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- Somali army convoy ambushed by Al-Shabaab in deadliest attack in years
- Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka oo sheegay inay Al-Shabaab jab xooggan ku gaarsiiyeen deegaanka Jameeca
- Dowladda Federaalka oo ka hadashay weerarkii Jameeco
- US forces accused of ‘weaponising’ Somalia’s floods by trapping women and children in the path of El Niño
- Xasan Sheekh oo ku baaqay wada-hadal siyaasadeed, kana hadlay horumarka amniga iyo doorashooyinka
- Somali and Turkish Land Forces Chiefs Discuss Military Cooperation in Ankara
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Somali army convoy ambushed by Al-Shabaab in deadliest attack in years
About 2,000 Somali National Army (SNA) troops with more than 200 military vehicles came under a militant ambush on the road linking Baidoa and Mogadishu on Monday, causing heavy casualties in what observers say is the deadliest attack the army has faced this year. The convoy was attacked in the Jame’o area,…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian3 min read
The National Army has reported that they inflicted a heavy blow on Al-Shabaab in the Jameeca area
The Somali National Army launched a heavy attack that lasted several hours on October 26 in the Jameeca area, which is under the Buurhakaba district in the Bay region, where Al-Shabaab militants had positions. A press release from the Ministry of Defense of Somalia stated that the operation, which is part of the Banooda campaign, aimed to...
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
The Federal Government Addresses the Attack in Jameeco
The Federal Government of Somalia has stated that a strong blow was dealt to the Al-Shabaab group in the attack that occurred yesterday afternoon in the Jameeco area… Read more
SOTranslatedPuntland Post1 min read
The Government of Somalia Issues a Statement on the Battle that Took Place Yesterday in the Jameeca Area Under the Buurhakaba District
The Somali National Army, currently engaged in the Banooda operation campaign, launched a heavy attack on the Jameeca area under the Buurhakaba District in the Bay region on October 26, which lasted for several hours, where the Al-Shabaab militants had positions. The battle, which occurred in several locations, resulted in a significant defeat for the national heroes...
SOTranslatedHiiraanweyn1 min read
US forces accused of ‘weaponising’ Somalia’s floods by trapping women and children in the path of El Niño
Exclusive: Coordinated airstrikes on territory held by al-Shabaab are driving the civilian population to find refuge alongside a river where rising water levels are a threat to safety. Is it a deliberate military strategy? The water was rising rapidly. It had already reached Cayni Ali’s waist. Her home, five metres from the flooded River Juba in southern Somalia, never stood a chance. There was no
ENOriginalThe Guardian Somalia1 min read
Xasan Sheekh calls for political dialogue, discusses security progress and elections
The President of Somalia, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, has called for the continuation of political dialogue and strengthening national unity, stating that progress has been made in the fight against Al-Shabaab and efforts to implement one-person, one-vote elections. In a speech addressed to the Somali people, the president discussed the security and political situation…
SOTranslatedShabelle Media3 min read
Somali and Turkish Land Forces Chiefs Discuss Military Cooperation in Ankara
ANKARA, Türkiye — Somalia’s Land Forces Commander, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, has held talks with his Turkish counterpart, General Metin Tokel, in Ankara to strengthen military cooperation and enhance the capabilities of the Somali National Army. The meeting focused on expanding ties between the two countries’ armed forces and improving the operational capacity of…
ENOriginalShabelle Media3 min read
Somali intelligence agency arrests suspect linked to grenade attack in Mogadishu
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced Sunday that it had arrested a man suspected of carrying out a grenade attack on a security checkpoint in Mogadishu’s Wadajir district that wounded three civilians and a security officer.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali Danab Commandos Launch Operation Against al-Shabab in Goobanle
GOOBANLE, Somalia — Somali National Army commandos from the Danab special forces unit have conducted a search-and-destroy operation in Goobanle, an area linking the Lower Shabelle and Bay regions, targeting suspected al-Shabab militants, according to a military report. The operation targeted members of the al-Qaida-linked militant group who were reportedly hiding in the area. Some…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia’s NISA Arrests Suspect Linked to Grenade Attacks in Mogadishu
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with other security forces, has arrested a man accused of carrying out a grenade attack on a security checkpoint in Mogadishu’s Wadajir district, the agency said. The suspect, identified as Abdissalaan Yacquub Nur, also known as Abdissamad, was arrested following an attack shortly after sunset…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
The Federal Government has sent 100 military vehicles towards Buurhakaba
The Federal Government of Somalia sent more than 100 military vehicles towards the Buurhakaba district in the Bay region on Saturday, as operations against Al-Shabaab and Lafta-gareen militias are set to begin. This movement came after troops loyal to former South West President, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen),…
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online2 min read
NISA arrests a man who used to extort in Mogadishu but carried out Al-Shabaab attacks
The security forces of the Somali government, particularly those of the NISA agency, have tonight apprehended a member of Al-Shabaab who surprisingly carried out an attack inside the city of Mogadishu, using a tactic not previously known to the group. A press release from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) stated that...
