Puntland Darawish forces attacked the central base in Garowe after police detained two suspects, leaving one soldier dead and several fighters wounded. Authorities say the city is now calm and investigations are underway.
Somali security forces have taken full control of Jilib Marka in Lower Shabelle after an intelligence-led operation against Al-Shabaab, boosting efforts to restore state authority in a key contested area.
Senior Somali opposition figures, including Puntland President Said Deni, have arrived in Kismayo for the Somali Future Council Conference, amid tight security and rising tensions over elections and transitional arrangements.
“This is not an ordinary conference,” said one attendee arriving from Mogadishu. “People are coming here because they feel the system is stuck—and this may be one of the last chances to reset it peacefully.”
Five people were killed in a series of attacks in Baladxaawo, Gedo Region, after armed assailants targeted residents overnight and early this morning. Local authorities say the killings appear linked to ongoing clan revenge disputes as security forces launch operations to track down the perpetrato
