Today’s Top News from Somalia — June 11, 2025

 

 

Today’s News — June 11, 2025

Written by: Maxamed Cawil Jaamac

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Politics & Security

• Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces political isolation amid ongoing disputes, with efforts underway to find a resolution.

• Al-Shabaab militants launched an attack on a key military base, causing casualties and injuries.

International Cooperation

• Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of UNOPS, plans a visit to Somalia to strengthen development projects.

Conflicts & Attacks

• A suicide bombing at the Daman military base in Mogadishu killed at least 21 people.

• An assassination attempt on the Somali president was thwarted; he survived the attack.