Djibouti Police Seize Illegal Drugs and Contraband in Major Operation
Djibouti, Djibouti (Somalia News) The Djibouti Police conducted an operation in Hodan neighborhood, Balbala district, where they seized illegal goods that had been secretly brought into the country. As part…
Somali Government Confirms Casualties in Beledweyne Attack
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali government has confirmed that two clan elders were among those killed in an attack carried out Tuesday Morning by Al-Shabaab on Qaahira Hotel in Beledweyne,…
Electoral Commission Registers First Political Party in 49 Days
Mogadishu, Somalia – The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) officially issued a certificate of registration to the Somali Union Party today, making it the first political association to…
NISA Operation Kills 16 Alshabaab Members
By Sayyid Omar The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) forces conducted a well-planned and intense operation in the Basro area of the Lower Shabelle region, where 16 members of…
Somali Government Warns Ceel Bacad Residents Against Al-Shabaab Ties
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Cabdiqaadir Maxamed Nuur, has issued a strong warning against civilians who continue to engage with the Al-Shabaab, despite previous government warnings urging people…
Puntland Bans Khat Supply to Battlefronts
Soohoyde The Puntland Defense Forces have issued a strict directive banning the supply of khat to frontline positions where troops under Operation Hilaac are engaged in battle against ISIS militants.…
Why Minister Roobow Says Al-Shabaab Cannot Rule a Country
The Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, Mukhtaar Roobow, strongly dismissed rumors suggesting that Al-Shabaab could take over Mogadishu. Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, Roobow categorically denied reports claiming that Somalia’s capital was at risk of falling to Al-Shabaab, comparing the…
What did Cirro say about the Buqdharkeyn conflict?
Hargeisa, Somaliland – The President of Somaliland, Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdilaahi (Cirro), addressed the recent conflict in Buqdharkeyn, extending condolences to Somaliland forces who lost their lives in the clashes, which he described as an unjustified attack. Cirro made these…
Somalia Expresses Pessimism Over Somali Prisoners in Saudi Jails
Muqdisho, Soomaaliya : Somalia’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hassan Macallin Mohamud, has expressed concern over the fate of Somali prisoners detained in Saudi Arabia, some of whom face…
U.S. May Impose a New Travel Ban Affecting Somalia!
AshaElmi The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has warned that the Trump administration is close to announcing a new travel ban that could impact several Muslim-majority countries, including Somalia. On…