Somalia: Live Risk & Event Map

Recently reported events for Somalia, drawn from 100+ open sources and geocoded by GeoBit. For the interactive, continuously-updated picture, open the live map.

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Date	Type	Location	Reported event
2026-10-09	Strategic developments	Somalia	Jubaland forces seized Balad Hawo from federal troops during broader territorial conflict between Jubaland and Somalia's federal authorities · GEOBIT AI
2026-10-09	Battles	Somalia	Al-Shabaab captured Hees after brief heavy and light weapons battle with Somali National Army, severing a vital supply road to Beledweyne an · GEOBIT AI
2026-10-08	Strategic developments	Somalia	Forces loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Laftagareen captured Qansax Dheere, approximately 90 km west of Baidoa, without r · GEOBIT AI
2026-10-08	Battles	Somalia	Al-Shabaab fighters attempted to seize a herder's rifle; residents intervened, triggering hours of fighting that left at least 7 dead and 9 · GEOBIT AI
2026-10-01	Battles	Somalia	South West State authorities imposed a curfew after Maghrib prayers in response to renewed clashes involving Laftagareen-aligned forces, res · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-30	Violence against civilians	Somalia	UNICEF reported additional children killed and injured from ongoing effects of the September 28 clashes; healthcare access remained restrict · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-29	Armed robbery	Somalia	Puntland security forces rescued the hijacked petroleum tanker MT Honour 25; five crew members were killed by pirates before the rescue (thr · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-28	Battles	Somalia	Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on September 28 morning involving federal and Laftagareen-aligned forces; MSF confirmed 3 deaths including · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-25	Battles	Somalia	NISA conducted a planned counterterrorism operation with international partners targeting an al-Shabaab gathering site approximately 2 km fr · GEOBIT AI
2026-09-21	Arrests	Somalia	Puntland security forces intercepted and detained two convoys of Galmudug-bound federal recruits crossing into northern Galkayo, signaling c · GEOBIT AI

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