Somalia – Page 2 – The Defense Post

Aug- 2025 -

4 August

Security forces patrol outside a building which was attacked by suspected Al Shabaab militants in the Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Peacekeepers and Al-Shabaab Clash Over Key Somali Town

International peacekeepers are battling radical Islamist fighters to retake a strategic Somali town, the African Union mission in the country said.

Jul- 2025 -

28 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Key Somalia Town of Maxaas Falls to Al-Shabaab

Islamist militants took control of the strategic town of Maxaas in central Somalia on Sunday after heavy fighting with the army and local militias, military sources said.

24 July

Africa

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

Staff Writer With AFP

Somalia Demands Release of Arms Cargo Ship Seized by Puntland

Somalia on Wednesday demanded the "immediate and unconditional" release of a cargo ship transporting military equipment that was seized by the semi-autonomous Puntland region, calling the move an "act of piracy."

23 July

Africa

Security officers patrol near the destroyed Hayat Hotel after a deadly 30-hour siege by al-Shabab militants in Mogadishu

Staff Writer With AFP

Clashes Between Somali Army and Regional Forces Kill Five

At least five people were killed after fierce fighting broke out on Tuesday between the Somali army and forces loyal to the semi-autonomous southern Jubaland region, a security official said.

17 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Clashes Between Rival Somali Militias Kill 8

Clashes between pro-government and separatist militias in a northeastern Somali region have killed at least eight people.

8 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Shabaab and Somali Army Clash Over Strategic Town

Fighting was ongoing between Somalia's army and the Al-Shabaab Islamist group over a strategic town in the country's central region.

Jun- 2025 -

23 June

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Somalia Al-Shabaab Clash Kills Seven Uganda Soldiers: Army

At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in Somalia, as part of the ongoing fight against the Al-Shabaab militant group.

5 June

Africa

T129 ATAK Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Supplies Combat, Utility Helicopters to Somalia

Somalia has accepted helicopters from Turkey as part of bilateral defense cooperation between the countries.

Apr- 2025 -

26 April

Africa

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Staff Writer With AFP

AU Somalia Mission Says Needs 8,000 More Peacekeepers

The African peacekeeping mission in Somalia requires an additional 8,000 troops, even as Burundi is expected to withdraw its contingent, a statement from military heads from troop-contributing countries said.

17 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Shabaab Advance in Key Central Somali Town: Sources

The Islamist group Al-Shabaab launched a major dawn raid on a central Somali government-controlled town and military hub on Wednesday, army officials said.

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