Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a military cooperation agreement weeks after Israel's recognition of an independent Somaliland. His statement came after meeting defense officials from Somalia, ...

Memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral defense and military cooperation, says Somali Defense Ministry - Anadolu ...

Somalia's government says U.S.-backed airstrikes and expanded ground operations have shifted momentum in its long-running war ...

In 2022, the government started arming clan militias to fight off Al-Shabaab, the local Al-Qaeda affiliate that has waged war ...

As part of its efforts to enhance "security and stability," Egypt is sending additional forces to Somalia. A report at ...

Al-Shabaab's so-called political headquarters, explosives manufacturing site also destroyed during operation in Middle Juba ...

January 15, 2026: The Somali military recently over a number of M48 and M60 tanks. The military took possession of the tanks at dockside. Turkey also has some of its Mi16 aircraft stationed in Somalia ...

Türkiye has strengthened its military deployment in Somalia, expanding air and ground units tasked with supporting the northeastern African country’s fight against terrorism, Turkish security ...

Somalia strengthens defense ties with Saudi Arabia following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. The pact highlights Mogadishu’s push to protect sovereignty amid regional tensions.

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Military operations cannot effectively end the Al-Shabaab menace in Somalia, a top European Union envoy has said, in the middle of sustained aggression against the militants, who ...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sharply criticized Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it an unlawful ...

The MOU comes as Somalia seeks regional support against Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.