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The Somali government announced that an operation conducted along with the U.S. deep inside al-Shabaab territory resulted in the killing of 18 militants and the destruction of an explosives production and preparations factory. The statement issued in the early hours of Friday (Mogadishu time) said the operation was conducted tonight in Saakow town, Middle Jubba region.

Somalia: 29 al-Shabaab militants killed in airstrikes in Middle Shabelle

The U.S. military conducted new airstrike against al-Shabaab militants on Dec 14. The strike occurred approximately 50 km northeast of Kismayo

Somalia: Danab Commandos and Jubbaland Dervish forces killed a senior al-Shabaab commander in a planned night raid in Jamaame, Lower Jubba

U.S. Special Operations Forces Conduct Direct Raid in Ballade. Today, U.S. Africom Special Operations Forces carried out a direct operation in the HabarBajuuke cave in Ballade. AFRICOM supported by 10 helicopters launched an assault on a large cave located in the Ballade area

Somalia: SNA and Jubaland forces reported killing 56 Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Jubba and capturing 20 others in a raid in Jamaame

Al-Shabaab Militants Raid Ugandan Military Base in Janale, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

Al-Shabaab Militants Raided a Government Militia Military Base in Burhakaba, Bay, Somalia

The UAE reportedly conducted airstrikes against IS-Somal in the Baalade valley today, and yesterday's death toll among Puntland forces has risen to ~10 soldiers. At least five Puntland soldiers were killed in clashes with IS-Somal in the Baalade valley today, according to security sources

Violent protests broke out near Namanga, Kenya, as unrest from Tanzania's disputed election spread across the border

In Kenya, in the capital Nairobi, new protests broke out after the authorities of one of the districts destroyed traders' shops

The Somali government says seven al-Shabaab militants behind the attack on Godka Jilaow investigations complex have been neutralised. The government further reported new airstrikes in the past 24 hours - conducted against al-Shabaab in Jilib, Mubarak, Ugunji and Kunyo. All seven Al-Shabaab Kharijites behind the attack on the Godka Jilacow have been neutralized. The Ministry of Internal Security emphasized its commitment to fully enforcing laws to secure the capital and implementing stricter controls on military-painted vehicles

Al Shabab denies U.S. military claims of killing a militant weapon dealer in a drone strike in Badhan. They accuse the U.S. military of covering up the killing of local elder Omar Abdullahi Abdi Ibrahim, who was killed in an air raid the same day in Badhan, Sanaag region

AFRICOM statement: The US military confirms conducting airstrikes in the vicinity of Badhan, northeast Somalia, targeting an al-Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025. The airstrikes were conducted in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.

Українські військові захопили на Вовчанському напрямку військовослужбовця російської армії з громадянством Кенії

Malindi fisheries stakeholders held a peaceful demonstration at Shella fish landing site protesting against the proposed fisheries management and development bill terming it unconstitutional

Somalia: Airstrikes reportedly hit Al-Shabaab in Ugunji, Lower Shabelle, killing key members and causing heavy losses

Jubaland forces, with Ethiopian troops and local police, launched a joint security operation around Doolow to counter Al-Shabaab threats and secure main road networks

Al-Shabaab Militants Raid a Somali Military Checkpoint on the Outskirts of Bardera, Gedo, Somalia

Al-Shabaab Militants Raided a Somali Military Checkpoint near the Hagrdir Area, Garissa County, Kenya

Police at Olkalou Police Station, Nyandarua County, are investigating a shocking case where a 27-year-old man allegedly murdered his 29-year-old stepsister and 9-year-old stepbrother

Government investigating presence of Jubaland forces in Mandera. Governor Khalif confirms their presence, urges necessary action. Mandera East residents stage demos over the forces' presence

Al-Shabaab Militants Led an Armed Assault and Raided a Militia Outpost in Bargid, Bay, Somalia

Kenya: A Kenya Defence Forces Special Forces unit killed five al-Shabaab militants in Boni Forest, Lamu County

Somalia: It was reported that Africom-backed Danab forces carried out airstrikes and ground operations in Awdheegle, targeting farmland where Al-Shabaab militants were hiding

PS Fikirini Jacobs has faulted Kilifi residents for rejecting a proposed nuclear project that was to be set up in Matsongoni ward, but later relocated to Siaya County after continuous anti nuclear protests in Kilifi

The Congolese government protests Kenya's appointment of a consul for Goma, occupied by the M23 militia. Kinshasa once again denounces another implicit act of recognition by Nairobi toward the armed group.

Somali Ministry of Defense: The army takes control of the city of Bariire, killing 100 Al-Shabaab militants.

Six people killed in a light aircraft crash at Mwihoko estate in Ruiru, Kiambun. Doctors, nurses among victims of Ruiru plane crash, 2 survivors pulled from wreckage

Al Shabab claims attack on military base locations in Somalia areas of Afmadow and El Berde, Lower Juba and Bakool