ENGILSH NEWS

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran came into effect at 0400 GMT Tuesday following hours of intensified hostilities during which Iran launched six waves of missile attacks targeting Israeli territory.   The Israeli army confirmed that a total of 11 missiles were fired in six successive waves from Iran in the hours leading up to the ceasefire.   According to …

The Federal Government of Somalia has strongly condemned the recent attack by Iran on U.S. military bases located in Qatar.   This incident has raised significant concerns in the region, prompting the federal government of Somalia to take a clear stance in support of Qatar’s sovereignty.   In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Somalia expressed its …

A fresh dispute has erupted between Jubaland authorities and Somalia’s Federal Government after a passenger flight from Dhobley to Kismayo was reportedly forced to make a stopover in Mogadishu, prompting accusations of deliberate obstruction by federal authorities.   In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Jubaland officials condemned the incident, calling it “a calculated move to hinder internal travel and …

Somalia has officially been removed from the United Nations’ list of parties that recruit and use children in armed conflict. The delisting, announced by the UN on June 17, 2025, follows sustained efforts by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to reform its security institutions and protect children from recruitment into armed forces.   The Ministry of Defence confirmed the …

At least seven Ugandan soldiers serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been killed during a joint military operation to retake the town of Sabiid-Anole from Al-Shabaab militants, Uganda’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed.   The soldiers, part of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), were engaged in a high-risk, three-day operation in the …

U.S. forces struck Iran’s three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said late on Saturday, and he warned Tehran it would face more devastating attacks if it does not agree to peace.   After days of deliberation and long before his self-imposed two-week deadline, Trump’s decision to join Israel’s military campaign against its major rival Iran is a major escalation …

The Federal Government of Somalia has confirmed conducting targeted airstrikes on locations believed to be used by the Al-Shabaab militant group in the town of Aadan Yabaal, located in the Middle Shabelle region.   According to an official government statement, the strikes specifically hit sites in the Howlwadaag neighborhood of Aadan Yabaal, resulting in casualties and the destruction of key …

The African Union has made significant progress in operationalizing its new Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), with the deployment of additional forces and approval of its operational framework. The mission officially began in January 2025, taking over from ATMIS, and aims to support Somalia’s security forces, stabilize liberated areas, and counter al-Shabaab. Key troop and police contributors — …

The President of the federal government of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to hold discussions with opposition members in Mogadishu soon.   This meeting comes amid ongoing political tensions and concerns regarding the country’s electoral process.   In recent hours, opposition members have expressed their readiness for the upcoming talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud   The discussions are …

The federal government of Somalia announced that the National Consultation Council meeting, originally scheduled for June 22, has been postponed once more.   This meeting is expected to bring together federal leaders, regional states, and the Banadir region’s representatives.   “Considering the preparations for and the importance of the upcoming week of Independence celebrations, the National Consultation Council meeting, which …