.Cadale, Somalia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in the coastal town of Cadale, where he was received by Hirshabelle State President Ali Abdullahi Hussein. The visit is part of the President’s continued efforts to oversee military operations aimed at combating extremist groups and securing liberated areas. During his visit, President Mohamud is...
Kismayo (Raxanreeb Online) – Security forces in Jubbaland have successfully repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants in the Diif area of Lower Juba, following a well-coordinated operation that prevented the insurgents from advancing into the town. According to reliable sources, Jubbaland forces had prior intelligence about the planned attack and took proactive measures, confronting the...
Mogadishu, Somalia – A high-ranking Somali military commander and several soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb attack targeting a government convoy in Lower Shabelle, security sources have confirmed. The explosion occurred between the areas of Number 50 and Sabiib, targeting a convoy carrying Colonel Mohamed Nur (Jareere),the commander of the Somali National Army’s 14th...
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strongly condemned the attack targeting the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who was heading toward the frontlines of the ongoing conflict. A statement from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared on X (formerly Twitter), expressed the kingdom’s firm disapproval of the assault. The...
Mogadishu (Raxanreeb Online) – A roadside explosion struck the Gaheer area of Xamar Jajab district in Mogadishu’s Banaadir region earlier today, causing multiple casualties, eyewitnesses report. The attack, believed to be the result of a remotely detonated improvised explosive device (IED), was placed on the wall of a residential building near the Ceelgaabta intersection. The...
Mogadishu (Raxanreeb Online) – In a significant move aimed at reshaping Somalia’s government, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced a cabinet reshuffle, appointing new ministers and deputy ministers to key positions. This shake-up is expected to bring fresh perspectives and stronger leadership to various ministries, especially in areas critical to national security, economic growth,...
Mogadishu (Raxanreeb Online) – In a tragic incident in the Soona-key neighborhood of Hodan District, Banadir region, two civilians have been reported dead and another injured after a government soldier opened fire on local residents. According to eyewitnesses, tensions had been mounting after residents protested against the forced demolition of their homes. The incident reportedly...
Kismaayo (Raxanreeb Online) – Ethiopian warplanes conducted heavy airstrikes last night in Jilib, a key town in the Middle Juba region, reportedly targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds. While the Somali federal government has not issued an official statement, military officials from the Somali National Army (SNA) confirmed that the strikes were part of a coordinated operation aimed...
Mogadishu (Raxanreeb Online) – The Speaker of the Somali Federal Parliament, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), has officially revoked the parliamentary membership of Abdullahi Hashi Abiib, citing prolonged absenteeism. The decision underscores the importance of active parliamentary participation and accountability. In an official statement, the Speaker’s Office confirmed that Abiib, who represented seat HOP201, had...
JOWHAR– Somali government forces, in collaboration with local militia, successfully repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants on Awdheegle district in the Lower Shabelle region this morning. Reports indicate ongoing military movements in the area as security operations continue. A similar attack was launched by Al-Shabaab in the Buursha Sheekh area of the Middle Shabelle region,...