ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has firmly reiterated its commitment to combating al-Shabaab, with Ambassador Nebiat Getachew declaring on November 14, 2024, that the nation’s mission to “weaken the group will continue in any way possible” to safeguard national security. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson emphasized that al-Shabaab remains a significant concern, stating...
HARGEISA, Somalia — Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo, the former President of Somaliland, has passed away at the age of 86, according to an announcement from Somaliland TV. Silanyo, who led the self-declared republic from 2010 to 2017, died on Friday in Hargeisa. Silanyo was elected through a popular vote in 2010 and assumed office for...
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A roadside mine explosion in Mogadishu’s Dayniile district killed three soldiers and injured three others overnight, according to local sources. The blast happened as government forces were inspecting the area following an earlier explosion. The targeted vehicle belonged to the 77th brigade, which had been involved in training exercises at a local...
HARGEISA – Somaliland voters headed to the polls on Wednesday in a pivotal election to choose new leadership for the next five years. The presidential contest includes incumbent President Muse Bihi of the Kulmiye Party, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani Party, and Faisal Ali Warabe of the UCID Party. The election will also decide...
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a strategic overnight operation in the Dharaarweyn area near Galcad city, located in the Galgaduud region. The mission resulted in the elimination of 23 insurgents and the destruction of three vehicles used by the militants. This operation is a part of NISA’s broader effort to disrupt Al-Shabaab’s...
A group of 26 Somali lawmakers from both houses of Parliament, representing constituencies in Puntland, have issued a statement expressing strong support for the upcoming elections in the Jubaland administration. The legislators underscored the importance of this electoral process as a crucial step toward preserving democratic principles and promoting political stability in the region. The...
Lower Shabelle, Somalia — Two soldiers from the South West State forces were killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Afgooye, regional sources have confirmed. The soldiers were traveling from Wanlaweyn to Afgooye when they were intercepted and fatally shot by suspected Al-Shabaab militants. According to reports, the assailants seized the soldiers’ weapons before...
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s bicameral parliament on Monday unanimously passed a series of electoral reforms that mark a significant step toward adopting a universal suffrage voting system. The newly approved legislation, introduced by Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Hoosh, outlines comprehensive laws governing election procedures, political party regulation, and the creation of an independent electoral...
Tensions between Somalia’s federal government and the Jubaland administration escalated on Sunday as Jubaland unilaterally established an election commission, prompting strong condemnation from Mogadishu and leading to the severance of ties with the federal government. The move comes after Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe withdrew from National Consultative Council talks last month, citing President Hassan Sheikh...
Somalia’s Cabinet of Ministers has appointed General Odowaa Yusuf Raage as the Chief of the Somali National Army, according to an official statement. The appointment was approved during an extraordinary evening session, marking a strategic effort by the government to bolster national defense capabilities and confront ongoing security challenges. This move is part of a...