Wargeyska Media Network
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired a meeting with the leaders of South West, Hirshabelle, and Galmudug regional administrations, marking the beginning of efforts to unify the Somali people in the fight against the militant group Al-Shabaab. The meeting focused on updates regarding the country’s overall situation and ongoing operations. President Mohamud commended the regional…
Somali government forces, in coordination with local defense units, killed at least 20 Al-Shabaab militants, including a senior leader, during a planned operation in the Nur Gadow area of Middle Shabelle region on Friday. A statement issued by the Federal Government of Somalia confirmed the success of the joint offensive, though it did not identify…
At least three civilians were injured Saturday morning when several mortar shells struck residential and public areas in Mogadishu, including the National Theater and busy public squares, according to security officials and eyewitnesses. Four mortar rounds hit different locations across the Boondheere and Warta Nabadda districts, damaging property and injuring people in areas where civilians…
The African Union and the Somali federal government have authorized the deployment of 2,500 Ethiopian troops to join a new peacekeeping force in Somalia to bolster the fight against the militant group Al-Shabaab. The troops will serve under the African Union Support Mission in Somalia [AUSSOM], officially launched in January and will operate until the end of…
H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of the Federal Republic of Somalia held a phone conversation today with the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss enhancing the strong bilateral ties between their nations. The two leaders engaged in an in-depth discussion on ways to further strengthen the…
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has received a delegation from the Republic of Türkiye, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Prof. Burhanettin Duran at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, capital city of Somalia on 10 February 2025. They discussed heightening the strong and enduring ties between Somalia and Türkiye….
Reports confirmed that Somalia’s federal government security forces arrested an al-Shabab suspect in central Somali town of Harardhere in Galmudug regional state administration after he was caught carrying thermos flasks filled with explosive devices. The suspect, identified as Abukar Iley, was detained during a routine security inspection. Authorities say the explosive-filled flasks were intended for…
Suspected members of ISIS and Al Shabaab among those detained An international counter-terrorism operation in East Africa has led to the arrest of 37 suspects and the seizure of both small arms and heavy weapons. Those arrested include suspected members of ISIS, Al Shabaab and several foreign terrorist fighters. Arrests were made across eight East…
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, delivered a keynote speech at the Africa Energy Summit, outlining Somalia’s plans to enhance energy capacity and quality as a foundation for the country’s modernization and development. The President highlighted Somalia’s vast renewable energy potential, particularly solar and wind resources, which he described…
Reports confirmed that At least 13 Puntland soldiers were killed and more than seven others injured in a landmine explosion in the Habley locality of northeastern Somali region of Bari in the state administration today 21 January 2025. The explosion struck an army vehicle transporting Puntland forces engaged in a counter-terrorism operation against ISIS militants…