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Somali President arrives in Nairobi for key talks with Kenyan counterpart. However, Kenyan President William Ruto has recently been involved in diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa, which arose after Ethiopia's Prime Minister signed an MoU with Somaliland

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, including Aden Adde International Airport. All movements of U.S. Embassy personnel have been canceled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024,

Six Kenyans have been killed in Dhobley, Somalia by suspected Al Shabaab militants,  Liboi Deputy County Commissioner Ali Manduku has confirmed

Somali security shot and killed al-Shabaab attackers who stormed SYL hotel, according to state media

Al-Shabaab militants have attacked SYL hotel in Mogadishu, using an explosion followed by armed fighters, according to a security source.The same source says the explosion may been from Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED).SYL hotel was previously targeted by al-Shabaab multiple times. The hotel is frequented by ordinary citizens as well as politicians. Al-Shabaab claims its fighters attacked a hotel in central Mogadishu. The attack started with an explosion, al-Shabaab claimed in a message via Telegram

Al-Shabaab claims it attacked, at night, a SNA post in Afgooye, Lower Shabelle, which it set on fire after overrunning it

The US military has reported conducting a new “collective self-defense” airstrike against al-Shabaab on March 10, killing 3 militants. @USAfricaCommand said the airstrike occurred in a remote area in the vicinity of Ugunji approximately 71 km southwest of Mogadishu. The initial post-strike assessment is that no civilians were harmed, according to AFRICOM statement

Al-Shabaab claims it overran a SNA position in Tarajante, Beledweyne, Hiraan, capturing weapons, ammunition, & other equipment from Somali government forces

Suspected US drone strike hits Al-Shabab meeting in Kuntawarey district, Lower Shabelle region on Friday night. 7 militants, including senior leaders killed, per Somali military sources

Al Shabab militants have reportedly foiled an operation by Somali special forces backed by US troops in Mubarak area, some 7km away from Awdhegle town in Lower Shabelle region. At least one civilian woman was wounded as reported by Somalimemo, an al Shabab-mouth-piece

Al-Shabaab claims it carried out an attack on a Somali National Army (SNA) post on the outskirts of Afgooye in the Lower Shabelle region, killing several soldiers & capturing weapons, ammunition, equipment, ID cards, & documents

Al-Shabaab insurgents claimed an ambush of a Kenyan police Land Cruiser 4WD vehicle on the road between Nairobi & Mandera County:

The United Arab Emirates said four of its troops and a Bahraini officer were killed while training the Somali army, in an attack claimed by Islamist militant group al-Shabaab

US condemns AS attack on a military camp in the capital Mogadishu targeting Emirati military advisers that killed three members of the UAE armed forces and Bahraini officer.

Reuters: At least 10 people were killed as a result of an explosion in the Somali capital, Mogadishu

There have been reports of explosions in Mogadishu’s main Bakara market, causing casualties, Tuesday.There are conflicting reports on what caused the explosions with some witnesses suggesting explosive devices to be the cause, contradicting earlier reporting that hinted mortars to be the cause

US Department of State: .@SecBlinken spoke with former Kenyan President Kenyatta about the conflict in eastern DRC and the importance of providing a pathway to reconciliation with armed groups. The Nairobi process and the assistance of regional leaders are vital to resolving the conflict

Somalia’s National Intel Agency has announced shutting down 14 militant affiliated websites.The agency @HSNQ_NISA said the effort took months and involved collecting data, investigation and identifying people behind the registration of the websites. This comes a day after NISA shut down nearly 20 alleged al-Shabaab Whatsapp groups

.@USAfricaCommand's Gen Michael Langley was in Somalia this week, meeting with Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mohamud & with LtGen Sam Okiding, force commander for the African Transition Mission, in Mogadishu

US airstrike in Somalia vs lShabbab this past Sunday (January 21) @USAfricaCommand says the strike -aprox. 35 km NE of Kismayo- was carried out the strike on the alQaida affiliate at the request of the Somali government Initial assessment is 3 Shabbab fighters killed

US forces killed three al Shabaab militants in a “self-defense” airstrike on Jan. 21 in Somalia, per @USAfricaCommand. Strike was at the request of the Somali government

At least three people were killed when a lone suicide bomber blew himself up at a cafe shop near the municipal government HQs in Mogadishu. No group says it has carried out Tuesday's explosion, but such attacks are often claimed by Al Shabab

A UN helicopter carrying military supplies has reportedly landed in an al Shabab-controlled area after taking off from Baladweyne town. Initial reports say Al Shabab group has seized the helicopter and four crew members onboard

Reuters, from Ambrei Maritime Security Company: Armed men board a cargo ship as it sails southeast of Eil, Somalia.

Today, 20 December 2023, ATMIS, handed over Qorillow Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Hirshabelle State to @SNAForce (SNA)

Senior al-Shabaab commander involved in organising attacks targeted by U.S. drone - Somali government says. The targeted militant has not been identified but @SONNALIVE reported the operation took place in the Middle Jubba region, Sunday

Ethiopian troops have fired four mortar rounds in eastern Bardale town, with reports indicating that the shelling was targeting Al Shabab-held areas. The bombardment sent a wave of shock among locals

According to State media, the govt troops “neutralised” a lone suicide bomber who tried to enter the base. Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for the attack. The group also claimed the explosion killed seven soldiers and injured 26: Suspected suicide bombing reported outside the 77 military barracks on Mogadishu’s Industrial Road, early Monday - reports

Russian Aviation Agency: Protesters removed from Dagestan Airport and a decision to close it until November 6

President Erdoğan met with Somali President Mahmud. In the closed-door meeting, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır and the Somali delegation were also present.