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- Somali Pirates Seize Fourth Vessel in Three Months as Maritime Security Fears Grow
- Al-Shabaab attacks Kenyan military bases in Mandera
- Officers earn Russian master’s degrees in historic first
- Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
- Saudi Arabia’s New Military Role in Somalia Raises Questions Over Its Long Absence
- Puntland, Somali Regional State Strengthen Security Cooperation with Suspect Extradition
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Somali Pirates Seize Fourth Vessel in Three Months as Maritime Security Fears Grow
EYL (WDN) – Somali piracy appears to be making a troubling comeback after another commercial vessel hijacked off the coast of Yemen was brought to the Puntland coastline, underscoring growing concerns that pirate networks are once again expanding their operations across the western Indian Ocean. The cargo vessel Asana, sailing under the Tanzanian flag, arrived... The post Somali Pirates Seize Four
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Al-Shabaab attacks Kenyan military bases in Mandera
Al-Shabaab militants launched coordinated attacks on two Kenyan military positions in the Fiino and Carabiya areas on the outskirts of Mandera town in Kenya’s North Eastern region on Saturday, triggering heavy exchanges of gunfire that left the border zone on high alert. The assaults targeted Kenyan Defence Force outposts near the Somali border, a volatile […] The post Al-Shabaab attac
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Officers earn Russian master’s degrees in historic first
Four officers from the Somali Police Force graduated with master’s degrees from Russia’s Academy of Administration under the Ministry of Interior on Friday, marking the first time in more than 40 years that Somali police officers have completed advanced studies in Russia, in a ceremony that signals a revival of bilateral security cooperation between Mogadishu […] The post Officers earn Russi
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
ROME (AP) — Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress against hunger remains fragile. The U.N. food security report, released... The post Conflicts and energy shoc
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Saudi Arabia’s New Military Role in Somalia Raises Questions Over Its Long Absence
Mogadishu (WDN) – Reports that Saudi Arabia has begun financing military training for thousands of Somali soldiers have sparked debate over Riyadh’s evolving role in Somalia, with many Somalis questioning why the Kingdom is only now taking a more active security role after decades of largely limited engagement. For years, Somalia endured civil war, state... The post Saudi Arabia’s New
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Puntland, Somali Regional State Strengthen Security Cooperation with Suspect Extradition
Galdogob (WDN) – Puntland and Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State (DDS) marked another milestone in cross-border security cooperation on Tuesday after Puntland Police formally handed over a murder suspect to security authorities from the Somali Regional State, underscoring the growing partnership between the two neighboring administrations in combating cross-border crime. The suspect, Xiddig Si
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
‘I fell in love with the art of coffee-making’: the female baristas shaking up Somalia’s booming cafe scene
As fear and fighting ease in Mogadishu, coffee shops have become catalysts for change, bringing jobs for women and creating much-needed social spaces Every morning at six, Saabiriin Hassan slips on her apron as she takes her place behind the counter at Cplus Cafe in the heart of Mogadishu. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, but it is Hassan’s ever-present smile that draws the attent
ENOriginalThe Guardian Somalia1 min read
Security Tensions Escalate Across Puntland’s Bari Region After Hotel Attack in Qardho
Qardho (WDN) – Security concerns intensified across Puntland’s Bari region on Tuesday evening following an attack on a hotel in Qardho, reports of a vehicle hijacking, and an ongoing military standoff involving rival security forces in Xaafuun. According to local sources, Hotel Safari in Qardho came under attack during the evening hours, prompting a swift... The post Security Tensions Escala
ENOriginalWardheer News1 min read
Original Somali text
Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga oo xaqiijisay dilka Macallin Jinoow
Waxaa la xaqiijiyay dilka Macallin Jinoow, kaas oo Wasiirka Gaashaandhigga Soomaaliya, Axmed Macallin Fiqi, uu ku tilmaamay hoggaamiyaha sagaalaad ee ugu sarreeya kooxda Argagixisada ah ee Al-Shabaab (Khawaarijta) ee xiriirka la leh Al-Qaacida. Maalin Jinow Ibrahim, oo ahaa sarkaal sare oo ka tirsan Al-Shabaab iyo xubin ka mid ah Golaha Shuurada ee kooxda, ayaa lagu […]
SOOriginal shown · SoomaaliSomali National TV1 min read
One Dead as Puntland Security Forces Clash in Bosaso
At least one Puntland Security Force soldier was killed on Sunday after gunfire erupted between PSF troops and Puntland’s Dervish forces in the Madar-Jiif area, between the town of Laag and the port city of Bosaso, according to security sources. The clash began when PSF troops reportedly tried to force their way through a checkpoint […] The post One Dead as Puntland Security Forces Cla
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Army Commander Warns Civilians Over Alleged Al-Shabaab Links as Questions Grow Over Security Strategy
Mogadishu (WDN) – A senior Somali military commander has issued a stern warning to civilians accused of cooperating with Al-Shabaab, declaring that residents of Hiiraan found supporting or obeying the militant group could face severe consequences—including the loss of their homes. The remarks by Colonel Ali Cageey, commander of the Somali National Army’s 27th Division... The post Army Comman
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Armed Standoff Erupts in Bosaso as Puntland and PSF Forces Exchange Fire
Bosaso (WDN) – Tensions flared dramatically in the strategic port city of Bosaso on Sunday after armed clashes erupted between Puntland Dervish forces and members of the Puntland Security Force (PSF), reigniting fears of a renewed security confrontation in one of Puntland’s most important commercial hubs. According to reports from Bosaso, the fighting broke out... The post Armed Standoff Eru
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia, UK deepen military ties in Mogadishu talks
Somali National Army (SNA) Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud met with Colonel Andy Seddon, Commander of United Kingdom Operations in Somalia, in Mogadishu this week to discuss strengthening defence, security and military cooperation between the two nations. The talks focused on advancing bilateral military relations and reaffirmed joint efforts to support the training and […
