Somalia
Somalia: Federal Government Denies Plans to Create New Jubaland in Gedo Region
A senior Somali federal official has denied reports of plans to establish a new regional administration in the southern Gedo region under the name “New Jubaland,” amid rising political speculation and public concern.
Somalia
AU and EU Meet in Mogadishu to Strengthen Somalia Peace Efforts
In a pivotal step toward reinforcing peace and stability in Somalia, the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Ambassador Moukhtar Osman Kaire, convened a high-level meeting in Mogadishu with a senior delegation from the European Union (EU) led by EU Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro.
Somalia
Somalia: Clan Militia kills Al-Shabaab Commander linked to 2023 Civilian Massacre
A senior Al-Shabaab commander killed in a recent U.S.-backed raid was behind a 2023 massacre of over 20 civilians on a Somali highway, a leader of the pro-government Macawisley militia said Monday, calling the death a major victory for local communities.
Somalia
Somali MPs Approve New Rights Commission Despite Criticism
The Somali Parliament’s Lower House on Saturday approved the establishment of a new government-run Human Rights Commission, presented by the Minister of Family Affairs, Khadiija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, amid loud commotion and heated disputes. The session was attended by only a small number of members of parliament.
Somalia
UAE Base in Somalia Used to Funnel Colombian Mercenaries to Sudan War, Probe Finds
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) military base in Somalia’s port city of Bosaso is being used as a transit hub for Colombian mercenaries bound for Sudan’s civil war, a joint investigation by The Guardian and Colombian outlet La Silla Vacía revealed on Saturday.
Somalia
Galmudug Police Arrest Suspects in Clan Killings
The Galmudug State Police Command has announced a renewed crackdown on those responsible for recent clan-related murders, including their accomplices, as part of broader efforts to end revenge killings and strengthen security across the region.
Somalia
Al-Shabaab Names Bomber Behind Mogadishu Prison Attack, Links Returnees from UK and Tanzania
Somalia’s militant group Al-Shabaab has released an audio message identifying the man who led last weekend’s deadly suicide bombing on the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) prison in Somali capital, Mogadishu.
Somalia
Somalia: Heavy Clashes Erupt on Mogadishu’s Southern Outskirts as Forces Repel al-Shabaab Attack
Heavy fighting broke out on Thursday morning on the southern outskirts of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, after al-Shabaab militants launched a surprise attack on government security forces stationed in the area.
Somalia
Somalia: Future Council Emerges in Political Transition
A new political front, the Somali Future Council, has been launched in Nairobi by regional leaders and opposition figures, aiming to provide a unified voice during Somalia’s complex political transition.
Somalia
Somalia: Puntland regional Court Sentences Man to 25 Years for Kidnapping and Rape
A court in Somalia’s Nugaal region on Wednesday sentenced Sharmaarke Hussein Yusuf to 25 years in prison for the kidnapping and rape of three women, including two minor sisters, in a case that has gripped the local community.
Somalia
Puntland Opposition Parties Condemn Deni Over “Illegal” Agreement with Somaliland
Puntland opposition parties have accused President Said Abdullahi Deni of signing what they call an illegal and unconstitutional agreement with Somaliland.