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Navigate the complex landscape of Somalia security & conflicts with The Somali Digest's Somalia Security and Conflict News section. Our expert coverage brings you the latest updates, analyses, and reports on security challenges, conflict dynamics, and peace efforts in Somalia. Stay informed and understand the nuances of Somalia's security and conflict issues with our dedicated news coverage.

Features

Somali President appointed Ali Jeyte to coordinate Ma’awisley

October 30, 2023

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appointed Ali Jeyte Osman to lead the coordination of local fighters against al-Shabaab. While currently...

Features

President Deni passed army command baton to General Hashi

by Dalmar

October 30, 2023

The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, attended a ceremony where he passed the baton of the Puntland derwish army...

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SSC-Khaatumo released six POWs from the Awdal region

by Dalmar

October 28, 2023

SSC-Khaatumo released six prisoners of war (POWs) from the Awdal region on humanitarian grounds. Ugas Abdirashid Ugas Roble, the Chief...

ANALYSES

ANALYSIS: Lifting arms embargo – implications for clan militias

by Phillip

October 26, 2023

The Somali Digest presents an analysis of the implications that a potential lifting of the arms embargo would have for...

ANALYSES

Somali Arms Embargo to be Lifted

by Kheyr

October 25, 2023

Mogadishu, SOMALIA - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is reportedly considering a significant policy shift concerning Somalia. Multiple highly...

Features

Security forces clash in Mogadishu leaves NISA agents dead

by Jama

October 25, 2023

Security forces clash in Mogadishu leaves four National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) agents dead. The confrontation involving government forces...

ANALYSES

ANALYSIS: The risks of Colonel Arre’s return to Somaliland

by Phillip

October 23, 2023

The Somali Digest brings a unique analysis of the risks associated with Colonel Said Awil Jama Arre's recent return to...

Features

Former President condemns renewed clan conflict in Adale

by Dalmar

October 23, 2023

Former President of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, strongly condemns the renewed clan conflict in parts of the Middle Shabelle...

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Clashes escalate in Adale, raising concerns of impending clan war

by Dalmar

October 22, 2023

Clashes escalate in the Adale district, raising concerns of impending clan war. The most recent round of fighting has exacerbated...

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Massive al-Shabaab attack targeted military base in Elasha Biyaha

by Jama

October 21, 2023

The extremist group al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a massive suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) attack that targeted a...