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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

Al-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

Al-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.

Al Shabab claims attack on military base locations in Somalia areas of Afmadow and El Berde, Lower Juba and Bakool

President Said Deni meets a Turkish delegation led by Amb. Alper Aktaş in Bosaso. Puntland agrees to hand over the seized MV Sea World and its cargo to Turkey after Ankara provided proof of ownership

Somalia: NISA and international partners raided an Al-Shabaab meeting site in Aboorey, Hiiraan region, killing eight militants, including key commanders involved in plotting attacks

Al-Shabaab Militants Detonated an IED at a Somali Legislator’s House and Carried out a Raid in Baidoa, Bay, Somalia

Federal Somali government soldiers have seized Beled Hawo town late Wednesday from Jubaland regional forces after fresh round of clashes - sources

Al Shabaab insurgents have seized the town of Tardo in Somalia's central Hiiran region and are pressing on with an advance that has already displaced thousands, a military official said

More airstrikes reported by @HSNQ_NISA. The government claims 15 militants killed in this operation last night in Mabaax area just northeast of Adan Yabaal

Airstrike kills at least 7 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia’s Hiraan region Somalia’s intelligence agency says planned strike also destroyed two weapon-laden trucks

Somalia: Intelligence agency NISA says at least 13 al-Shabaab militants, including senior commanders, were killed in coordinated operations across Qoordheere, Xawaala-Kulan, Reydableey, and Ceelbaraf in Middle Shabelle

Somalia: Puntland authorities say senior ISIS figures were targeted and killed in an airstrike in the Baalade valley of the Cal Miskaad mountains

Dozens of residents in Hargeisa’s 150th neighborhood staged a protest on Monday following the killing of two civilians by Somaliland forces in the Agabar area of Gabiley district. The protests started from locals opposing the operations of a mining company in their area

A successful precision airstrike conducted tonight at Al-Miskaad's Baalade Valley, carried out by @USAfricaCommand consistent and vital assistance, achieved its objective.

There are reports that three people have survived, five died following an AU military helicopter crash in Mogadishu, Wednesday. A source said the helicopter was operated by the Ugandan forces serving as part of African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia: An African Union military helicopter crashes east of Mogadishu international airport, sources. The copter, Mi24 with 8 people on board was travelling from Ballidogle airport to Mogadishu when it crashed on Wednesday morning

The Somali Ministry of Defense said its forces killed at least 25 al-Shabaab militants in precision airstrikes in the Lower Juba region.

"I have determined to fully restrict and limit the entry of nationals of the following 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen." - Pres Trump

Al-Shabaab Militants Raid Somali Forces Military Barracks, Killing 8 Troops, in Dagmada Wada Jir, Mogadishu, Somalia