Ereignisse

Die Regierung der Republik Somaliland lehnt jede mögliche Stationierung türkischer Seestreitkräfte in den anerkannten Seezonen Somalilands entschieden ab.

Die somalische Regierung zeigte die Leichen von Dutzenden al-Shabab-Kämpfern und Waffen, die sie am Montag bei ihrem Versuch erbeutet hatten, drei Armeestützpunkte in der Region Lower Jubba zu überrennen. Die Regierung berichtete, dass bei dem vereitelten Angriff über 80 al-Shabab-Kämpfer getötet wurden.

Eines der Selbstmordautos von al-Shabaab fiel am frühen Montag in einen Graben nahe einer Militärbasis außerhalb des Dorfes Mido. Sicherheitskräfte sprengten es später in einer kontrollierten Detonation in die Luft.

Somalia’s anti-money laundering committee has issued a new sanctions list targeting 8 al-Shabaab commanders. Top of the list is deputy emirs Abukar Ali Adan and Mahad Karate; three security commanders including head of amniyat Maktab Yusuf Ahmed Nunow Gesacadde, regional security chief Abdikarim Osman Jilaow (Mustaf Caato) and Mudug jabhat commander Nur Abdi Roble Nuunuule.Agencies have been instructed to freeze their assess; individuals were told to avoid dealing with them, and report any transactions involving them to the financial reporting center.The other individuals targeted in the list are Mohamed Mire (regions), Hassan Yaqub (Shura), and Bakar Bashe Adan aka Sharif (zakawat)

Somali authorities execute Al-Shabaab men Five men convicted for terrorism including assassinations including the killing of two clerics and an elder have been executed by firing squad in Kismayo, Jubaland state of Somalia, Tuesday - state media

The Somali government has claimed that over 50 al-Shabaab militants were killed in a joint operation in Dhabaqle area - between the towns of Masagaway and Awsweyne, Galgudud region. The operation was carried out by federal and local forces with support from international partners. the al-Shabaab militant group claimed killing 27 government soldiers in Wanniile area, near El-Dheer town, Galgudud region, Monday. Unclear if the two incidents are related. Casualty figures given by the two sides have not been independently verified as of now

The UAE condemns the terrorist attack in Mogadishuam

Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces the terrorist attack in the Somali capital, Mogadishu

A car bomb exploded outside a restaurant in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Sunday (July 14) night, killing five and injuring 20 as patrons were watching the final of the Euro 2024 football tournament on TV, police told Reuters. The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near the Presidential Palace, a Reuters reporter said. Al Shabaab group claimed responsibility for the attack on an affiliated radio station, saying the bombing targeted a place where security and government workers meet at night

Initial reports indicate Mogadishu’s central prison complex attack on Saturday unfolded following number of inmates obtained weapons including several AK47 and hand-bombs

The Egyptian Foreign Minister visits Somalia as part of a delegation inaugurating a new EgyptAir route from Cairo to Mogadishu.

Ethiopia to train large number of soldiers for Somaliland, according to @SLNTV’s Facebook page. The station reported on Thursday that the commander of Somaliland forces Gen. Nuh Ismail Tani bidding farewell to the trainees at Wajaale town.(Pic courtesy of @SLNTV)

Somali authorities in Jubaland have reported that federal and regional forces have repulsed three separate, coordinated attacks by al-Shabaab militants on three newly captured areas west and south of Kismayo. Early on Monday Al-Shabaab militants have attacked Harbole and the nearby Mido village west of Kismayo which were captured 12 days ago. The militants have also attacked Bulo Haji town base, about 90km south of Kismayo. Officials say said troops have defeated the militants in all three battles. Purported photos of dead al-Shabaab militants and weapons seized by the government forces are being published by social media accounts. The al-Shabaab militants on their side confirmed the three raids and have claimed “overrunning” the bases.

Somali troops move towards al-Shabaab strongholds in Jubaland. Federal and regional Somali forces captured a key juncture in the village of Harbole in Lower Jubba region, Wednesday.The military units that reached area reportedly launched the operations from Afmadow and Jana Cabdalla.This operation reportedly has two aims - to clear the road between Kismayo and Afmadow, and to disrupt al-Shabaab movements between Middle Jubba and Baddamadow. the forces have also captured Welmaro village, northeast of Afmadow

Ethiopia PM @AbiyAhmedAli says his country has “no fight” with the Somali government. He told Ethiopian lawmakers on Thursday that Ethiopia “sacrificed for peace in Somalia and the ruling party is showing its respect to Somalia and its people.”

Ethiopian and Somalia foreign ministers meet in Türkiye to ease diplomatic tensions. In a bid to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia, the foreign ministers of the two countries have arrived in Türkiye.

AU forces transfer another military camp to Somali troops this week. Abdalla Biroole locates about 50km west of Kismayo. ATMIS handed over Abdalla Birolle FOB to @SNAForce on Saturday. It is the fourth FOB to be transferred as part of the Phase 3 drawdown of ATMIS.

Ethiopia government denies “Cancellation” of the MOU between Ethiopia and breakaway region of “Somaliland”

Somalia accuses @VOANews of 'disinfo', lists military 'successes'.FGS ire drawn by VOA report earlier this week which cited US officials as suggesting much of recent military gains by Somali army reversed, Al-Shabaab resurgent

A suicide bomber killed at least 13 people outside a restaurant popular with Ethiopian and Somali troops in the town of Baladweyne in central Somalia. More than 10 people were also wounded in the blast near a military base

At least two Somali regional soldiers were killed, and five others injured after al-Shabab militants ambushed government forces near Bulo Haji town, Wednesday, Spokesperson said. Security officials reported an unspecified number of casualties among al-Shabaab fighters, and the destruction of four battle wagons - three of which belong to the militants

The Houthis in Yemen are in talks to provide weapons to the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, a worrying development that threatens to further destabilize an already violent region, officials said.

Fighting between central Somalia clans kills at least 55, residents say

UKMTO has received a report of a Merchant Vessel (MV) being boarded in position 0116S 05107E by an unknown number of unauthorised persons from two small craft. 420NM southeast of Merca, Somalia. Update 001: The Company Security Officer reports the unauthorised boarders have departed the MV and all crew are safe.

British Maritime Authority: Unidentified persons boarded a ship 420 nautical miles southeast of the Somali port of Marka.

Cyclone Ialy with wind speed of 75-100km/hour is approaching Somalia’s coastline, authorities warn.People living in coastal cities in Banadir, Southwest and Jubaland; and fishing and commercial boats traveling have been urged to exercise “extreme caution.”Attention: The Somali Disaster Management Agency has issued a severe cyclone warning named Laly, which is rapidly approaching coastal cities, including Mogadishu, Barawe, Marka, Jamame, Kismayo and Badhadhe. The public is advised to exercise extreme caution

With the arrival of Turkey's warship in Mogadishu Port, the first step of the 10-year cooperation agreement between Somalia and Turkey on coastal protection, blue economy development and maritime defence capabilities has been taken

Somali Minister of Information: Ethiopia violated the sovereignty of our lands

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, including Aden Adde International Airport. All movements of U.S. Embassy personnel have been canceled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024,

Six Kenyans have been killed in Dhobley, Somalia by suspected Al Shabaab militants,  Liboi Deputy County Commissioner Ali Manduku has confirmed