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Al Shabaab Militants Raid Two Ugandan Forces Military Bases, in Qoryoley and Baraawe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia — The Somali parliament erupted into chaos today as lawmakers debated the approval of a controversial election commission. The session was briefly disrupted when opposition MPs from Jubaland, using sirens, staged a protest, halting proceedings

Al Shabaab Militants Burn Down Two Tents Housing Kenyan Forces in a Raid, Killing 4 Soldiers, at the Ifo Refugee Camp, in Dadaab, Garissa County, Kenya

Somalia’s parliament approved an 18-member Independent Electoral and Boundaries Committee as it moves ahead with enacting bills passed by the country’s regional and federal leaders aimed at holding popular elections next year.The measures are opposed by two regions in Somalia - Puntland and Jubaland. The 18-member committee will manage regional and federal elections both, a key disputed point as Jubaland leader last month insisted on having two separate committees - regional and federal level

Somalia relocates Ethiopian embassy to a different location. “The decision was made following public protests over the presence of a foreign embassy within the President’s compound.”

Egyptian naval vessel carrying weapons for Somalia docks at Mogadishu port to unload cargo. Third shipment of weapons. Somali military officials recently visited Cairo to appeal for 'better' weapons after claims a recent consignment was largely sub-standard

Somali security forces reported killing 15 al-Shabaab militants in new operation in Qeycad area, Galmudug state, Thursday

Four Al-Shabaab Members Arrested During Security Operation in Mogadishu

For the first time, Al-Shabaab terrorist operatives from Somaliland, Gamadiid and Nageeye, have been seen participating in active combat

Al-Shabab claims to have killed three African Union soldiers from Burundi and two from @SNAForce, wounding six others—three from each side—in fierce clashes in Yaqle area near Bal’ad. This follows a Somali gov report of an airstrike on militant hideouts in the same area

Abdulkadir Mohamud Nur, a journalist with Radio Risaala, was arrested during a late-night raid at his home in Mogadishu's Bondhere. The motive for his detention is unclear. Radio Risaala condemns what it calls an unlawful abduction and demands his immediate release

Al Shabab attacks on military base locations in Somalia areas Afgoyee and Qansahdhere

Al Shabab attacks on military base locations in Garbahaarrey and Wajid and and Bariire and Shalan Boot

Al Shabab militants attacked a base manned by Ethiopian troops, sparking an exchange of fire near Wajid town in Bakol region. The troops reportedly repulsed the raid. Casualty details remain unclear. Wajid is among several towns in the region under Al Shabab blockade

Al Shabab claims to have killed 23 soldiers and wounded 27 others in a heavy fighting in Gurila area near Ceeldheer town

At least 47 Al Shabab militants were killed in an air and ground operation carried out in areas of Eldher town in central Somalia. In a statement, the Ministry of Information said a vehicle laden with explosives was also destroyed in the operation. Air raids reported in Mesagawa, Baraag Sheikh Caamir, and Cosweyne. At least six missiles have hit areas where dozens of Al Shabaab militants were regrouping

Air raids reported in Mesagawa, Baraag Sheikh Caamir, and Cosweyne. At least six missiles have hit areas where dozens of Al Shabaab militants were regrouping. It is unclear how many casualties resulted from the aerial operations.

Reports of an explosion in downtown Mogadishu, casualties feared - residents. According to a source Saturday's explosion occurred in the vicinity of the national theatre

In Djibouti, Egypt has issued a strong response: "We are fully prepared to respond decisively to any attempt to threaten the Egyptian presence in Somalia or Somali interests, in accordance with the military protocol signed with Mogadishu."

Somali Defense Minister after receiving a shipment of Egyptian military aid: We know our interests and we will choose between our allies and our enemies

Egypt delivers consignment of heavy weapons to Somalia. The Port of Mogadishu was closed for commercial traffic to allow ship carrying weapons from Egypt to discharge its cargo.Included in the delivery are field guns and APCs

Somalia accuses Ethiopia for providing two lorries of weapons to the semi-autonomous region of Puntland; says the "unauthorized arms shipments" violated Somalia's sovereignty. There has been no immediate response from Ethiopia

Turkey Aims to Meet Somalia, Ethiopia Separately Before New Mediation Talks. Turkey is seeking to host third round of talks to mediate between Somalia and Ethiopia in an effort to resolve a dispute over Ethiopia's agreement to lease a 20-kilometer stretch of coastline from Somaliland. This deal, which also involved Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland's independence, caused a significant rift with Somalia, which views the agreement as illegal. In response, Mogadishu expelled the Ethiopian ambassador and threatened to remove Ethiopian troops stationed in Somalia who are helping combat Islamist insurgents. Turkey has already facilitated two rounds of talks between the two East African nations, but a third round scheduled for Tuesday in Ankara was canceled.

Egyptian Foreign Minister: We stress the importance of preserving the sovereignty of the Somali state and its territorial integrity

Somalia’s Attorney General Office on Tuesday announced the arrest of Ertugrul Karafiyeli, a Turkish citizen and Head of Labor and Employment at Favori, the company that manages Mogadishu’s seaport and Aden Adde Airport. He faces accusations of “immoral conduct, threats, abuse, and misuse of power against Somali employees, as well as violations of the Labor Code and workplace ethical standards,” according a statement issued by the Attorney General Office

Passenger flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa, which were temporarily halted for several hours on Tuesday, have now resumed, according to sources spoke to @ArlaadiMnetwork. The cause of the suspension not yet been disclosed as both sides remained silence about

Official Somalia statement on joining IAEA

Somali Foreign Minister: Ethiopia seeks to annex Somaliland to its sovereignty

The US is trying to take a position in the Ethiopia-Somalia tension. "It is an unfortunate situation, very disruptive, and started . with this MoU between Somaliland and Ethiopia," said the US ambassador

Ethiopian troops have seized control of key airports in Somalia's Gedo region, including Luq, Dolow, and Bardere in an attempt to prevent the possible airlifting of Egyptian troops to the area