AFREEQUE
Top stories
🇸🇴 SomaliaPolitics

Emirati drones strike Al-Shabaab in Somalia’s Puntland

By , based on Caasimada Online

Map: Somalia

United Arab Emirates drones bombed four Al-Shabaab fighters in the Al-Madow mountains in Puntland, leaving two wounded who were later killed by local special forces. The operation, launched from the military base in Boosaaso, could precede a new Puntland offensive, according to local officials cited by AFP.

Two fighters were wounded in the bombardment and then killed by Puntland special forces after they entered the site, according to AFP. Local officials said the drones had conducted reconnaissance flights on Monday and Tuesday following a mine attack on the Puntland security forces, from an Emirati military base at Boosaaso airport.

Share this article

Related stories

Ethiopia accused of fuelling south-west Somalia crisis

Reports accuse Ethiopia of facilitating Al-Shabaab’s advance in south-western Somalia by withdrawing its forces from positions seized in Bay region. Red Sea Axis, citing local sources, also refers to alleged Emirati funding and payments to military officials to abandon their bases.

🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabellemedia ·

Southwest Somalia calls for inquiry into Ethiopian withdrawals

Authorities in Somalia’s South West State are calling for an international investigation into the alleged withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from positions in the Bay and Bakool regions, where Al-Shabaab is said to have exploited the security vacuum. Local and regional sources also refer to payments linked to the United Arab Emirates to influence commanders, Shabelle Media reports.

🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Shabellemedia ·

Netanyahu presents Puntland and Somaliland as territories friendly to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a map classifying Puntland and Somaliland among the territories considered friendly to Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The depiction constitutes neither official recognition nor proof of a formal alliance, but reflects an analysis of regional realignments, according to Caasimada Online.

🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Caasimada Online ·

Five Israelis wounded by gunfire near Hebron

Five Israelis were wounded by gunfire near Hebron in the West Bank, two of them critically, according to Israeli emergency services. Israeli forces killed the two Palestinian assailants after an exchange of fire lasting more than 20 minutes, then sealed off several nearby towns, according to the Israeli military.

🌍 World · Source: Daily Post ·

🇸🇴 Latest from Somalia

Up to 3.5 million Somalis at risk from floodsUp to 3.5 million Somalis at risk from floodsUp to 3.5 million Somalis could be exposed to flooding during the Deyr rainy season, with 1 million at risk of being displaced again. The rains could worsen the food crisis after several health centres and aid programmes closed, according to CARE.All Somalia news →

Politics in East Africa

European Commission warns of worsening hunger in SudanEuropean Commission warns of worsening hunger in SudanThe European Commission warns of worsening hunger in Sudan as the conflict continues to deteriorate the humanitarian situation. It calls on donors and humanitarian partners to quickly strengthen relief operations and expand their reach, according to a statement reported by Bajnews.All Politics news →

The week in Africa

This week’s highlights

  1. Ebola outbreak from DRC spreads to four other African countries🇨🇩 DR Congo
  2. Russia and Ukraine exchange 270 prisoners each🌍 World
  3. Brent reaches $115 amid Middle East tensions🌍 World
  4. Washington seeks to change MINURSO mandate in the Sahara🇲🇦 Morocco
  5. Burkina Faso launches 2,800bn CFA franc electricity programme🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
All of this week’s highlights →

Africa in your inbox

Be the first to get our letter in English: the essentials from every region of the continent, free.

← Back to the news