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online2 min read
The Federal Government has launched a military campaign in the Bakool region
The Federal Government of Somalia is reported to have initiated a military offensive and troop mobilization in the Bakool region, with many soldiers prepared in the town of Xudur, who are said to be ready for operations against the Al-Shabaab militia and militias allied with the former leader of South West, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed Lafta-gareen, who are in control of…
SOTranslatedJowhar1 min read
Kenya links Somalia’s security to regional trade and economic stability
NAIROBI, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to supporting peace and security in Somalia. The CS warned that stability in the neighbouring country remains critical to Kenya’s security and economic prospects. In a statement shared on X, Mudavadi said he had met Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai,…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
The National Army Presents Preparations for War Against Al-Shabaab and Lafta Gareen
Some members of the 60th Division of the National Army today showcased their strength and recent preparations to counter potential attacks from the advancing Al-Shabaab and the new Al-Shabaab faction of Lafta Gareen. The heroes...
SOTranslatedHiiraanweyn1 min read
Somali military court sentences police officer to death for killing senior commander
A Somali military court sentenced police officer Jamaal Hassan Abdulle to death Thursday after convicting him of murdering Brig. Gen. Salaad Mohamed Guled, the former head of the Somali Police Force’s Communications and Technology Department, at his home in Mogadishu in June.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia, EU military training mission discuss strengthening army capabilities
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s army chief, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, met with the commander of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-Somalia), Brigadier General Ivan Falasca, to discuss strengthening military training and improving the capabilities of Somali forces. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in military training, developing the knowledge and skills of
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
The Federal Government of Somalia Announces the Liberation of Land
The Federal Government of Somalia has stated that it has regained control of more than 55% of the land previously held by the Al-Shabaab and Daesh groups, with over 1.5 million people liberated from the pressure of these groups. Somalia's National Security Advisor, Aweys Xaaji, stated that the country has made significant progress in weakening the power of armed groups…
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online1 min read
‘If my brother hadn’t died, my life would be so different’: Olympic boxer Ramla Ali’s incredible journey
From fleeing the Somali civil war to fighting at the Tokyo Olympics, Ali’s life has been remarkable – and now she is being played by Top Boy’s Jasmine Jobson in a new biopic. We hear from both on this ‘positive migrant story’ Boxer Ramla Ali sweeps into the green room of a West End cinema, tiny in a frothy dress with a huge skirt of cascading black feathers. It’s an absolute showstopper. She’s jus
ENOriginalThe Guardian Somalia1 min read
Somalia plans to demolish structures near Mogadishu airport to improve security
Somalia’s federal government is planning to relocate or demolish buildings near Aden Adde International Airport as part of efforts to strengthen security and improve operations at the country’s main international gateway.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somali piracy resurgence hits fishermen and traders in coastal town
BANDER BEYLA, Somalia — A resurgence of piracy off Somalia’s coast is disrupting the livelihoods of fishermen and traders in the coastal town of Bander Beyla, where residents face declining incomes, security restrictions and fears of being accused of supporting hijackers. Bander Beyla, in the northeastern Bari region, is a fishing community where many residents…
ENOriginalShabelle Media3 min read
Surge in US Air Strikes in Somalia Raises Concerns Over Civilian Casualties
MOGADISHU (SD) —An increase in United States air strikes in Somalia has renewed concerns about civilian casualties, displacement and the long-term impact of counterterrorism operations, as families affected by fighting in the…
ENOriginalSomali Dispatch4 min read
Ireland Raises Trafficking Concerns Over 22 Unaccompanied Somali Children
Irish authorities have alerted police to concerns that 22 Somali children who arrived in Ireland without accompanying adults may have been trafficked, according to a report published by the Irish Examiner on Tuesday. DUBLIN (WDN) — Irish authorities have raised concerns about the possible trafficking of 22 Somali children who arrived in Ireland unaccompanied, highlighting...
