Blinken and Turkish FM also discussed issues related to the Horn of Africa, Turkey's appointment of a Special Envoy to discuss the process of normalization with Armenia, and opportunities to deepen cooperation bilaterally and as NATO Allies to address areas of mutual concern
Shabaab kills six civilians near Kenya's Mpeketoni in its coastal Lamu County near Somalia. Comes two days after an IED on a civilian in Lamu
2 year agoHeavy fighting is reported to be taking place in Qowlad, 12 km northeast of Beledweyne between Somali government forces backed by Hirshabelle regional troops on one side and clan militia called itself "Hiran salvation army" led by Col Nur Dheere
One person was killed, two injured in car bombing in Bar Ubah junction of Mogadishu this evening
2 year agoInternal security minister @AbdullahiMNOR orders Intel agents to be removed from Mogadishu's airport; police to take sole responsibility effective Jan 2, statement. NISA acting director Yasin Farey instructed to transfer all responsibilities currently held by NISA to the police
2 year agoAlShabaab fighters claim to have killed 15 Ethiopia n soldiers following massive roadside bomb blast that hit and destroyed an Ural military truck at Jawiil village in Somalia's Hiiraan region, near Ethiopia border
2 year agoCache of weapons have been intercepted in a swoop by security officers in Galkacayo town, Puntland regional State according to a statement from Mudug governor @Abdlatifsanyare
AlShabaab fighters attack Bal'ad town, 30km north of Mogadishu, overran Somalia govt forces guarding the town's entrance & killed 7 people incl 5 soldiers. Militants stayed briefly in the town after attack but then left, Police, residents tell Reuters
2 year agoHeavily armed AlShabaab fighters have been reported to briefly seize the control of Bal'ad town about 30Km North of Mogadishu this morning, Locals were surprised to see militants in the city after clashes with SNA troops. Officials said Bal'ad is now on govt hands
Somali forces repel Al Shabab militants after seizing Bal'ad this morning, a town 30 km from Mogadishu Three Al Shabab fighters were killed and two soldiers on this attack. The attack comes at a time of turmoil over the conduct of elections in Somalia
The US embassy in Somalia urges officials to de-escalate the escalation after suspending the duties of the Prime Minister
PM @MohamedHRoble says "outrageous" decision by @M_Farmaajo to "suspend" him and "failed attempt to militarily takeover" his office is a violation of the constitution and the country's laws. The PM says @M_Farmaajo will solely shoulder responsibility of the consequences
Roble's office calls Farmajo "ex president", terms his actions to take over PM office using force unconstitutional
Reuters, quoting a Somali official: Security forces were tasked with preventing the Somali prime minister's access to his office
Reuters, quoting a Somali official: The suspension of the powers of the Somali prime minister by the president is an "incorrect coup"
2 year agoUnusual movement of troops in Mogadishu this morning. Reports say security forces seal off the PM's office located within the Presidential palace as political tension between the PM and the President escalates
Somalia President @M_Farmaajo says he is "suspending" Prime Minuster @MohamedHRoble from work over alleged corruption and misuse of public land
2 year agoReports of overnight Al-Shabaab attack in Tabta village, Lower Juba region. Early reports say as many as five people may have been killed including soldiers and minors. The attack was reportedly carried out by about 15 militants targeting 3 separate houses
2 year agoBomb squad needed to be called out in Bosaso town to remove unexploded ordinances from this week's fighting
2 year agoCiting breach of immigration protocols, Somali officials closed a Mogadishu airport terminal used by UN & @amisomsomalia. Officials alleged terminal was used by non-UN/AMISOM travellers, UN flights landed with o permission, UN contractors exploit to smuggle uncontrolled commodities
2 year agoSAIID SIDOW, a port employee in Gara'ad port in Mudug loses his five children to mortar shelling in fighting between government forces in Bosaso, Puntland
2 year agoVideo from Bosaso as some of the troops in the frontline are reportedly being separated
Bosaso is calm today with no reports of clashes. There is an unofficial ceasefire in place and elders and Puntland religious leaders are mediating between the warring sides - residents. Medics say 10+ people lost their lives and dozens sustained wounds in Tuesday's heavy fight
2 year agoUNSC extends AMISOM stay in Somalia for three months
At least 10 people were killed in Tuesday's clashes in Bosaso between Puntland regional forces and the anti-terror unit, PSF
2 year agoAt least five people - 2 civilians and 3 soldiers -have wounded in an armed skirmish broke out in Bosaso town. Many residents started fleeing. There has been a brewing tension between Puntland leadership and PSF director who refused his dismissal
Heavy confrontation reported in Bosaso between Puntland forces and PSF, a regional anti-terror unit previously supported by the United States. There has been exchange of small arms and machine guns
PM @MohamedHRoble arrives in Baidoa, Southwest, following the dismissal of 7 members of the electoral disputes resolution committee. The federal election committee annulled election results of two seats in Southwest as reports of alleged "rigged" election process gather momentum
2 year agoReports of a roadside explosion in Horseed neighbourhood of Jowhar town a short while ago. The explosion reportedly targeted a pickup truck belonging to Lower Shabelle Governor Ahmed Meyre Majaraan who was not in the vehicle at the time. No casualties reported as of now
2 year agoSources reported the killing of 3 retired military personnel in the vicinity of Hiilweyne military facility by Al-Shabaab attackers, Friday. Reports say the victims were living in the facility for a long time. A unit from the 3rd division were reportedly moved from base on Wed
