Somaliland government has barred Liibaan Al-Adala, a prominent supporter of newly elected President Abdirahman Irro, from entering Hargeisa, sparking protests near the Hargeisa Airport
Egyptian Foreign Minister confirms to his Somali counterpart Cairo's commitment to respecting Somali sovereignty and territorial integrity
At least 40 Somali army soldiers, seeking refuge, have reached a Kenyan army base along the border after fleeing Raskamboni following a raid by Jubaland forces. One soldier died from injuries; the rest are in good health
1 week agoThe Chinese Communist Party has issued a strongly worded statement protesting the attendance of Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister at the inauguration ceremony of Somaliland's newly elected president
He new president of Somaliland @Abdirahmanirro formally assumes office, vows to take a diplomatic and peaceful approach, without conditions, to solve the conflict in the eastern Sool region. Speaking at his inauguration in Hargeisa on Thursday, Abdirahman Irro said he will give special importance on foreign policy and pursue recognition for Somaliland from the international community based on a “valid legal argument.”
1 week agoFull details of the agreement reached by Somalia and Ethiopia. The two countries will respect one another’s sovereignty. Unity, independence and territorial integrity. They have also agreed to closely work together to finalise “mutually advantageous commercial arrangements and sustainable access to and from the sea under the sovereign authority of the federal republic of Somalia.”
1 week agoSomalia 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
1 week agoIn 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
1 month agoAl 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
1 month agoSomali 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
2 month agoAbdulkadir 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
2 month agoAl Shabab attacks on military base locations in Somalia areas Afgoyee and Qansahdhere
2 month agoAl 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
2 month agoAl Shabab claims to have killed 23 soldiers and wounded 27 others in a heavy fighting in Gurila area near Ceeldheer town
2 month agoAt 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.
