East-Africa
Somali Army Kills 130+ al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Juba Region
Somalia says its forces killed more than 130 al-Shabab fighters and repelled a major assault on the strategic coastal town…
region
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Forces Kill Two Suspects During Salal Region Security Raid
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 HARGEISA — North Western State of Somalia security forces killed two suspected gunmen and arrested several…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Police Arrest Suspects in Salal Region Double Homicide Case
North Western State of Somalia police arrest suspects in Salal double killing; manhunt underway Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 HARGEISA, North…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Police Arrest Suspects Over Double Homicide in Salal Region
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Police in North Western State of Somalia have arrested several suspects in connection…
World
Drone strikes knock out power in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian and Russian drone strikes battered energy infrastructure and residential areas on both sides of the front, leaving more than…
Somalia
Somali Army Repels al-Shabab Attack on Bases in Middle Shabelle
Somali forces repel al-Shabab attack in Middle Shabelle after pre-dawn blast, ministry says JOWHAR, Somalia — Somali government forces repelled…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federal Government Plans New Aligned Administration for Awdal Region
Somalia moves to form federal-aligned administration in Awdal, escalating rift with North Western State of Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s…
East-Africa
Somali, African Union and Ugandan forces kill over 30 al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle
Somali, AU and Ugandan troops kill 30-plus al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle operation MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed…
Somalia
Somalia’s intelligence agency kills senior al-Shabaab operative in Lower Shabelle
Somalia’s NISA says senior al-Shabaab landmine operative killed in Afgooye raid MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said…
East-Africa
Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition sparks uproar and threats in a volatile region
Israel’s formal recognition of North Western State of Somalia has thrust the breakaway territory into the international spotlight, jolting the…
Somalia
Somali and U.S. Forces Destroy al-Shabab Explosives Factory in Middle Juba
Somali, U.S. forces destroy al-Shabab explosives factory in Middle Juba, kill 18 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National Army forces, working…
