Somalia and Egypt are set to conduct their first-ever joint military exercises this month, covering ground, air, and naval forces. The drills highlight their cooperation amid rising tensions with Ethiopia over Egypt's plans to join a new peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

UPDATE: A protest in Beled Hawo, Gedo region, has disrupted public movement as residents demand a rollback of a new tax increase. They vow to continue their demonstration until their concerns are addressed.

UPDATE: MP Abdirahman Mohamed is accused of detaining three traditional elders at CID HQ in Mogadishu for nearly a month. Local elders say he’s using his immunity to intimidate them and secure votes. They’ve urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to intervene and secure their release.

Ambassador Mohamed Abdullahi has visited Linx Aviation Pilot School in Belgrade, marking a significant step in advancing aviation training for Somali youth. The new partnership aims to open career opportunities and strengthen Somalia-Serbia relations. shabellemedia.com/somalia-and-se…

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell spoke with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, reaffirming EU support for Somalia’s security transition. They stressed the importance of avoiding regional tensions, combating terrorism, and maintaining Somalia’s unity and sovereignty. #Somalia

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has held talks with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Beijing, discussing regional issues and exploring ways to enhance collaboration between their nations to strengthen strategic bilateral relations.

Humanitarian Forum, led by Deputy PM Salah Jama, and SODMA Somalia leadership, Mohamud Moalim, addressed La Nina’s impact, aid diversion, and service delivery improvements. The forum was attended by UN agencies and all NGOs operating in Somalia. Here is the communiqué 👇

Ethiopia has reportedly deployed M20 SRMB missiles along its border with Somalia amid rising tensions over Somalia’s invitation to Egyptian military forces in Mogadishu and plans to replace Ethiopian troops with Egyptians in a new African Union mission.

Malaq Mukhtar denounces invasion claims from the Hawiye clan, saying Digil and Mirifle won't be overrun and demands an apology. This follows threats by Hawiye elders to target the homes of Lower House lawmakers from South West State for supporting Ethiopian troops in Somalia.

UPDATE: SODMA Somalia leadership, Mohamud Moalim, hosted a farewell meeting in Mogadishu for regional state humanitarian ministers, including SSC Khatumo. They discussed speeding up community work and praised SODMA Somalia's efforts and strong relationships.

BREAKING: At least four explosions, believed to be mortar rounds, have been heard in Mogadishu.

UPDATE: At least two people were wounded when mortar rounds targeting Halane camp missed and landed into residential areas in Wadajir district of Mogadishu, witnesses told Shabelle Media Network

Head of SODMA Somalia, Mohamud Moalim, thanked Deputy PM Salah Jama for his role in the Humanitarian Forum and for including regional ministers. The forum covered humanitarian issues and La Niña drought plans. Moalim urged prioritizing SoDMA in the National Transformation Plan.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says while Al Shabab has been defeated, Ethiopia now poses a new threat to Somalia. His remarks came at the China-Africa Forum in Beijing, amidst escalating tensions with Ethiopia over the recent arrival of Egyptian military aircrafts in Mogadishu.

UPDATE: SODMA Somalia leadership, Mohamud Moalim, met with Freddie Carver, Regional Director of Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS). They discussed collaboration to enhance programs and policies for durable solutions and recovery for displaced communities in Somalia.

UPDATE: Ahmed Miineey alleges MP Abdiraahman Moobileen detained three elders and pressured the Ministry of Interior to revoke their IDs after they refused to support him. Miineey condemns this as an abuse of power and a failure to serve his constituents.

Hirshabelle President Ali Gudlawe Hussein, Minister Ali Haji, Minister Farah, and SODMA Somalia's Mohamud Moalim have addressed the Jowhar market fire's damage, which destroyed 900 businesses and caused $2.5 million in losses. They pledged urgent aid to the 5,000 affected families.

MP Yusuf Gelle urges Hawiye clan elders to drop tribal labels and adopt "Somali elders." This comes as the elders reject an apology that was given to MPs from South West State, arguing their recent threats were justified due to the MPs' support for Ethiopian troops in Somalia.

Four men from Hargeisa and Bur'o are in a military court in Mogadishu, accused of being Al Shabab members. They allegedly received training to carry out attacks in the northern regions of Somalia.

BREAKING: At least six explosions reported in Mogadishu, believed to be mortar rounds. This follows a recent mortar attack near Halane camp, home to AU and foreign missions.