Somali Forces Retake Island Overrun by Al-Shabaab Militants
Regional forces in Somalia said they had taken back control of a strategic island on Thursday, a day after it was overrun by heavily armed Al-Shabab militants.
Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Strategic Somali Island
Heavily armed Al-Shabaab militants attacked a strategic island in southern Somalia on Wednesday, clashing with state paramilitary forces stationed in the semi-autonomous Jubaland region, officials and the Islamist group said.
Pirate Attack off Somali Coast Fuels Fears of Comeback
Attackers boarded a ship off the coast of Somalia, a British maritime security agency warned, after two recent incidents raised fears of a resurgence in piracy.
Seven Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Mogadishu Suicide Attack: Govt
Seven Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a suicide attack carried out by the Islamist group in the heart of Mogadishu late on Saturday afternoon, the Somali government said.
Somalia-Jubaland Power Struggle Benefits Al-Shabaab Militants
Recent clashes in Somalia's semi-autonomous Jubaland region are alarming experts, exposing cracks in the country's federal system and creating an opening for extremist militant group Al-Shabaab to gain ground.
Somali Army, Peacekeepers Recapture Key Town From Insurgents
The Somali army and international peacekeepers have "fully secured" a strategic town from Islamist militants after over a week of fighting.
Somalia’s Puntland Releases Arms Cargo Ship to Turkey
The Somali state of Puntland said it was "handing over responsibility" to Turkey for a cargo ship carrying military equipment that it seized last month.
Peacekeepers and Al-Shabaab Clash Over Key Somali Town
International peacekeepers are battling radical Islamist fighters to retake a strategic Somali town, the African Union mission in the country said.
Key Somalia Town of Maxaas Falls to Al-Shabaab
Islamist militants took control of the strategic town of Maxaas in central Somalia on Sunday after heavy fighting with the army and local militias, military sources said.
Somalia Demands Release of Arms Cargo Ship Seized by Puntland
Somalia on Wednesday demanded the "immediate and unconditional" release of a cargo ship transporting military equipment that was seized by the semi-autonomous Puntland region, calling the move an "act of piracy."
Clashes Between Somali Army and Regional Forces Kill Five
At least five people were killed after fierce fighting broke out on Tuesday between the Somali army and forces loyal to the semi-autonomous southern Jubaland region, a security official said.
Clashes Between Rival Somali Militias Kill 8
Clashes between pro-government and separatist militias in a northeastern Somali region have killed at least eight people.
Al-Shabaab and Somali Army Clash Over Strategic Town
Fighting was ongoing between Somalia's army and the Al-Shabaab Islamist group over a strategic town in the country's central region.
Somalia Al-Shabaab Clash Kills Seven Uganda Soldiers: Army
At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in Somalia, as part of the ongoing fight against the Al-Shabaab militant group.
Turkey Supplies Combat, Utility Helicopters to Somalia
Somalia has accepted helicopters from Turkey as part of bilateral defense cooperation between the countries.
AU Somalia Mission Says Needs 8,000 More Peacekeepers
The African peacekeeping mission in Somalia requires an additional 8,000 troops, even as Burundi is expected to withdraw its contingent, a statement from military heads from troop-contributing countries said.
Al-Shabaab Advance in Key Central Somali Town: Sources
The Islamist group Al-Shabaab launched a major dawn raid on a central Somali government-controlled town and military hub on Wednesday, army officials said.
Spike in Wounded in Somalia as Fighting Intensifies: ICRC
Hospitals in parts of Somalia are struggling with rising numbers of wounded after a sharp increase in fighting since the beginning of the year.
Al-Shabaab Launches Mortar Attacks Near Somalia’s Main Airport
Al-Shabaab militants fired multiple mortar rounds near Mogadishu’s airport on Sunday morning, disrupting international flights to Somalia.
US Carries Out Strike Against IS in Somalia
The US military carried out an air strike against Islamic State in the Puntland region of Somalia, killing several IS operatives, Africa Command said.
US Conducts Strikes Against IS in Somalia
The United States and Somalia have conducted air strikes targeting the Islamic State (IS) group in northern Somalia, the country's federal government and the US military said Wednesday.
Al-Shabaab Storms Somalia Hotel Killing Nine
Al-Shabaab fighters stormed a hotel in central Somalia hosting a meeting on countering the Islamist group in the region, killing nine civilians, security and police said.
Somali Govt Claims 70 Al-Shabaab Killed in Military Operation
More than 70 members of the Islamist armed group Al-Shabaab were killed during an army operation with local forces in Somalia, the information ministry said on Tuesday.
Scores of IS Fighters Killed in Northern Somalia: Security Forces
Security forces in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region said they had killed scores of fighters linked to the Islamic State group in heavy fighting in the mountains.
