The Somali government has accused Ethiopia of smuggling weapons into Somalia for the second time in recent months, which has increased tensions between the two countries. In a statement, the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ethiopia had sent weapons to the Puntland region without approval from the Somali federal government, violating Somalia’s sovereignty....
Author: Mohamed Ibrahim (Mohamed Ibrahim)
Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Base Near Hudur
The Somali National Army, specifically the 9th Battalion of the 60th Division, launched a significant military operation early this morning against Al-Shabaab militants on the outskirts of Hudur, the capital of the Bakool region. The operation targeted the Kederar-Adde area, situated about 30 kilometers northwest of Hudur, and involved a brief but intense skirmish. Military...
Armed militia kills Six young men inside Mosque in Somali Region
In a tragic incident early this morning, six young men were killed inside a mosque in Wardheer, located in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia. The victims reportedly members of the Ahlu Sunna religious group were targeted by an armed militia that stormed the mosque and opened fire during the early hours of the day....
Somalia’s Supreme Court Sentences Sayid Ali to Death for Murdering Pregnant Wife
The Supreme Court of Somalia has upheld the death sentence for Sayid-Ali Moalim Daud who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Luul Abdiaziz, in January 2024. Daud was found guilty of setting his wife on fire in their Mogadishu home, resulting in her death and the loss of their unborn child. The case garnered...
SCAA Confirms No Flight Interruptions Despite Baidoa Travel Chaos
After flights to Baidoa were abruptly canceled, leaving dozens of passengers, including women and children, stranded at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport, the situation took a new turn. The sudden suspension of flights caused frustration among travelers, who received no clear explanation from airport officials or airline representatives. One anonymous traveler said, “We were just...
Hirshabeelle President Launches Major Offensive to Clear Al-Shabaab from its territory
A new military operation aimed at clearing the areas between Balcad and Jowhar of Al-Shabaab militants is set to begin, according to President of Hirshabeelle, Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlaawe). In a high-level meeting to discuss the operation, President Guudlaawe met with the Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), General Ibrahim Sheikh Muxyadiin, as...
Somalia and IGAD Discuss Regional Security in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (RHN) –Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Madobe Fiqi, welcomed a delegation led by IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu to Mogadishu today. The high-level discussions focused on the current situation in the Horn of Africa, including tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, which have been a growing concern for regional stability. Minister Fiqi stated, “We...
Ethiopian Troops Establish New Military Base in Somalia Amid Rising Regional Tensions
BAIDOA, Somalia – Ethiopian forces have laid the foundation for a new military base near Baidoa, marking a significant expansion of Ethiopia’s military presence in Somalia’s Bay and Bakool regions. The establishment of this base, attended by South West Security Minister Hassan Abdulqadir and high-ranking Ethiopian officials, reflects deepening military cooperation between Ethiopia and the...
UN Envoy and Puntland President Hold Talks on Security and Development in Somalia
United Nations Special Envoy for Somalia, James Swan, met with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni in Garowe to discuss significant issues affecting both Puntland and Somalia as a whole. The talks focused on the political and security situation, highlighting Puntland’s important role in Somalia’s ongoing reconciliation and nation-building efforts. Both leaders emphasized the need for...
Egypt and Eritrea Pledge Support for Somalia’s Unity and Sudan’s Stability
During their meeting, both sides agreed on the importance of intensifying efforts and continuing consultations to achieve stability in Sudan and support its national institutions. They also emphasized the importance of preserving the unity of Somalia and its sovereignty over its entire territory. During the meeting, Kamel and Abdelatty delivered a message from Egyptian President...