Somali govt denied that AlShabaab killed 20 soldiers in the blast at Mogadishu's Siinka dheer check point, And it confrim the death of two people among them one soldier.

At least eight explosions believed to be caused by mortar shelling just heard around Mogadishu Stadium in Wardhigley district

A suicide bomber hits a security checkpoint in Arbiska village, outside Mogadishu on Thursday morning. Two civilians and a soldier are reported to have wounded in the blast-Sources.

Suicide car bomb in Mogadishu leaves casualties - police

13 suspects nabbed in new security sweep in Beledweyne town; security forces have also seized weapons and materials such nails, needles and other metalic objects which can be used for making explosives: officials

Somali troops in overnight raid on Al-Shabab controlled town of Moqokori destroying three vehicles; troops have since returned to their base: Deputy of Hiran forces Col Isak Idris Osman tells

Security forces in Mogadishu are on high alert after they were informed that a car packed with explosives heading to on Maka AlMukarama road and some of the govt offices. An official said he is wondering how and why the car managed to pass through the city. Local media

US says 2 Al-Shabab fighters killed in airstrike; plus hunt is underway for escaped militants

Al-Shabab ambush on Somali govt forces reported near Fafahdhun town, in Gedo region: reports

Isis has killed a Somali police officer in Afgooye.

Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has ordered his security forces to end insecurity in the capital, pledges full support for a new round of security operation set to begin tonight. He told newly appointed Cmdrs that he expects a "100% improvement" in security of Mogadishu

Al Shabab claim they have killed more than 80 Somali national army forces including two officers in twin blasts in Mogadishu on Friday evening- Pro Al Shabab news agency reports

Roadside explosion hits KDF convoy travelling between Eel Wak and Busar towns, Gedo province. Casualties unknown. Al Shabab has claimed the responsibility

The death toll from twin explosions in Mogadishu stands at 34 according to Madina hospital director

Death toll rises to 38 in Mogadishu bombings: ambulance service

Somalia Local sources confirm 5 al Shabaab suicide attackers killed at least 35 soldiers and officers including drivers and bodyguards in attack to Presidential palace and HQ of inte in Mogadishu

At least 18 people dead and 20 others injured explosions near Presidential Palace. The AlShabaab claims the responsibility for the bomb attacks in Mogadishu

AlShabaab claims responsibility for the attacks against the Presidential Palace and the Somali intelligence structures.

Somali govt forces appear to have foiled a major Al-Shabab attack on the Presidential Palace, car bomb exploded at the Palace's 1st checkpoint. 1 militant still holed up in a building near Dhagahtur monument, at least 4 militants were involved in the attack: sources

Al Shabab militants claim the responsibility of two large explosions which occured in Mogadishu

EU naval force says Singaporean flagged chemical tanker was attacked off Somali waters, ship security repelled pirates

Aftermath of the VBIED explosion at Bashir Gate, the first checkpoint of the Presidential Palace; SYL Hotel locates on the opposite side of the road at least one govt soldier died in this explosion: sources

Security officials say Al Shabab militants have tried to storm the presidential palace,gun battle ongoing near Sayidka junction

Mogadishu under heavy al-Shabaab attack with inghamasi team trying to storm Presidential Palace and at least 2 VBIEDs.

Heavy gunfire, explosion near the Presidential Palace. A car bomb exploded at a checkpoint allowing another vehicle carrying militants to pass through, vehicle collided with another car outside the Palace, troops engaging militants: security sources

Gunfire and explosion heard in Mogadishu, witnesses saw plume of smoke following the explosion

U.S. Conducts Airstrike in Support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Mayor of Mogadishu had excellent meeting with Religious leaders and I urged them to take a leading role on preventing and countering violent extremism in Mogadishu and in Somalia

Somaliland Minister of Security Mohamed Abukar Islow warns that a vehicle filled with explosives is in the city and could possibly target the airport. Islow says security forces are hunting a Toyota Noah posing as one of the shuttle buses that transport travellers to Mogadishu's Airport

1,500 prisoners including many who were detained for supporting Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels have been released from jails in Jigjiga, the capital of ethnic Somali region of Ethiopia, Wednesday: regional govt has announced