Somalia’s cabinet has reappointed Mahad Mohamed Salad as head of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), replacing Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, who took over the post on April 9, 2024. Hamza Abdi Bare, the Prime Minister of Somalia, on Saturday, chaired an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers. According to state media, the reappointment came…
A suicide bomber targeted a military recruitment center in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, this morning. At least 11 people were killed and around 20 were injured after the suicide bomber detonated explosives. The attack occurred as dozens of youths lined up voluntarily to join the army in the Damaanyo barracks, southwest of Mogadishu. The military hospital…
President of Somalia has survived an assassination attempt. President Hassan Sheikh Mehmood was on his way to Mogadishu airport when he came under attack. On Tuesday morning, the President’s convoy came under attack when it departed Villa Somalia for Mogadishu airport. The convoy was hit by a huge explosion from a device planted in a…
Kenya has closed its border with Somalia after a security incident. Mandera- Bulo Hawo border crossing was closed on Sunday. The border crossing was reopened at the the start of this year after months of closure due to the killing of bus passengers and quarry workers last year. According to local sources, Kenyan Rapid Deployment…
All international flights have been suspended at Somalia’s Mogadishu airport. The flight operations have been suspended due to growing security concerns. Reportedly, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and other major airlines have stopped all flight operations at Aden Adde International Airport situated in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital city. Turkish and Qatari airlines have suspended their flights…
Ethiopian PM today visited Somalia amid mortar attacks and protest by Somali youths. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed landed at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu on Thursday evening. Flight operations were suspended at the airport. Only Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airline were allowed to operate. While the Prime Minister was still at the airport, 11…
Heavy fighting has been ongoing in Balcad Somalia since this morning. The town is located in middle Shabelle Somalia. It is situated around 40 km from Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital. Hundreds of Al Shabaab fighters stormed Balcad town in early morning on Thursday. Residents of the area heard sounds of gunshots and explosions. According to a…
Attacks have intensified on Ethiopians living in Puntland regional state of Somalia. The attacks began on January 26, 2025. The ongoing attacks are linked to suspicions about Ethiopians being involved in supporting ISIS extremists. Since earlier this month, Puntland regional forces have been conducting an operation in Al Miskat mountain range to eradicate ISIS fighters…
President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh is visiting Ethiopia today. Since January last year, Ethiopia and Somalia have been involved in a diplomatic row. The president’s visit is likely to lead to improvement in bilateral relations. Somalia expelled Ethiopian ambassador to Mogadishu and withdrew its ambassador to Addis Ababa at the start of last year. In…
Somalia today asked Ethiopia to withdraw its troops from certain towns. Delegations from the two countries met in Mogadishu on Thursday. A senior Ethiopian delegation led by Aisha Mohammed, the Defense Minister, and Misganu Arega, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Mogadishu today. Military and intelligence officials were also part of the delegation. Abdul…