The independent news Web site GaroweOnline.com is the online sister publication of Radio Garowe, a community radio station based in Garowe, the State capital of Puntland, a self-governing region in northern Somalia

Jan 28, 2025 · Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE Posted On 28-01-2025, 08:19AM BOSASO, Somalia - Security forces in Somalia's northeastern state of Puntland initiated a crackdown against undocumented foreigners, most of them who are believed to be fighting for the IS-Somalia faction, whose presence in the Bari region has stirred insecurity concerns.

The independent news Web site GaroweOnline.com is the online sister publication of Radio Garowe, a community radio station based in Garowe, the State capital of Puntland, a self-governing region in northern Somalia.

Mar 2, 2025 · Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE Posted On 03-02-2025, 10:58AM NAIROBI, Kenya - At least five National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) from Mandara County have been allegedly abducted by suspected Al-Shabaab militants, officials said, just days before President William Ruto visits the northeastern region.

Feb 24, 2025 · Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE Posted On 24-02-2025, 08:42AM BOSASO, Somalia - The Puntland Defense Forces discovered several fresh mass graves within the vicinity of Cal-Miskaad mountains, the counterterrorism center reported, highlighting the possibility of severe losses on the ISIS militants within the state.

Dec 26, 2024 · Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE Posted On 26-12-2024, 12:15PM MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group in Somalia, has confirmed the death of Mohamed Mire, a key figure who was designated a terrorist leader by the United States in 2022.

Feb 23, 2025 · Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE Posted On 23-02-2025, 07:39PM MOGADISHU, Somalia - Defense chiefs from Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed on the deployment of Ethiopian forces in the African Union’s new AUSSOM mission and pledged to draft a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) to govern bilateral troops in Somalia, a joint statement …

Mar 6, 2025 · Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE Posted On 06-03-2025, 10:57PM MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States army may not pull out from Puntland state any soon since it's keen to double efforts in the fight against ISIS militants, a senior Pentagon official told VOA, amid concerns over possible retreat in coming days.

Nov 25, 2024 · KISMAYO, Somalia - Outspoken Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe secured his 3rd term on Monday amid fierce resistance from Mogadishu, which is fighting for the implementation of a universal suffrage model of elections, an idea opposed by both Kismayo and Garowe.

Feb 17, 2025 · Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE Posted On 17-02-2025, 09:39AM BOSASO, Somalia - The United States and the US Africa Command have heightened airstrikes in the Cal-Miskaad mountains, the officially designated hideouts of the ISIS militants, significantly assisting local forces to make progress in the fight against the group.