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Somalia and Ethiopia formally commit to each other's territorial unity and sovereignty in a joint declaration

Erdogan: We agreed on a joint memorandum of understanding with Ethiopia and Somalia and we thank the leaders of the two countries for the historic reconciliation

Turkish president @RTErdogan meets with his Somali counterpart @HassanSMohamud. Erdogan will also hold separate meeting with Ethiopia’s @AbiyAhmedAli

Jubaland claims to have captured SNA soldiers in an ongoing clash near Ras Kamboni, Lower Jubba. Somalia’s defense ministry alleges Jubaland attacked its forces and accuses President Ahmed Madobe of links to Al-Shabaab, planning to raid its troops in the region

In a new statement, the Somali government accused Ethiopia of sending two plane-loads of weapons to Kismayo, amid political differences between the Somali government and Jubaland leaders over the recent controversial election help in Kismayo. There has been no immediate reaction from Ethiopia

Nearly 30 militias have been killed in inter-clan clashes in the coastal town of Adale, Middle Shabelle region on Friday afternoon- sources said

Somalia’s government has accused Ethiopia of “interference” of its internal affairs and “creating confrontation” among communities in Gedo region.In a statement by the ministry of information, the government said Ethiopian troops this morning departed from Doolow to Bulo Hawo town but were blocked by the locals and Somali government forces.There has been no immediate reaction from Ethiopia

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.