‘The heinous attack will not deter us and the Somali Security Forces from pursuing lasting peace and security in Somalia,’ AU envoy to Somalia says
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Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan outlined the country’s active role in resolving African conflicts, particularly the tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia.
Turkey aims to end African conflicts, FM says Read More »
Both hold ‘high-level discussion on strengthening the enduring Somalia-U.S. strategic partnership,’ says Somali presidency
CIA chief Burns meets Somali President Mohamud Read More »
The UN Security Council has voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, UNSOM, which will transition into UNTMIS.
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South Africa and Somalia have condemned the aggression and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid.
South Africa, Somalia denounce Israeli aggression on Iran Read More »
Somalia calls on international community to take serious steps to preserve security of region
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Turkey and Somalia have signed a deal to jointly explore for oil and gas onshore in Somalia, expanding their energy cooperation.
Turkish TPAO, Somalia ink deal for onshore oil and gas exploration Read More »
Vessel set sail for Somalia earlier this month to conduct seismic surveys for oil and natural gas in three areas where Türkiye has secured exploration licenses
Turkey’s Oruc Reis reaches Somalia for oil, gas exploration Read More »
Mali, Senegal, and Somalia condemned a “heinous” terrorist attack on a defense industry facility in Turkey’s capital on Wednesday. Mali’s transitional government president, Col. Assimi Goita, expressed “total solidarity” with Turkey, a key defense partner, and extended condolences to the victims’ families. The attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) resulted in at least five deaths and 22 injuries, according to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye labeled the attack “cowardly,” expressing compassion for the Turkish people and condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Somalia condemned the incident as a “heinous” act, noting it poses a threat to global peace. The Foreign Ministry commended the swift response of Turkish security forces and expressed confidence that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. Somalia reiterated its commitment to fighting terrorism alongside Turkey and the international community, calling for strengthened cooperation against such threats.
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The Somali Defense Ministry said on Monday that the army, backed by local and international partners, carried out military operations against the al-Shabaab militant group, killing over 95 terrorists. The Somali National Army (SNA) conducted operations in Middle Shabelle, Galgadud, and the north-central province of Mudug. First Lieutenant Sheikh Abukar Mohamed, the ministry’s spokesperson, said in a media briefing in Mogadishu on Monday evening that 45 terrorists were killed and three villages were liberated during the military operation in Middle Shabelle. In another operation in the Galgadud region of the central state of Galmudug, 50 more al-Shabaab terrorists were killed and five villages were taken back from the terrorist group. Earlier on Oct. 10, the Information Ministry announced that 59 al-Shabaab terrorists and four soldiers were killed during military operations in Somalia’s south and central provinces. Over 100 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed earlier this month, bringing the total number of militants killed to 254 in this month’s military operations. The Somali government has been fighting al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists since the Somali president declared “an all-out war” earlier in 2022, but both sides have a history of exaggerating casualty figures. Somalia has been plagued by insecurity for years, with the main threats emanating from al-Shabaab and the Daesh/ISIS terror groups. Since 2007, al-Shabaab has been fighting the Somali government and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) — a multidimensional mission authorized by the African Union and mandated by the UN Security Council.
95 al-Shabaab terrorists killed, 7 villages liberated in Somalia Read More »
