Somalia Security News
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.
Puntland criminalizes carrying weapons in Garowe
By Dalmar: Garowe, Puntland, Somalia – Yesterday, an important meeting was held by Puntland's Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and...
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Al-Shabaab attacked Ugandan base and DC’s office in Qoryoley
By Jama: Qoryoley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia – Last night, al-Shabaab carried out an assault on a military base and the...
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Concerns mount over ATMIS withdrawal as al-Shabaab attacks Giriley base
By Dalmar: Jubaland, Somalia – Mohamud Sayid Aden, the Deputy President of Jubaland, expressed his concerns in an interview with...
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At least 4 people killed in al-Shabaab mortar attack in Mogadishu
By Jama: Waberi, Mogadishu, Somalia – At approximately 5:30 am this morning, a series of mortar shells struck in close...
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Ensuring seamless transition: Kenyan military chief visits Jubaland
By Dalmar: Kismayo, Jubaland, Somalia – General Francis Ogolla, accompanied by Brigadier Luka Kutto, recently paid a visit to Kenya...
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Persistent attacks by al-Shabaab on ATMIS FOBs highlight security concerns
By Jama: Barawe, Lower Shabelle, Somalia – Al-Shabaab, an extremist group operating in Somalia, continues to pose a threat to...
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Somali Military Police vehicle targeted by IED in Mogadishu
By Dalmar: Yaqshid District, Mogadishu, Somalia – Yesterday at approximately 4:30 PM, the Somali Military Police vehicle was targeted in...
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Twelve ISS members, including foreign fighters, surrendered to Puntland security forces
By Dalmar: Balidhidhin, Puntland, Somalia – Twelve individuals associated with the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Somalia (ISS) group, including foreign...
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IED explosion in Ruun-Nirgood killed District Secretary and his driver
By Jama: Darul Nim'a, Ruun-Nirgood, Somalia – During their regular operations in the vicinity of Darul Nim'a, the District Secretary...
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ATMIS concludes first phase of troop withdrawal from Somalia
By Dalmar Mogadishu, Somalia — 1 July 2023 The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) announced on Thursday that...
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Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea Forge Strategic Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
The Presidents of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud; Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki; and Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, convened in Asmara for a...
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