Mogadishu, Somalia – Businesses across Mogadishu shut their doors on Friday as traders launched a strike to protest what they describe as relentless and unjust taxation by the government. They argue that the increasing number of fees and levies, imposed without regard for the country’s struggling economy, is making it nearly impossible for them to...
Garowe, Somalia — Puntland security forces have intercepted a vessel carrying military supplies, including uniforms and other military equipment, off the coast of the Qaw area in the Bari region. The Puntland Counter-Terrorism Task Force confirmed that the boat was manned by Somali nationals, who are currently under investigation to determine the intended recipients and...
MOGADISHU, Somalia [SMN] – The Somali Police Force has issued new directives targeting businesses, companies, and foreign workers operating in the country, following a significant increase in their presence in Mogadishu in recent months. Police spokesperson Gaashaanle Abdifitah announced that all foreign workers in Somalia are now required to obtain a criminal clearance certificate from...
KISMAYO, Somalia – In a strategic counterterrorism operation late Sunday night, Jubbaland’s elite special forces eliminated two Al-Shabaab militants and captured another in Kismayo. The operation targeted a safe house where the cell, known for high-profile assassinations, was reportedly planning further attacks. A senior security official confirmed that the raid was based on actionable intelligence,...
Garowe, Somalia – The Puntland State government has reported substantial progress in its ongoing military offensive against ISIS militants in the Al-Miskat area of the Bari region. In a recent statement, authorities confirmed that key figures within the terrorist group have been neutralized as part of the operation’s first phase, marking a significant milestone in...
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in Somalia, marking the first such attack in the country under President Donald Trump’s second term. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the strikes were carried out by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) under Trump’s directive and in coordination with the Somali government....
JOWHAR, Somalia – The HirShabelle administration has declared that holding elections in the region remains unfeasible as long as Al-Shabaab maintains a presence in Hiiraan, emphasizing the ongoing security threats that continue to disrupt governance and stability. In an interview with Shabelle Media Network, HirShabelle’s Minister of Interior, Abdirahman Dahir Gurre, highlighted the intensified military...
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia – Intense fighting has erupted in Somalia’s Hiran region, where Somali government forces, supported by local militias and Djiboutian peacekeeping troops (Hiil Walaal), are engaged in fierce clashes with Al-Shabaab militants, military sources reported on Friday. The conflict is centered between the strategic towns of Halganand Buula-Burde, with heavy engagements reported around the...
HARGEISA, SOMALILAND– Somaliland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a series of strategic agreements following President Abdirahman Cirro’s official visit to the Gulf nation. The agreements aim to enhance diplomatic, economic, security, and trade relations, marking a significant step in Somaliland-UAE cooperation. The UAE will upgrade its diplomatic presence in Somaliland by elevating...
Fighter jets have reportedly joined the Somali government’s military offensive in the eastern part of Hiiraan region. The operation is part of a broader effort to eliminate Al-Shabaab militants from the areas they control. The offensive is being led by senior officials, who have vowed to drive Al-Shabaab out of the region. The involvement of...