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
Deadly Roadside Bombings Highlight Al-Shabaab’s Grip on Somalia’s Rural Areas
Civilian vehicles struck in Lower Shabelle as militants sustain attacks on major highways; Puntland reports killing two suspected bomb-makers ahead of a new offensive in the Calmadow Mountains. MOGADISHU, Somalia (WDN) — A pair of roadside bombings targeting civilian transport in southern Somalia has left multiple people dead and others wounded, underscoring the dangers facing...
ENOriginalWardheer News3 min read
The Somali Government Claims Victory in the Fight Against Al-Shabaab
DOHA, Qatar — The Federal Government of Somalia has announced that it has liberated more than 55% of the territory previously held by terrorist groups, with nearly 1.5 million people freed from the intimidation of those groups. This information was revealed by Somalia's National Security Advisor, Ambassador Aweys Haaji Yusuf Ahmed, during a speech...
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Somalia claims 55 percent of Al-Shabaab territory liberated: official
DOHA, Qatar — Somalia has liberated more than 55 percent of territory previously controlled by militant groups, freeing at least 1.5 million people from terrorist intimidation, the nation’s National Security Advisor said in Doha. Ambassador Aweys Haji Yusuf Ahmed delivered the remarks while addressing the 2026 Global Security Forum in the Qatari capital, where…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Heavy airstrikes targeted Lafta-gareen forces
Reports from the Bakool region indicate that today airstrikes targeted militants from the Al-Shabaab group and forces loyal to Lafta-gareen who were located on the outskirts of Waajid district in the region. The strikes were aimed at locations where the militants were gathering, causing significant casualties in the area.
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online1 min read
Somali Internal Security Minister Inspects Mogadishu Airport, Chairs Security Meeting
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), conducted an inspection tour of Aden Adde International Airport on Wednesday and chaired the fifth coordination meeting aimed at enhancing airport security and inter-agency collaboration. The meeting focused on streamlining agency operations, improving service delivery, and accelerating plans to vacate
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Al-Shabaab Moves Beyond Taxation: Ceelbuur Agreement Signals a New Push to Fund Civilian Projects
CEELBUUR, GALGADUUD (WDN) — Al-Shabaab has reportedly agreed to finance civilian infrastructure projects in Ceelbuur, central Somalia, in what could mark a significant development in the group’s efforts to consolidate its influence and present itself as a governing authority in territories under its control. Reports from Ceelbuur indicate that Al-Shabaab representatives and members of Hawiye...
ENOriginalWardheer News4 min read
Puntland kills members of Al-Shabaab
Puntland has stated that it killed two members of Al-Shabaab, who were planting mines around the Galgala area… Read more
SOTranslatedPuntland Post1 min read
The Federal Government announces the name of a senior leader it claims has taken over Buurhakaba
The Federal Government of Somalia has stated that a senior leader of the Al-Shabaab group has appeared in the Buurhakaba district, which recently fell out of the control of the South West administration. A statement released by the National Television said: “The Khawarij group has been carrying out actions in the South West regions that disrupt the lives of the community in recent times.”
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online2 min read
The Federal Government accuses Laftagareen and his forces of having ties to Al-Shabaab
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a strong warning to media organizations, websites, and social media account managers, accusing them of spreading propaganda for terrorism and militias that it claims have allied with the extremist group led by Abdikadir Laftagareen. The ministry stated that this warning...
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
Somali army chief meets US embassy official to discuss defence cooperation
Somalia’s army chief, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, has met with Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz, the acting head of the US Embassy in Somalia, to discuss strengthening defence cooperation and support for the country’s armed forces. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in security, military training and capacity-building, according to a statement…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
South West leader raises security concerns amid tensions with Lafta-Gareen forces
South West state leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe has expressed concern over the security situation in the region, calling for stronger efforts to protect civilians and address threats posed by forces loyal to former regional leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Lafta-Gareen. Madobe made the remarks during a dinner and consultative meeting hosted by…
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Somali police dismiss claims of investigation at Hormuud headquarters
Banadir Regional Police on Sunday denied reports circulating on social media that security forces had entered Hormuud Telecom offices in Mogadishu to conduct investigations.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Kinship and surveillance: The return of Somali piracy
Mogadishu, Somalia – The fishing town of Bander Beyla, on Somalia’s Puntland coast, has become a focal point of the renewed piracy crisis. But beyond the hijackings and international security operations, residents are struggling to protect their livelihoods as fishing restrictions, arrests and surveillance reshape daily life.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Somalia police enter Hormuud headquarters in Mogadishu amid Southwest state tensions
Somalia’s police entered two Hormuud company premises in Mogadishu on Sunday, including its headquarters in Bakara Market and its main management headquarters on the road leading to the airport, with investigations under way under a court warrant, Somali Stream reported. Initial reports suggest the investigation is linked to recent developments in Southwest…
ENOriginalSomali Guardian1 min read
Somalia: Ethiopia Blamed for Role in Southwest State Conflict
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A deepening security controversy is unfolding across southern Somalia following reports that Ethiopian military forces have withdrawn from key strategic towns in the Bay and Bakool regions, leaving security vacuums that Al-Shabaab militants have rapidly exploited. The developments, which have intensified regional tensions and drawn scrutiny from international donors, center on
ENOriginalShabelle Media2 min read
Senior Kenyan military commander visits troops serving under AUSSOM in Kismayo
A senior Kenyan military commander visited Kenya Defence Forces troops (KDF) serving with the African Union mission in Kismayo this week, emphasizing operational readiness, discipline and troop welfare as Kenyan forces continue security operations in southern Somalia.
