A photograph appeared on the Internet Israel has established an intelligence base in Somaliland in northern Somalia, according to the US-based Drop Site News, citing Somali officials, Somaliland administration officials and security sources familiar with the region. Read: Israel deployed special forces to Somaliland Northern Somalia state during Iran war: CNN report Read: Somalia corrupt

The Ugandan government has said its troops in Somalia will not interfere in Somalia’s internal affairs, insisting that their mandate is limited to security operations under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Read: The latest war between Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and opposition in Mogadishu Read: Clashes erupt in Somalia’s capital

File Photo/Somali Times Israel deployed special forces to Somaliland is Northern Somalia State during its war with Iran, according to a report published Friday by CNN, which included Somaliland among several locations in a secret network Israel has established in the region. The report, which CNN said cited four sources familiar with the matter, said

A calm situation is felt today in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, after two days of clashes and security tensions between the Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh forces and forces loyal to some of the opposition. Read: Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh kills demonstrators Read: Turkey approves $30 million in aid to support Hassan Sheikh and

By Associated Press Somalia’s opposition supporters and security forces clashed in the capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday for a second day ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration. No official casualty figures were immediately available from the clashes that prompted calls for restraint from the United Nations and the United States as the government and opposition traded

File Photo/Somali Times The EU has expressed its support for the continuation of political dialogue in Somalia, with EU Ambassador to Somalia Francesca Di Mauro saying that she met with former President Hassan Sheikh and Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni, and they remain ready for dialogue and an inclusive political solution. Read: Turkey approves $30

File Photo/Somali Times Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and his family kills demonstrators, more details are available on the ongoing opposition protests in Mogadishu, which has already caused deaths and injuries. Read: Turkey approves $30 million in aid to support Hassan Sheikh and his family Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for corruption Read:

File Photo/Somali Times The Turkish government has strongly denied allegations that it is the “new colonialist” of Somalia, insisting that its relations with Somalia are based on cooperation, mutual interest and friendly support. Read: Turkey approves $30 million in aid to support Hassan Sheikh and his family Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for

File Photo/Somali Times Turkey has approved a $30 million grant agreement for Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and his family allies of Turkey, marking a new round of budgetary support for Mogadishu as Ankara expands economic, defense and energy ties. Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for corruption Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate

File Photo Somali Times/ former Somalia spy chief Abdullahi Mohamed Ali The former head of the Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloshe, has warned that deep-seated distrust continues to undermine cooperation between the country’s intelligence agency and its international partners. Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for corruption Read: