A delegation of military officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia made a discreet visit to Mogadishu yesterday afternoon, initiating various activities in the Somali capital. Upon landing at Aden Adde International Airport, the Saudi officials immediately commenced a series of visits, including a stop at the General Gordon Training Camp, a facility where the...
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has issued strong warning letters to Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai, citing serious violations of Somali sovereignty. In separate correspondences dated August 21, 2024, the SCAA accused both airlines of improperly representing destinations within Somalia and removing references to Somali locations, which undermines the nation’s sovereignty. The SCAA emphasized that...
At least five members of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) were killed, and 14 others were reportedly wounded in a car bomb attack on their camp in Mogadishu on Wednesday. The attack happened in the Garasbaley district on the western outskirts of the capital, where security forces have been conducting searches in recent...
Clashes between two clan militias in the Galgaduud region have resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. The conflict began late last night and continues in the Bidhaan-dheere area, located between Dhuusamareeb and Gadoon. This escalation has drawn in more fighters, exacerbating the violence in this strategically significant area. The conflict stems from a land dispute...
The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has strongly condemned the recent wave of violence, arbitrary detention, and intimidation by Somali police forces against journalists covering protests in Mogadishu. The protests erupted following the closure of Bakaro market, the largest in the Somali capital, due to new taxes and fees imposed on local businesses, leading to a...
Somalia’s largest market, Bakara Market in the capital Mogadishu has been closed for the second day in a row as traders protest against a newly imposed tax on mobile money transactions. This market is a vital economic center for the country, and its shutdown has caused significant disruption. Videos shared on social media show hundreds...
In a significant military operation in Somalia’s Gedo region, the Somali National Army, along with the Jubbaland Dervishes, successfully regained control of key areas from Al-Shabaab militants along the Luuq-Dolow road. This operation was launched in response to an increase in militant activity, where Al-Shabaab had been threatening and intimidating local residents. The military action...
The UK’s ambassador to Somalia, Mike recently faced backlash after making comments that seemed to distinguish between Somaliland and Somalia as separate entities. These remarks sparked significant dispute within the Somali government, which viewed them as an affront to the country’s territorial integrity. In response to the criticism, the ambassador issued a statement to clarify...
Members of Somalia’s 11th Parliament will hold a special session on Monday to discuss a motion signed by several parliamentarians concerning a new tax introduced by the Ministry of Finance. Some legislators submitted the motion to their leadership, arguing that the tax places an additional burden on the residents of Mogadishu. They believe that the...
Somali’s Gedo region officials have voiced strong opposition to the African Union’s (AU) plans to deploy Egyptian forces as part of a new mission starting in January 2025. The regional leaders, who are under Jubaland State, have promised to resist any efforts to bring Egyptian troops into their area. Colonel Ali Abshir of the Somali...