Somalia

KAMPALA, Uganda Uganda People's Defense Forces group accused of killing civilians in Somalia has been arrested, President Yoweri Museveni confirms, which is an exciting event that can help families to claim justice. Two weeks ago, seven people, including two truck drivers, were blown up by AMISOM soldiers, allegedly on a revenge mission, shortly after they were ambushed by al-Shabaab militants. It is not known why the army is opposing the civilian population. The victims were innocent civilians, with AMISOM initially…

KAMPALA, Uganda - One of the soldiers of the Ugandan People's Defense Forces behind the imminent collapse of AlShabaab in Mogadishu died in Uganda, the African Union Mission in Somalia acknowledged when itpaid tribute to the result of his service. Major General Paul Lokech died in Kampala on Saturday after battling the disease for several months. In a statement, the AMISOM team responsible for peace and stability in Somalia praised the officer for his "lasting legacy". during his stay in Somalia, where he effectively…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Mission in Somalia reaffirmed the need for immediate action following the seven deaths in Galweyn, Lower Shabelle, when the Ugandan army was accused of killing civilians. Last week, AMISOM announced that the Uganda People's Defense Forces were targeting al-Shabaab fighters, who had ambushed them during routine operations in the area. However, a number of witnesses and government officials dispute this claim. But in a statement released on Saturday, AMISOM said a preliminary…

KHARTOUM - Sudan on Friday pledged to support efforts to bring peace and stability to Somalia with the cooperation of all Somali parties and regional and international partners. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Sudanese Foreign Ministry said. The Ministry highlighted the important role of AMISOM in advancing the peace efforts in Somalia since its deployment. implement the national security strategy, provide training and enhance Somalia's security capabilities to actively contribute to long-term security…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Ethiopian National Defense Forces allegedly attacked the Tigray Defense Forces , in what could further escalate tensions in the Tigray region, and possibly derail efforts to restore order in Ethiopia. Over the past nine months, ENDF and TDF have fought for control of Tigray, resulting in mass killings, population displacement, rape and torture. The two sides accused each other of atrocities in the Tigray region. State media report that the TDF under the military command of General Tsadkan Gebretensay…

2020 started with AS's defensive and ended with the recovery of the Group's activities, especially in urban areas; Attacks on its main gates to the capital halted its operations in Mogadishu in the first and second quarters and saw a marked decline. in the capital until the third quarter, in the last quarter of the year, after adapting to the situation, it intensified its attacks and positioned itself better at the end of the year. The most active anti-AS force while AMISOM was the least active attacker despite being…

UN warns of serious humanitarian crisis in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United Nations has warned of the serious humanitarian crisis in Somalia, a country grappling with a multitude of conflicts, the main ones being flooding, inter-clan conflict, political disputes and the threat of Al-Shabaab. For nearly three decades, Somalia has struggled to build an economy that improves people's lives,…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, who is also the coordinator of government functions, skipped dinner for outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Thursday evening tomark the 10th anniversary of Somali-Turkish cooperation. It was activated in 2011 when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan first visited Somalia as PrimeMinister. Since then, Ankara and Mogadishu have beencelebrating the day to strengthen their relationship. Relations with Farmaajo While the country prepares to hold general…

US military releases report on civilian casualties in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - The US Africa Command on Friday released a report on civilian casualties in Somalia, which assesses the operations of troops who have assisted local forces, including through aerial surveillance in the fight against Al-Shabaab. The civilian casualty assessment was introduced in 2020 following complaints of deaths…

EDITORIAL One of the hottest stories in Somalia this week is the state of relations between Somalia and Turkey. Ankara has scored many points from politicians and government officials by helping to alleviate Somalia's day-to-day problems. From humanitarian aid to grants to security support, little has been found in Turkey in Somalia that did not go as planned. The story began in August 2011. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, then Prime Minister of Turkey, arrived in Mogadishu as Somalia was battling one of the worst droughts in…