, including restrictions on militia activity, anti-smuggling operations and tighter controls on the movements of Somali federal officials and security personnel within the semi-autonomous region. The decisions were issued following a meeting of Puntland’s Security Committee and relevant gove
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Puntland politicians, scholars warn of worsening political and security tensions
Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland Council of Politicians and Scholars expressed concern Tuesday over Puntland’s political and security situation, calling for the protection of state institutions, peace and social cohesion.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online2 min read
Northeastern forces take control of Adhi-Addeeye after deadly clan fighting
Las Anod (HOL) — Northeastern administration forces have taken full control of security in Adhi-Addeeye district in Sool region after deadly inter-clan fighting killed 21 people and wounded 30 others on Monday, officials said.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Turkish Military Aircraft Land in Mogadishu as Defense Cooperation Deepens
Mogadishu (WDN) – Two Turkish Air Force A400M Atlas transport aircraft have landed in Mogadishu in the past several hours, marking yet another visible sign of deepening military cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia. The aircraft, bearing tail numbers 18-0094 (TUAF753) and 18-0093 (TUAF752), departed from Kayseri, Türkiye, before arriving in the Somali capital on what... The post Turkish M
ENOriginalWardheer News1 min read
Deadly Clan Violence in Sool as Civilians Buried in Mass Funeral
Laascaanood/Adhicadeeye, (WDN) – A devastating outbreak of clan violence in the Adhicadeeye area of Somalia’s Northeast- Sool region has left more than 20 people dead and dozens wounded, according to local sources, in one of the deadliest inter-clan confrontations witnessed in the region this year. The fighting, which erupted between two clans (Dhulbahante/Jaamac Siyaad and... The post Deadl
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
The United States Resumes Airstrikes Against Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Mogadishu – U.S. forces have resumed airstrikes against the Al-Shabaab group operating within Somalia, as confirmed by officials from the U.S. military. According to statements from the United States Africa Command, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Somalia, airstrikes were carried out last week […
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Somali police arrest man accused of degrading women in housing advertisement
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police on Monday arrested Hassan Elmi Bootaan in Mogadishu after he allegedly released a video advertising houses by saying buyers would receive a woman to marry and live with in the home.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
At least 20 killed in renewed fighting in Sool region
Las Anod (HOL) — At least 20 people were killed and 33 others wounded Monday after heavy fighting broke out in Adhi-Addeeye district in Sool region, local sources said.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia Takes Seat on African Union Peace and Security Council for First Time
Addis Ababa — Somalia has officially assumed a seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council for the first time since the body was established in 2003, marking a significant diplomatic milestone for the country.
ENOriginalHorseed Media1 min read
Deadly Clan Violence Engulfs Jalalaqsi, Leaving Homes in Ruins and Communities Displaced
Mogadishu (WDN) — Fresh violence in the town of Jalalaqsi in Somalia’s Hiiraan region between rival clans left multiple people dead and wounded, while entire neighborhoods were reduced to ashes in a conflict that has already displaced large numbers of civilians. The fighting, which erupted west of Jalalaqsi, has exposed the devastating human cost of... The post Deadly Clan Violence Engulfs J
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia calls for immediate end to deadly clan clashes in Hiraan
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation has called for an immediate and unconditional end to deadly clan fighting in the Jalalaqsi district of the Hiraan region, expressing concern over escalating violence and its impact on civilians.
ENOriginalHorseed Media1 min read
Jubaland Reinforces Frontline Forces as Campaign Against Al-Shabaab Enters New Phase
Kismayo (WDN)— The Jubaland administration has strengthened its military posture in Lower Jubba, deploying additional troops to frontline positions as part of an intensified campaign aimed at dismantling Al-Shabaab’s remaining strongholds in southern Somalia. The latest deployment underscores Jubaland’s determination to expand security operations across the region and reflects the admi
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Somalia urges immediate end to clan clashes in Hiraan, warns against online incitement
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation on Saturday expressed deep concern over deadly clashes between rival clans in the Jalalaqsi district of Hiraan region, calling for an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities. In a statement, the ministry said the fighting over the past two days had resulted in loss of […]
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read