ENOriginalHiiraan Online1 min read
Harvests rot in the fields as Lower Shabelle farmers flee airstrikes and ground fighting
(ERGO) – More than 1,700 families have fled their homes and farms in southern Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region since early September to escape repeated airstrikes and ground fighting that are still ongoing. Many fled with nothing, leaving behind crops ready for harvest and other assets. The displaced families, from villages including Sigale, Malable, Ow-gunji and…
ENOriginalRadio Ergo5 min read
Who currently controls Buurhakaba?
A day ago, the federal government of Somalia imposed sanctions on members of the former administration of South West State, including Laftagareen, stating that they based this on information they have that they are collaborating with al-Shabaab.
SOTranslatedBBC Somali1 min read
Somali Army Prepares Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle
A Somali army commander has urged troops stationed in the Lower Shabelle region to prepare for major operations aimed at driving Al-Shabaab militants from areas they control, according to a military statement. Colonel Farah Mahmoud Hirsi, commander of the 82nd company of the 8th battalion under the 60th division of the Somali…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read
Commander of the 82nd Battalion of the 8th Brigade Instructs Forces to Prepare for Operations Against Al-Shabaab
Lower Shabelle – The Commander of the 82nd Battalion of the 8th Brigade, 60th Division of the Somali National Army, Colonel Farah Mahmoud Hirsi, held a general meeting with the first leadership of the unit, which is based in the Buulo Mareer area of the Kurtunwaarey district. The commander informed the troops to fully prepare for heavy operations against Al-Shabaab…
SOTranslatedShabelle Media1 min read
One of the members of the Laftagareen administration discusses their position with the BBC regarding the imposed financial sanctions
A resolution issued yesterday by the National Committee for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism in Somalia stated that sanctions have been imposed on the former president of the South West State of Somalia and members of his government, accusing them of "having links to the al-Shabaab organization."
SOTranslatedBBC Somali1 min read
Puntland police arrest Garowe killing suspect within two days, reinforcing the rule of law
The swift arrest following a deadly shooting in Garowe offers a clear example of how law enforcement can help prevent clan-based revenge killings and ensure that criminal disputes are resolved through the courts, not retaliation. GAROWE (WDN) — Puntland police have arrested Mowliid Siciid Warsame, known as Dhakhare, who is suspected of killing three people...
ENOriginalWardheer News2 min read
Somalia Marks Nine Years Since Deadly Zobe Bombing That Killed Hundreds
Somalia on Wednesday marks nine years since the devastating October 14, 2017, bombing at the Soobe junction in Mogadishu, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history, which killed hundreds of people and left hundreds more injured. The attack occurred on October 14, 2017, when a truck loaded with explosives detonated near the Safari...
ENOriginalRaxanreeb Online2 min read
Shuute: My father was killed due to the Zoobe bombing case
The Chairman of the First Degree Court of the Armed Forces, Xasan Cali Nuur (Shuute), who participated in the national conference on countering and combating extremist ideology taking place in Mogadishu, recounted how his father was killed by Al-Shabaab militants.
SOTranslatedCaasimada Online2 min read
Somali Forces Kill Two Al-Shabaab Militants in Bay Region Operation
Somali National Army commandos have killed two Al-Shabaab militants and captured another during a planned operation in the Bay region, the military said. The operation was conducted by Gorgor commandos in Hinshiloole, an area between the southwestern city of Baidoa and the settlement of Deynuunay, where Al-Shabaab fighters were reportedly gathering. Military…
ENOriginalShabelle Media1 min read