Mogadishu, 12 June 2025: The Government and People of Somalia extend their deepest condolences to the Government and the people of India following the tragic crash of Air India flight shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. We are profoundly saddened by this devastating incident and join in mourning the loss of lives. Our thoughts and prayers […]
Somalia’s Security Forces Make Major Gains Against Al-Shabaab: Minister Daud Aweys Jama Declares a Turning Point In a strong public statement from Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, H.E. Daud Aweys Jama, announced major military gains against the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, declaring that the group’s grip on the country is “breaking apart” under sustained […]
Mogadishu, June 08, 2025: The Danab Commandos of the Somali National Army have conducted a planned operation in the village of Gaalware, located 4 km east of Sabiid and Caanoole in the Lower Shabelle region. The operation resulted in the elimination of more than 25 al-Shabaab Khawarij militants, including three senior ringleaders. Additionally, the forces […]
Muqdisho, 08 Juun, 2025: Guutada Danab ee Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ayaa hawlgal ka fuliyay tuulada Gaalware oo 4 km dhanka bari kaga beegan deegaanka Sabiid iyo Caanoole ee gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose. Hawlgalkan ayaa lagu khaarijiyay in ka badan 25 ka tirsanaa Khawaarijta Al-Shabaab, oo ay ku jireen saddex horjoogayaal sare. Sidoo kale, ciidamada ayaa […]
Three senior ringleaders of the al-Shabaab Khawarij group have been eliminated in a planned joint operation conducted by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), the Somali National Army (SNA), and international partners. The operation took place on June 6, 2025, in the Ceelhareeri area of the Hiiraan region. The confirmed individuals killed in this […]
Mogadishu, June 06, 2025: In a meticulously planned joint operation, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), the Somali National Army (SNA), and international partners successfully targeted and eliminated over 40 al-Shabaab operatives in the Ceelhareeri area of Hiiraan region. The operation, executed with precision, focused on a location where al-Shabaab militants were concealed. In […]
Press STATEMENT Mogadishu, June 05, 2025 : In accordance with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s call for broad-based national consultations articulated in his Eid al-Fitr message on 30 March 2025, the President has embarked on a dialogue with a wide array of national leaders. This initiative seeks to attentively consider their concerns and perspectives on advancing […]
Mogadishu, June 1, 2025 : In partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia, United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has conducted two airstrikes targeting militants affiliated with ISIS-Somalia. The first strike was carried out on May 31, 2025, approximately 75 kilometers south of Bosaso, while the second took place on June 1, 2025, around 72 kilometers […]
Mogadishu, May 27, 2025: In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants approximately 40 miles northwest of Kismayo, Somalia. This operation is part of the ongoing joint efforts to eliminate the operational capacity of al-Shabaab extremists, who continue to pose a serious threat to Somali […]
Press Release Over 70 al-Shabaab Khawarij Militants Killed in heavy battles on the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle Border Mogadishu, May 18, 2025: The Somali National Army and local community defense forces in Hiiraan have successfully repelled an attack by terrorist militants on villages along the border between the Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle regions. Over the […]