AllAfrica News: Somalia

At Least 20 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Clashes With Local Militia in Central Somalia

[Radio Dalsan] MOGADISHU - At least 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed on Wednesday during fierce clashes with Ma'awisley clan militia in the El-Hareri area of Somalia's central Hiiraan region, local sources said.

Suspected Al-Shabaab Bomb-Makers Arrested After Accidental Blast in Mogadishu

[Radio Dalsan] Somali police arrested several suspected al-Shabaab militants on Thursday after an explosion in Mogadishu's Dayniile district exposed what authorities described as a bomb-making operation.

Somalia Specifically Targeted in New U.S. Travel Ban

[Shabelle] Washington -- The United States government on Wednesday announced a new travel ban that specifically includes Somali nationals, barring them from entering the country.

New Mogadishu Mayor Muungaab Takes Office, Outlines 9-Point Agenda

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab officially took office as the new governor of Banadir region and mayor of Mogadishu on Wednesday night during a handover ceremony held at the Mogadishu City Hall.

UPDF Soldiers Boost Aviation Security Capabilities in Somalia

[Nile Post] At least 15 members of the UPDF, deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), have successfully completed a level one Civil Aviation Security training in Mogadishu.

Helicopter Crashes in Al-Shabaab-Controlled Area in Central Somalia

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- A military helicopter crashed Wednesday in Maqdis, a village near Xawaadleey in Somalia's central Shabelle region, an area controlled by the militant group Al-Shabaab.

Premier Bank Launches Enhanced International Transfer Service 'Swift', Connecting Somalia to the World

[Radio Dalsan] Premier Bank is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced direct SWIFT payment platform, transforming international money transfers by enabling businesses and individuals in the country to send and receive funds globally -- faster, simpler, and more secure than ever before.

Al-Shabaab Claims It Shot Down Helicopter During AU Evacuation in Central Somalia

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Al-Shabaab militant group has claimed responsibility for shooting down a helicopter near its stronghold in the Middle Shabelle region, during an evacuation mission by Burundian troops under the African Union's AUSSOM mission, officials said Tuesday.

Puntland Forces Kill Over 35 ISIS Fighters in Major Offensive

[Shabelle] Bosaso, Somalia -- Puntland's elite security forces killed more than 35 ISIS militants, including several foreign fighters, during a major military operation in the mountainous rural areas between Miraale and Balade in Bari region on Tuesday, regional officials said.

Somalia's Stance On Peace Missions - Interference or Local Ownership?

[ISS] Threats to the independence of peace support missions call for clarity on their relationship with host countries.

Somalia Participates in Baku Energy Forum to Advance Sustainable Development Goals

[Shabelle] Baku, Azerbaijan -- A high-level Somali government delegation, led by Minister of Energy and Water Resources Abdullahi Bidhan, took part in the Baku Energy Forum on Tuesday, joining international stakeholders in discussions focused on the future of global energy.

Somalia Congratulates Bahrain On Election to UN Security Council

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Federal Republic of Somalia has extended its "sincere congratulations" to the Kingdom of Bahrain following its election to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2026-2027 term, the Somali government said Tuesday.

Turkey Supplies Attack Helicopters to Somali Government Amid Al-Shabaab War

[Shabelle] Ankara, June 4 -- Turkey has boosted its defense support to Somalia by delivering three T-129 Atak attack helicopters, officials familiar with the matter told Radio Shabelle, following a phone call between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia Executes Four Somali Men Over Drug Charges

[Shabelle] Riyadh, June 4 -- Saudi Arabia executed four young Somali men convicted of smuggling hashish into the kingdom, the Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday, June 3.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, USAFRICOM conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 2, 2025.