In a move aimed at strengthening the country’s corrections system, Somalia’s Council of Ministers has officially approved the appointment of Major General Mohamed Sheikh Hassan Hamud as the new commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, following a formal recommendation from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
Dr. Ali Said Fiqi claims rifles meant to fight al-Shabab are being handed to militias in Burhakaba, warning that the diversion of national security assets is "fueling tension" and putting innocent lives at risk.
Al shabaab has released a propaganda video claiming that one of the attackers in the October 5, 2025 assault on Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow facility was Abdiraxmaan Sheikh Ali, the son of the group’s own spokesperson, Ali Dheere. The video also identifies two foreign fighters involved in the operation, one from Tanzania and another from Ethiopia’s Oromo community. The attack itself was carried out using a vehicle marked with the NISA logo and attackers dressed in NISA uniforms, allowing them to bypass security checkpoints. Somali officials have yet to comment on the group’s latest claims.
ccording to a statement from the Coast Guard, the boats were operating without a license and were engaged in the theft of Djiboutian marine resources. The arrest operation took place earlier this week, though the exact location was not specified.
Somalia’s government has cancelled defense and security agreements with the UAE, saying parts of the deals undermined sovereignty and stability, while stressing that broader diplomatic relations remain intact.
Pakistan and Somalia agreed in Islamabad to deepen cooperation on internal security, counterterrorism training, border control and disaster management, while easing Pakistani visas for Somali patients and students.
Somalia’s parliament has ratified IGAD’s updated regional treaty, activating a stronger mandate for the bloc to deepen security, climate and economic cooperation across the Horn of Africa.
