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July 15, 2026, 11:25 pm
Somali Special Forces Destroy Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Lower Juba Operation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's elite Danab special forces said they destroyed Al-Shabaab hideouts during planned operations in parts of the Lower Juba region, targeting positions used by the militant group.
Somali Army Destroys Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Lower Shabelle Operation
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Somali National Army (SNA) said it carried out a planned operation in villages near Sablaale district in the Lower Shabelle region, targeting positions used by the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab.
Somali Minister Visits Embassy in Pakistan Where She Previously Served As Ambassador
- [Shabelle] Islamabad -- Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, paid an official visit to the Somali Embassy in Islamabad, where she was received by Somalia's ambassador to Pakistan, Sheikh Noor Mohamed Hassan, and embassy staff.
Somalia Launches Development Forum Focused On Governance, Economy and Resilience
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Tuesday opened the third Somalia Development Forum, saying the country has made notable progress in state-building, democratic reforms and economic growth despite mounting domestic and international challenges.
Somalia's President Offers Condolences to Qatar's Emir Over Death of Former Father Emir
- [Shabelle] Doha -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace on Tuesday evening to offer condolences following the death of the emir's father, the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
UN Issues Appeal for Drought, Conflict-Hit Somalia
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued an urgent appeal for Somalia as drought, conflict, and funding gaps leave millions in dire need of food and water.
Somaliland Engineer Launches Geospatial Intelligence Company
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- A Somaliland-born engineer with more than seven years of experience at international technology and engineering organizations has launched a geospatial intelligence company based in Stockholm, aiming to develop surveillance, mapping and digital security technologies for governments, including Somaliland.
U.S. Says It Carried Out Air Strike Against Al-Shabaab in Southern Somalia
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- US forces, in coordination with the Somali federal government, carried out an air strike against Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia, the US military said Monday.
Somalia Says 19 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Joint Intelligence Operations
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said that 19 Al-Shabaab fighters, including a senior commander, were killed in coordinated operations carried out with international partners in the central regions of Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan.
Somalia's Health Minister Attends Regional Investment Forum in Mauritania
- [Shabelle] Nouakchott -- Somalia's Health Minister Ali Haji Aden took part in a regional forum on health investment in Mauritania's capital Nouakchott, where officials discussed ways to strengthen healthcare financing and regional cooperation, Somalia's health ministry said.
Somali Army Says Airstrikes Kill 26 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Middle Shabelle
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's army, backed by international partners, carried out airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab positions in the Middle Shabelle region, killing 26 militants and destroying military equipment, the defence ministry said on Sunday.
Jordan, Somalia Discuss Military Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Amman -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti on Tuesday met Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and an accompanying delegation at the General Command headquarters.
Somali Minister Holds Bilateral Meetings On Sidelines of Oic Women's Conference
- [Shabelle] Islamabad -- Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held a series of bilateral meetings with senior officials from member states and institutions of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the sidelines of the OIC Women's Conference in Islamabad, her ministry said.
UPDF, Somali Army Joint Patrol Strengthens Security in Barawe, Says Col Musenene
- [Nile Post] The Commander of Battle Group 45 serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Justus Musenene, has said the joint security patrol conducted by the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Somali National Army (SNA) in the Barawe Sub-Sector demonstrates the strength of teamwork and the shared commitment to enhancing peace and stability in the area.
Somali Special Forces Kill Seven Al-Shabaab Fighters in Lower Shabelle Raid
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's elite Danab special forces killed seven Al-Shabaab fighters, including a local commander, during a planned overnight operation in the Lower Shabelle region, the government said on Sunday.
Kenya's Special Forces Say They Killed 11 Al-Shabaab Members
- [Shabelle] Mandera -- Kenya's Special Operations Group (SOG) has announced that it killed 11 suspected Al-Shabaab militants during an operation carried out near the Kenya-Somalia border.
Somalia, Pakistan Discuss Expanding Human Rights Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Islamabad -- Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held talks with Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in Islamabad on Sunday, as the two countries explored ways to strengthen cooperation on human rights and institutional development.
South West State Leader Launches Construction of Presidential Mosque in Baidoa
- [Shabelle] Baidoa -- South West State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe) on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a mosque to be built within the presidential palace compound in Baidoa, officials said.
Somalia, Türkiye Discuss Expanding Cooperation On Women and Social Services
- [Shabelle] Islamabad -- Somalia's Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held talks with Türkiye's Minister of Family and Social Services, Mahinur Özdemir GöktaÅŸ, on the sidelines of a meeting of women ministers from Islamic countries in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.
U.S. Embassy Condemns Anti-U.S. Acts, Praises Somalia's Response Over Flag Incident
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The United States Embassy in Mogadishu on Sunday said actions directed against the United States undermine the longstanding bilateral relationship between Washington and Somalia, while welcoming the Somali government's swift response to a video showing members of the country's security forces desecrating the US flag.
Somalia Moving Towards Industrial Development, PM Says
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of the headquarters of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, describing the project as part of the government's efforts to strengthen key state institutions and promote economic growth.
AUSSOM Commander Inspects Security At Jowhar Airport Amid Al-Shabaab Threat
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The commander of Sector 5 of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Brig. Gen. Michel Ndenzako, visited key facilities at Jowhar Airport on Friday to assess security conditions and strengthen measures to protect personnel and critical infrastructure, the mission said.
When Cash Failed, Connection Became Currency
- [Shabelle] In 1991, Somalia's central government collapsed. Public institutions weakened, national infrastructure was severely damaged, the formal banking system struggled, and confidence in national financial systems declined. For many Somalis, money became something physical, fragile, difficult to move, and sometimes difficult to trust.
Somalia's President Inaugurates Upgraded Presidential Guard Headquarters
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 9 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday inaugurated a newly rebuilt and modernized headquarters for the 77th Brigade of the Somali National Army, the unit responsible for protecting the presidency and senior state officials.
Somali Defence Minister Visits Military Training School, Urges Troops to Prepare for Anti-Militant Operations
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi visited the Qorilow military training school in the Middle Shabelle region, urging troops to strengthen their readiness for operations against Islamist militants, the government said.
Somalia Approves Maritime Cooperation Deal With Egypt
- [Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 9 -- Somalia's cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding on maritime cooperation with Egypt aimed at strengthening collaboration in ports and maritime transport, the government said on Thursday.