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Somalia unveils National Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework
Somalia's National Communications Authority (NCA) launches the National Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework to protect Critical Infrastructure and enhance digital security. The post Somalia unveils National Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan4 min read
Somali Pirates Hijack Tanker ASANA
MOGADISHU – Somali pirates hijacked the oil tanker ASANA off Yemen’s eastern coast on Friday, marking the fourth vessel seizure in recent months and signalling a troubling resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. The Tanzanian-flagged chemical tanker was attacked approximately 26 nautical miles off the coast of Hadramout province and is now being sailed […] The post Somali Pirates Hijack Ta
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Danab forces overrun Al-Shabaab stronghold near Jilib
The National Army’s elite Danab commandos have overrun a militant stronghold on the outskirts of Jilib district for the first time in 15 years, dealing a significant blow to Al-Shabaab’s operational capability in the Middle Jubba region. The operation targeted the Dambase area, a longstanding Al-Shabaab base near Jilib, which the militant group had controlled […] The post Danab forces overru
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Swift Justice in Jariiban Raises Hope That Traditional Reconciliation Could Help End Clan Bloodshed in Central Somalia
Jariiban (WDN) – In display of swift justice, Puntland authorities on Saturday carried out the execution of Ibrahim Ahmed Kooshin, who had been convicted of murdering Lieutenant Guuleed Abdulkadir Kadleeye, the commander of the Jariiban Police Station in Mudug region. The execution took place in a public square less than 48 hours after the police... The post Swift Justice in Jariiban Raises Hope T
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Houthis Threaten to Tighten Grip on Bab el-Mandeb, Raising Fears of a Global Trade Crisis
Mogadishu (WDN) – Mounting reports suggest Yemen’s Houthi movement is preparing to escalate attacks and tighten restrictions in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a development that could send shockwaves through global shipping, energy markets, and economies heavily dependent on maritime trade. According to regional reports, Houthi leaders are considering expanding their operations in respo
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Former National Security Adviser Warns Somalia’s Survival Could Depend on African Union Troops
Mogadishu (WDN) – A stark warning from Somalia’s former National Security Adviser has reignited concerns over the country’s security future, as uncertainty grows over the eventual withdrawal of African Union peacekeeping forces. Hussein Moallin, who previously served as Somalia’s National Security Adviser, cautioned that the departure of the African Union Support and Stabilizatio
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Puntland Police Arrest Suspect in Killing of Jariiban Police Commander
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland security forces have arrested a man accused of assassinating the commander of the Jariiban District Police Station in the Mudug region, in what authorities describe as a swift breakthrough following the killing that stunned the local community. Puntland Police identified the suspect as Ibrahim Ahmed Kooshin, who was apprehended during a... The post Puntland Police Arrest Su
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Jubaland Intensifies Offensive Against Al-Shabaab, Reopens Key Supply Routes
Kismayo (WDN) – Somalia’s Jubaland State has continued to distinguish itself through sustained military operations against Al-Shabaab, steadily reclaiming territory and reopening strategic transport corridors in what security observers describe as one of the country’s more coordinated regional counterinsurgency campaigns. Unlike many military offensives that focus primarily on capturin
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia Transfers Murder Suspects to Ethiopia’s Somali Region in Cross-Border Security Cooperation
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) have handed over two men accused of involvement in fatal crimes to authorities from Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State after they were arrested in Mogadishu while allegedly attempting to evade justice. According to Somali state media, the suspects were transferred during a formal meeting in the... The post Somal
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Clan Tensions Rise Again in Lower Shabelle as Somalia’s Internal Conflicts Continue to Shift
Mogadishu (WDN) – Fresh clan tensions are escalating in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, raising fears of another round of intercommunal violence in a country where local clan conflicts have increasingly become a recurring feature of the security landscape—even as areas under Al-Shabaab control remain largely free from comparable internal clan warfare. Reports from Lower Shabelle... The post
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Over 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Goobo, Hiiraan
The Somali National Armed Forces, supported by international partners, killed more than 40 Al-Shabaab militants and wounded 12 others during a coordinated airstrike in the village of Goobo, Hiiraan region, late Monday night. The post Over 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Goobo, Hiiraan first appeared on Radio Dalsan .
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan1 min read
UN Warns Famine Risk Looms for 6M Somalis
The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance as an estimated 6 million people across Somalia face critical levels of food insecurity, with one district now at credible risk of famine. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that 570,000 people require immediate water assistance, while 1.5 million […] The post UN Warns Famine Risk
ENOriginalRadio Dalsan2 min read
Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Airstrikes in Goobo Area
A statement from the Ministry of Defense indicated that the Somali National Army, in collaboration with international partners, conducted airstrikes last night in the village of Goobo, approximately 10 KM north of the Maxaas district in the Hiiraan region, where Al-Shabaab militants were regrouping.
SOTranslatedSomali National TV1 min read
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