6 day agoSomalia: Danab Commandos and Jubbaland Dervish forces killed a senior al-Shabaab commander in a planned night raid in Jamaame, Lower Jubba
1 week agoU.S. Special Operations Forces Conduct Direct Raid in Ballade. Today, U.S. Africom Special Operations Forces carried out a direct operation in the HabarBajuuke cave in Ballade. AFRICOM supported by 10 helicopters launched an assault on a large cave located in the Ballade area
Somalia: US airstrikes in Puntland killed five ISIS militants during operations in the Cal-Miskaad mountains
2 week agoUS forces have reported conducting a series of airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia hideouts approximately 60 southeast of Bosaso town that Somali Puntland forces are closing in on what could be the last major hideout of ISIS militants in the Baallade Valley. Troops have encircled an area they believe to be the group’s final main stronghold.
2 week agoSomalia: SNA and Jubaland forces reported killing 56 Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Jubba and capturing 20 others in a raid in Jamaame
Al-Shabaab Militants Raid Ugandan Military Base in Janale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
2 week agoAl-Shabaab Militants Raided a Government Militia Military Base in Burhakaba, Bay, Somalia
Puntland forces killed four ISIS terrorist fugitives who were planning suicide bombings. Operations are continuing to clear the remaining militants from the caves where they are hiding in the Calmiskaad mountains
The UAE reportedly conducted airstrikes against IS-Somal in the Baalade valley today, and yesterday's death toll among Puntland forces has risen to ~10 soldiers. At least five Puntland soldiers were killed in clashes with IS-Somal in the Baalade valley today, according to security sources
Somali pirates have boarded and seized Malta-registered tanker Hellas Aphrodite by force. She’s hauling gasoline 560NM SE of Eyl. All 24 crew are safe in the citadel. EU naval forces requested and responding
There has been reports of relentless airstrikes targeting ISIS hideouts in Cal-Miskaat this week. Local media reports the strikes destroyed caves in Baallade valley on Friday. Puntland forces reported the areas hit to assess the damage inflicted on the militants
1 month agoSomalia: One Puntland soldier was killed and three others wounded in clashes with ISIS militants in the Baalade Valley, Bari region
The Somali government says seven al-Shabaab militants behind the attack on Godka Jilaow investigations complex have been neutralised. The government further reported new airstrikes in the past 24 hours - conducted against al-Shabaab in Jilib, Mubarak, Ugunji and Kunyo. All seven Al-Shabaab Kharijites behind the attack on the Godka Jilacow have been neutralized. The Ministry of Internal Security emphasized its commitment to fully enforcing laws to secure the capital and implementing stricter controls on military-painted vehicles
2 month agoMogadishu Mayor Hassan Mohamed Hussein Mungab has ordered security forces to crack down on unauthorized protests, as opposition leaders call for mass demonstrations Saturday against alleged land grabs and forced evictions
Former President Sheikh Sharif denies opposition-linked soldiers attacked Wardhigley police station in Mogadishu, saying they came under fire during a visit but pulled back to avoid bloodshed. He called for mass protests over ongoing evictions
Al Shabab denies U.S. military claims of killing a militant weapon dealer in a drone strike in Badhan. They accuse the U.S. military of covering up the killing of local elder Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim, who was killed in an air raid the same day in Badhan, Sanaag region
AFRICOM statement: The US military confirms conducting airstrikes in the vicinity of Badhan, northeast Somalia, targeting an al-Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025. The airstrikes were conducted in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.
Somalia: Airstrikes reportedly hit Al-Shabaab in Ugunji, Lower Shabelle, killing key members and causing heavy losses
Jubaland forces, with Ethiopian troops and local police, launched a joint security operation around Doolow to counter Al-Shabaab threats and secure main road networks
2 month agoAl-Shabaab Militants Raid a Somali Military Checkpoint on the Outskirts of Bardera, Gedo, Somalia
Al-Shabaab Militants Raided a Somali Military Checkpoint near the Hagrdir Area, Garissa County, Kenya
Government investigating presence of Jubaland forces in Mandera. Governor Khalif confirms their presence, urges necessary action. Mandera East residents stage demos over the forces' presence
Somalia: Airstrikes hit outskirts of Ceelbuur, Galgaduud, killing senior Al-Shabaab commander and militants, and destroying explosives facility. Source: Somalia Security Insight
3 month agoAl-Shabaab Militants Led an Armed Assault and Raided a Militia Outpost in Bargid, Bay, Somalia
Kenya: A Kenya Defence Forces Special Forces unit killed five al-Shabaab militants in Boni Forest, Lamu County
Somalia: After airstrikes and clashes in western Cal Miskaad, IS-Somalia leaders in Balaade Valley were given a 72-hour ultimatum to surrender
Somalia: It was reported that Africom-backed Danab forces carried out airstrikes and ground operations in Awdheegle, targeting farmland where Al-Shabaab militants were hiding
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro has overturned a decision by telecom giants Telesom and Somtel to double internet service prices, a move that had sparked public outrage and prompted plans for large-scale protests on Sunday
Somali Ministry of Defense: The army takes control of the city of Bariire, killing 100 Al-Shabaab militants.
4 month agoAl Shabab claims attack on military base locations in Somalia areas of Afmadow and El Berde, Lower Juba and Bakool
