Somalia

Oct- 2026 -

12 October

Air

PAC JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft, a fighter jet made in China and Pakistan. The Pakistani plane is painted with the country's flag as it belongs to Pakistan Air Force. The aircraft performed a flight demo, flying demonstration at the 53rd Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport in France on June 2019. The advanced and sophisticated fighter jet is developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) (Photo by Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto via AFP)

Somalia Nears JF-17 Jet Purchase From Pakistan

Somalia has reportedly reached an agreement with Pakistan to acquire JF-17 Thunder lightweight supersonic combat aircraft, though neither government has officially confirmed a final contract.

2 October

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Over 3,300 Civilian Casualties in US Airstrikes in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Somalia

US airstrikes and operations killed or wounded at least 3,336 civilians in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Somalia between 2007 and May 2025.

Aug- 2026 -

18 August

Africa

Somali National Army soldiers during training in Mogadishu

Rojoef Manuel

Somalia Rebuilds Army With 3,000 Recruits After Historic In-Country Military Training

The Somali National Army has graduated approximately 3,000 soldiers at the Xananbuure camp in Galgadud, marking the largest number of personnel trained in the country since the central government collapsed in 1991.

Feb- 2026 -

23 February

Africa

An independence monument, depicting a hand holding a map of the disputed region, in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Can Access Minerals, Military Bases in Somaliland, Minister Tells AFP

Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition.

10 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Somalia Signs Defense Agreement With Saudi Arabia

Somalia Monday signed a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, as the Horn of Africa becomes an arena for proxy wars between Gulf monarchies, with Abu Dhabi at loggerheads with Riyadh.

Jan- 2026 -

28 January

Africa

Al-Shabaab have been a source of instability in Somalia

Staff Writer With AFP

US Intensifies Strikes in Somalia Following Nigeria Bombardment

The US has picked up the pace of its air strikes against Al-Shabaab and Islamic State in Somalia this year, according to US Africa Command data.

23 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

22 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Nov- 2025 -

7 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Oct- 2025 -

5 October

Africa

A security officer gestures as he and colleagues patrol at the the site of explosions in Mogadishu

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

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