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81 Al-Shabaab militants killed in an operation in Jilib town

Minister of Information, Culture and Toursim of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Abdirahman Omar Osman Eng. Yarisow said that 81 terrorirst militant group of Al-Shabaab were on Saturday killed in an operation jointly carried out by forces from Somali and International Partners in Jilib district in Middle Jubba region, Abdirahman Omar Osman,the Minister told 

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Shuttering Social Media During Somaliland’s Elections

On November 13, the self-declared autonomous state of Somaliland will be holding presidential elections, the third since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991. The incumbent is stepping down and the elections are pitting the ruling party’s candidate against two opponents, in what commentators describe as a close race. Today, the national electoral commission announced at

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Amisom and Somali troops conduct military operation in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region

President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdulahi Farmajo has today on Tuesday met senior officials of the Somali National Army at the Ministry of Defense in Mogadishu and addressed the final preparation of military operation against the terrorist militant group of Al-Shabaab, Amisom troops have launched a massive operation to flush out Al-Shabaab

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Federal Government and Regional States agree somalis unity

The Consultative meeting in which officials of the Somali Federal Government of Somalia and Regional leaders had in Mogadishu concluded and agreed to all issues discussed during their session in the past nine days, The Leaders further discussed politics, security, Federal issues, election issues in 2020, reviewing provisional constitution, development projects and humanitarian aid. President

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Somali Security and Police chiefs sacked following deadliest attacks in Mogadishu

Mogadishu The Somali cabinet on Sunday sacked chief of Police, Abdihakim Dahir Sa’id and Security chief, Abdulahi Mohamed Ali Sanbalolshe following the latest two deadliest attacks in Mogadishu, Minister of Internal Security, Mohamed Abukar Islow said that twenty seven people were killed in the latest attack at Hotel Nasa-hablood two in Mogadishu, saying they arrested five suspects for

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Somalia congratulates Turkish Republic Day

The Government and People of the Federal Republic of Somalia have the great pleasure to extend their warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Governmentand People of Turkey as they celebrate The 94th Anniversary of Turkish Republic Day. The Republic of Turkey is a valuable ally, friend and supporter of Somalia with whom we seek

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Somalia Government Preparing for Large scale Offensive Against Al-Shabaab

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Landmine blast, gunfire near Afgoye town

Mogadishu Fighting between the African Union Peacekeeping Troops and Al-Shabaab militants happened after VBIED hit to AMISOM convoy near Afgoye town in lower Shabelle region on Wednesday morning, Residents say that there area civilian casualties around and on board when the incident happened there. AU Spokesperson, Col. Wilson Rono confirmed that the attack against their

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Somali President invites regional leaders to a conference

Mogadishu President of the Federal Republic of Government, H.E. Mohamed Abdulahi Farmajo on Sunday called for regional Leaders to attend a consultative meeting here on 28 October, 2017, The Conference will focus on several issues mainly the National Disaster of 14th terrorist attack in Mogadishu, enhancing cooperation between the Federal Government and regional states, Constitutional

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Somalia: Mogadishu Ends Search And Rescue Boosts Relief Efforts

The Somali government said search and rescue operations have ended, three days after a massive explosion killed hundreds of people at a busy intersection in Mogadishu. Official casualty figures stand at 281 dead and more than 300 wounded, but the death toll could still rise, Information Minister Abdurrahman Omar Osman said TuesdayThe number can increase

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