AllAfrica News: Somalia

Drought and Funding Gaps Deepen Somalias Malnutrition Crisis

[MSF] Somalia is facing a dire malnutrition crisis that has been worsened by prolonged droughts, ongoing conflict, economic instability, and a fragile healthcare system. The Baidoa and Mudug regions, where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) works, are examples of the crisis unfolding across the country, with thousands of children at immediate risk of severe malnutrition and its life-threatening consequences.

Why Is There Another Hunger Crisis in Somalia?

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Millions of people in Somalia are again going hungry but what is driving recurrent food insecurity in the Horn of Africa?

Türkiye Throws Somalia a Lifeline to Catch Illegal Fishers

[ISS] A long-term maritime agreement could boost Somalia's naval capacity to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Israel and Ethiopia Seek to Expand Their Bilateral Relations and War On Al-Shabaab

[Shabelle] Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timothewos, on Wednesday in Jerusalem, where they pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in areas of security and agriculture, among others.

Somalia's PM Chairs Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Security and Key Appointments

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, chaired a cabinet meeting where key issues concerning the country's security and ongoing operations against Al-Shabaab were discussed.

Defense Minister - Over 150 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Airstrikes in Southern Somalia

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, announced that more than 150 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in airstrikes carried out in southern Somalia over the past 48 hours.

Somali Govt Launches Successful Operation, Kills Senior Al-Shabaab Leaders and Several Militants

[Radio Dalsan] The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the successful execution of a targeted operation that led to the deaths of two senior leaders of the Al-Shabaab militant group, along with numerous other fighters. According to a statement from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), the operation was carried out in the Jambaluul area of the Lower Shabelle region, marking a significant blow to the extremist group.

Somali National Army Launches Successful Operation Against Al-Shabaab in Galgaduud Region

[Radio Dalsan] The Somali National Army's Gorgor Commando Brigade, specifically the 172nd Battalion of the 17th Division, carried out a planned military operation in the Geerille area of Galgaduud.

Puntland President Engages Bari Youth, Unveils 'Shuhaadada Stadium' in Honor of Fallen Soldiers

[Radio Dalsan] President Said Abdullahi Deni of Puntland held a significant meeting with the youth of Bari Region this evening. During the gathering, the youth expressed their unwavering support for the ongoing Operation Hillaac, aimed at eradicating terrorism in the region, and pledged continued backing to both the President and the Puntland Government.

Somali PM Visits Wounded Soldiers and Local Defenders Following Al-Shabaab Clashes

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, visited soldiers and local defenders who were injured during recent clashes with Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle region.

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Visits Injured Soldiers in Ongoing Fight Against Terrorists Groups

[Radio Dalsan] Pime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Wednesday evening visited the wounded members of the Somali National Army and local forces at the Somali National Army and Erdogan (formerly Digfeer) hospitals in Mogadishu.

Enhancing Regional Cooperation for Disaster Preparedness - a Productive Meeting On Early Warning Systems in Somalia

[Radio Dalsan] Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim Abdulle on Wednesday opened a pivotal three-day working meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration and coordination among agencies involved in Early Warning initiatives in Somalia and the East Africa Standby Force (EASF).

Ethiopia's Maritime Dilemma: Why MOU With Somaliland Risks Diplomatic Fallout, Undermines Regional Stability

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- This article serves as a rebuttal to the opinion piece written by Adam Daud Ahmed titled "Ethiopia's Maritime Gamble: Seize Opportunity with Somaliland's Offer or Yield to Somalia's Pressure?" which was published recently in Addis Standard. While the original article presents Ethiopia's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland as a strategic breakthrough, a careful examination of the geopolitical, legal, and economic realities suggests otherwise.

Sector 2 Commander Strengthens Aussom-KDF Partnership With Jubaland Youth & Sports Leaders

[Radio Dalsan] On Tuesday, Sector 2 Commander, Brigadier Rashid Seif, hosted a key meeting with the Jubaland Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports, Fatuma Ali Abdikarim, and the Director of the Ministry, Ahmed Abdullah, at the Dhobley Forward Operating Base (FOB).

Somali Forces Kill 50 Militants in Airstrikes After Ending Hotel Siege

[VOA] Washington -- Security forces in Somalia say they killed all six attackers who laid siege to a hotel in the central town of Beledweyne and later killed at least 50 al-Shabab militants in airstrikes.