1. Home
  2. Author Blogs

Author: MM Editor

MM Editor

NISA arrests suspect reportedly planning Mogadishu attack

Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced the arrest of a suspected Al-Shabaab member accused of planning an attack in the capital, Mogadishu. In a statement, NISA said its forces, working jointly with…

Southwest State Cabinet discusses Security and Humanitarian Situation

The leader of Somalia’s Southwest State, Adan Madobe, on Thursday chaired a regional cabinet meeting in Baidoa to discuss key security and humanitarian issues affecting the region. The meeting focused on supporting ongoing military operations…

Somalia reports progress in Offshore Oil Drilling

The Federal Government of Somalia has provided an update on the progress of offshore oil drilling, which began earlier along the country’s coastline. Abdulkadir Aden Mohamed, Director of the Somali Petroleum Authority, said rough sea…

Somali Federal Forces launch operations near Buurhakaba amid South West State tensions

Somali federal government forces are conducting military operations against Al-Shabaab in areas near Buurhakaba district in the Bay region, amid continuing security and political tensions in South West State. According to multiple sources who talked…

Somali Civil Society coalition backs President’s call for dialogue on Federal elections.

The Somali civil society coalition SONSA has welcomed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s invitation to political stakeholders to engage in dialogue over disagreements surrounding Somalia’s federal electoral process. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the coalition…

Somalia’s Lower House Speaker meets Civil Society representatives on National issues

Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nor, has held a consultative meeting with civil society representatives to discuss national affairs, parliamentary responsibilities and ways to strengthen public participation in governance. The meeting…

Somalia Auditor General reviews revenue management and audit compliance at Mogadishu Port

Somalia’s Auditor General, Ahmed Isse Guutaale, has held talks with Mogadishu Port officials and representatives of Albayrak-Somalia to review audit recommendations, revenue-sharing arrangements and compliance with government financial management regulations. The meeting brought together senior…

NCA and Mogadishu University launch 4th National Cyber Security Forum

The 4th National Cyber Security Forum officially launched today in Mogadishu, jointly organized by the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Mogadishu University. The two-day forum brings together government officials, representatives from telecommunications and technology companies,…

Somalia denies reports of Turkish Aircraft striking Army positions in Leego

Somalia’s Office of National Security has rejected reports claiming that Turkish F-16 fighter jets or armed drones struck Somali National Army (SNA) positions in Leego on October 26, describing the allegations as false and misleading.…

AFRICOM denies civilian harm allegations in Somalia Airstrikes

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has denied allegations that its airstrikes against Al-Shabaab in southern Somalia are intended to displace civilians or expose them to the risk of flooding linked to El Niño-related rains.…