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Somali Government denies Airstrike on Former Custodial Corps commander’s Home.

The Federal Government of Somalia has denied reports that an airstrike targeted the home of former Somali Custodial Corps commander General Mahad Abdirahman Aden, who was injured in an explosion at the residence in Doolow…

Federal and South West Forces set up new bases in the outskirts Baidoa

Somalia’s Federal Government forces and South West State Darwish forces have established new military bases on the outskirts of Baidoa to strengthen security and prevent an increase in attacks targeting the city. Sources in Baidoa…

BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence

The growing El Niño weather phenomenon to Australia’s east is already breaking heat records, with forecasts showing it may easily surpass previous events, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. Separate research suggests climate change has…

U.S., Turkey Increase Airstrikes in Support of Somali Forces

The United States and Turkey have increased airstrikes in support of Somali security forces since March 2026, as military operations against Al-Shabaab and ISIS continue across several regions of Somalia. Available information indicates that numerous…

Former Somali Prisons Force commander Brigadier General Mahad Abdirahman alias Taliye Shub reportedly injured in Airstrike

Former Somali Prisons Force commander Brigadier General Mahad Abdirahman alias Taliye ( “Shub”) is reportedly receiving medical treatment after sustaining injuries in an airstrike that reportedly targeted his residence last night in the Doolow district…

Cirro leaves for first U.S. visit as Somaliland President

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) and a delegation he is leading departed for the United States today after reportedly receiving official invitation from Washington. According to the Somaliland Presidency, President Cirro will also make…

More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands

More than 80 people, including a baby, are feared to have died in a boat which was adrift in the Atlantic Ocean for 27 days Spanish Maritime Rescue teams located the vessel some 65 nautical…

Latest situation in Baidoa as rival Forces clash in South West State Capital

The South West State administration said Thursday that it remains in full control of security in Baidoa, the capital of Bay region, following clashes between rival forces inside the city. According to media affiliated with…

Somalia, China discuss ongoing fight against Al-Shabaab

Somalia and China have discussed the ongoing fight against Al-Shabaab and ways to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held a special meeting with the Chinese Ambassador…

Kenya’s President Ruto orders crackdown on Foreigners running Small Businesses

President William Ruto has ordered a government crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya, directing authorities to begin closing down foreign-owned hawking businesses and small retail shops from Monday, September 7. Ruto issued the…