Since then, U.S. Africa Command said it conducted several other airstrikes in coordination with the government of Somalia to target ISIS and al-Shabab militants, hitting the vicinity of Al-Kowsar, Ceel Baraf, Dadar and Bulo Burti.

The U.S. embassy in Somalia’s capital city of Mogadishu said that all movements of embassy personnel have been canceled until further notice in a statement released on Tuesday. “The U.S ...

Ethiopian warplanes launched precision airstrikes on Friday against Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur said, marking a fresh offensive in the battle against the Al-Qaeda-linked militants.

Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have cancelled flights to and from Mogadishu following a warning from the US of a “potential imminent attack” in Somalia.

The US embassy in Mogadishu said it was tracking “credible information” of potential imminent attacks on multiple locations.

The United Nations mission in Somalia joined the global community in marking International Women's Day on Saturday by calling on the authorities to take decisive steps to achieve gender equality

Shabaab, al Qaeda’s branch for East Africa, has mounted considerable attacks over the last few weeks in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle and Hiraan regions just north of Mogadishu. The group’s offensive is attempting to reverse much of the federal government's gains during the government's counter-Shabaab offensive between 2022 and 2023.

The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert for American citizens, reminding them of ongoing risks in the country despite the lifting of restrictions for official U.S. Embassy travelers at Aden Adde International Airport.

The European Union (EU) has announced substantial financial support for Somalia, amounting to over $10.7 million, following significant steps taken by Mogadishu to implement key economic and political reforms. The reforms are aimed at improving governance and securing the confidence of the global financial system.

The United States has been carrying out operations in Somalia since at least 2002 without a formal war declaration.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Ethiopia ...

The U.S. embassy in Somalia has warned Americans they are tracking “credible information” regarding potentially imminent terror attacks in Somalia.