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Turkish military aircraft reportedly carried out airstrikes on Wednesday night in areas surrounding Berdaale district in Somalia's Bay region

Somalia–Ethiopia Diplomatic Relations Deteriorate Amid Growing Political and Security Tensions Diplomatic relations between Somalia and Ethiopia have reportedly deteriorated, with tensions escalating behind the scenes as both countries appear to be pursuing increasingly divergent political and security agendas. According to sources, regional leaders recently advised Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to prioritize political reconciliation with domestic stakeholders, build national consensus, and coordinate efforts to strengthen the fight against terrorism. Several regional countries reportedly emphasized that their support for Somalia is intended to help the country rebuild its institutions, achieve security self-sufficiency, and prevent the collapse of state structures.

Trump on Somalia: Somalia is a real shithouse, okay? It's not even a country

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 140NM southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. A Master of an LNG Tanker has reported being approached by a small skiff with seven persons onboard. The skiff fired two shots at the tanker whose armed Security Team fired 2 warning shots at the small craft which forced them to alter course. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate.

Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia met yesterday, October 4th, in El-Alamein, while Ethiopian federal forces entered Mekele. The summit established a mechanism for regular consultations on security and stability in the Horn of Africa.

The U.S. military conducted new airstrikes in northeastern Somalia, targeting al-Shabaab weapons depot and a militant training facility. Last night's airstrikes were conducted in coordination with Somali authorities

Indian Foreign Ministry says pirates have captured 2 ships in the Gulf of Aden. There are 22 Indian citizens onboard the ships, who are unharmed

Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan received credentials from the new ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, the DRC, and Somalia at the Republican Palace in Khartoum—his first time performing diplomatic duties there since the war broke out in April 2023

Reports indicate that Puntland forces have seized a base belonging to the Somali Federal Government's special security forces in eastern Galkayo after hours of heavy fighting, while clashes continue in the surrounding area.

In Somalia, violent clashes erupted in Galkayo after Puntland forces attacked a base belonging to the federal government's special security forces near the airport.

Here is the statement declaring the Establishment of a Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition. It is a joint statement by 14 countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti & Somalia

Reuters: A merchant ship hijacked last week off the Gulf of Aden in Yemen is now in the hands of Somali pirates.

An aerial raid targeted Al-Shabaab bases in the Middle Shabelle region, local media reported

Somalia's defense ministry says 27 al-Shabab fighters were killed and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes in Lower Shabelle region. The ministry says the strikes also destroyed vehicles, weapons and militant bases. No word yet from Al-Shabab over the claims

Al-Shabaab Militants Bombed (IED) and Raided a Somali Militia Forces Base and Barracks in Buulo Mareer and, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia

Turkish F-16 jets killed 35 Al-Shabab fighters, wounded 20 others and destroyed militant hideouts and weapons stockpiles during airstrikes in Godey, Lower Shabelle region, said, marking the first reported use of such aircraft since their delivery to Somalia

A new wave of U.S. airstrikes hit al-Shabab targets in southern Somalia last week, ending a month-long pause in air operations. AFRICOM says it has carried out 68 strikes this year against both al-Shabab and Islamic State militants in Somalia

Israel deployed troops to Somaliland after recognition, source says. Senior Somali official says 50 Israeli soldiers with African descent are in the breakaway Horn of Africa state as part of bilateral security arrangements

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) in Israel: Today I stand here to bring the greetings, the thanks, the appreciation of 6 million Somalilander Muslims in Hargeisa and elsewhere

Trump: They don't have constitutions in Somalia. They don't have police. All they have is people running around, shooting at each other

According to local Somali media, Turkish F-16 fighter jets flew over the capital, Mogadishu, coinciding with the outbreak of widespread popular protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his government.

Another vessel has been hijacked by Somali pirates -UKMTO A cargo vessel was reportedly hijacked off the coast of Garacad and taken to Somali territorial waters, as pirates ramp up attacks in the region

Pirates have seized an oil tanker carrying 17 crew members about 30 nautical miles off Somalia’s coast. The vessel, Honour 25, was taken by six gunmen late Wednesday and later joined by additional armed men. Source: BBC

April 12, 2026 The 66th founding anniversary of the Somali National Army was celebrated with ceremonies held across the country. Under the "Defense and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement," The F-16 fighter jets, ATAK and AS-532 Cougar helicopters deployed by Turkiye to Somalia performed a salute flight at the ceremony held in Mogadishu

Türkiye’s Minister of Energy @aBayraktar1 has arrived in Mogadishu. He will attend the ceremony marking the start of duty of the Çağrı Bey ship, which will conduct oil drilling off the coast of Mogadishu

Somali government forces clashed with al-Shabaab militants on Sunday at the former military camp, Daynunay, just 18km south of Baidoa. The Somali government forces’ original target was Baidoa, where a regional leader @Laftagareen was “re-elected” through indirect vote, in defiance of federal government leadership’s plan to hold popular elections. But to reach Baidoa, the troops had to first pass through a checkpoint controlled by the militants. There are reports of many casualties. The ministry of defense says 21 militants were killed

The United States conducted an airstrike against IS-Somal positions in the Cal Miskaad mountains, Puntland semi-autonomous region in northern Somalia on March 16

Amid the war in the Middle East, the U.S. military conducted four airstrikes this month in Somalia - two against al-Shabaab and two against ISIS

Israel is reportedly planning a strategic security partnership with Somaliland that could include a military base on the Gulf of Aden

A vehicle rigged with explosives has just detonated in Bulla Xuubey, targeting an officer from Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). According to initial reports, one civilian has been injured