Airstrikes against al-Shabaab reported in the vicinities of Ruun-Nirgood and El-Dheer areas in Middle Shabelle and Galgadud regions - state media
Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a letter to the Security Council: Ethiopia continues to stir up trouble with its neighbors and threatens regional stability
Ethiopian Foreign Minister: We demand that Somalia stop its movements with parties seeking to target Ethiopia's interests
Ethiopia appoints new ambassador to Somaliland
2 місяць томуThe Government of the Republic of Somaliland strongly objects to the recent deployment of Egyptian military forces in Somalia
Ethiopia after arrival of Egyptian troops in Mogadishu says that “forces” that try to fuel tension to achieve their short-term goals must bear dire consequences
2 місяць томуTwo C-130 Egyptian military aircrafts have arrived at Mogadishu airport on Tuesday carrying equipment and personnel, sources. nnSomalia and Egypt are strengthening their military cooperation amid bitter dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia
At least six people were killed after a suicide car bomb targeted a security checkpoint at K-13, outside Mogadishu. One of the six killed was a soldier who blocked the suicide car with his vehicle to prevent it from moving into a security camp
Somalia tech leaves 5 dead: Reports of suspected suicide car bombing at a security checkpoint at K-13, on the Mogadishu-Afgoye highway.At least five people were killed, 14 others were injured in the attack, per souvenir
3 місяць томуDetails are emerging of a deadly roadside explosion in Sariitow village area near Awdiinle town, west of Baidoa, Somalia, Friday. At least 12 people were killed, nine others injured after roadside explosion hit a pickup truck used by security forces
Puntland has executed 10 convicted Al-Shabaab members in Gaalkacyo. This comes just days after a group of Al-Shabaab militants escaped from a local prison, with some later recaptured by security forces
Egypt to officially submit a request to participate with troops in the AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia
3 місяць томуEgypt, Somalia sign military cooperation protocol; President Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud witness the signing ceremony in Cairo. President Sisi affirms Egypt's position in support of Somalia's unity and sovereignty over its territories, and rejects any interference in its internal affairs, per reports
Somalia president @HassanSMohamud arrives in Cairo, Egypt, for a two-day official visit. Somalia wants Egypt to play a role in AU’s upcoming new mission from 2025
Three Al-Shabaab Militants Defect to Government Side in Hiiraan
3 місяць томуEthiopian and Somali delegations began fresh talks at reconciliation on Monday under Turkish mediation. The parties, both present at the Turkish Foreign Ministry, are not meeting face-to-face, highlighting that Turkish officials are carrying out "shuttle diplomacy
Turkish President speaks with Ethiopia PM @AbiyAhmedAli by phone; notes that steps to be taken by Ethiopia that would eliminate Somalia's concerns regarding its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity will facilitate the process of ending tension between Ethiopia and Somalia
The new AU-led mission to operate in Somalia from Jan 2025 will be known as the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM); Strategic Concept of Operations has been adopted; Egypt and Djibouti offered to “contribute to the elements of the AUSSOM.”AUSSOM replaces ATMIS which replaced AMISOM in 2022
3 місяць томуSomali leaders on Saturday called on security agencies to remain vigilant following a brutal attack by al-Shabab at a popular beachside hotel in Mogadishu Friday night. President Mohamud and PM Barre convened an emergency security meeting in wake of the attack
Death toll from Mogadishu beach al-Shabaab attacks rises to 37, at least 64 are injured, 11 of them in intensive care unit
3 місяць томуA roadside explosion hits a civilian minibus travelling between Balad and Jowhar; five civilians were reported dead, three injured including the driver - source. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Raaxoi village, north of Balad, Saturday
Somali Police: An attack by gunmen on a beach in Mogadishu kills at least 32 people and wounds 63 others
Somalia: seven dead in Friday attack on Mogadishu beach
Suspected al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu’s Lido beach area. Residents said they have heard an explosion in the vicinity of Lido Beach, followed by gunfire. The militant group conducted complex attacks in the same area multiple times over the past few years
Explosions and heavy gunfire near hotel in Mogadishu, video shows at least 18 bodies on the beach
3 місяць томуAbout 1 hour ago, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a hotel on Lido beach in Mogadishu. Several casualties were reported
3 місяць томуPresident
@HassanSMohamud
spoke by phone with President
@RTErdogan
of the Republic of Türkiye. They discussed enhancing strategic cooperation between the brotherly countries, including energy, and defense. President Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye's support for Somalia's territorial integrity, unity, and counter-terrorism efforts. They also discussed Türkiye's positive role in Somalia-Ethiopia mediation.
The Turkish parliament on Saturday approved a Presidential motion to deploy the military in Somalia for two years to support security against terrorism and other threats under the Türkiye-Somalia defence cooperation agreement
3 місяць томуEthiopia calls on regional countries to coordinate efforts to fight proliferation trafficking of small arms and light weapons - statement This follows after the Somali government recently reported seizure of weapons smuggled from the border with Ethiopia. Somalia said some of the weapons fell into the hands of armed militias after the government forces escorting were ambushed
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland vehemently rejects any potential deployment of Turkish naval forces within Somaliland’s recognized maritime zones
