Armed conflicts and attacks
Somali Civil War
Islamic State insurgency in Puntland
Puntland counter-terrorism operations
Puntland authorities confirm the killing of Ahmed Muse Said, a senior leader of the Islamic State in Somalia who led the recruitment of members from local clans, during a security operation in the Togga Miiraale area of the Bari Region, Puntland. (Garowe Online) (Hiiraan Online)
2025 Mogadishu military base bombing
Al-Shabaab claims at least six rounds of mortar fire caused damage to properties in the Aden Adde International Airport area of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, which includes the Halane base camp. The facility houses United Nations offices, African Union personnel, and diplomatic missions. (Garowe Online)
An Al-Shabaab mortar attack kills three Somali army personnel in Hiilweyne military barracks near Bal'ad in Middle Shabelle, Somalia. (Hiiraan Online)
Sudanese civil war
The Sudanese Armed Forces announces full control of Khartoum State following the withdrawal of the last remaining Rapid Support Forces units from the region. (AP)
Gaza war
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip
Israeli strikes kill at least 85 Palestinians in Gaza. (AP)
Mexican drug war
Seven people are killed, including minors, in a mass shooting by Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel gunmen in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico. (CBS News)
Arts and culture
International Booker Prize
Indian author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi win the 2025 International Booker Prize for Heart Lamp, a collection of short stories. (The Guardian)