2008 timeline of the War in Somalia

This sets forth a timeline of the War in Somalia during 2008.


 * 5 February
 * Bosaso bombings. 25 Ethiopian civilians killed


 * 2 March
 * Missile attack on Dobley. 6 Somali civilians killed


 * 19–20 April
 * Battle of Mogadishu. 11 Ethiopian soldiers, 7 Somali soldiers, 10 insurgents, and 98 civilians killed
 * Hidaya Mosque massacre. 11 Somali civilians killed


 * 1 May
 * Dhusamareb airstrike. 2 Somali soldiers, 6 insurgents, 5 civilians killed


 * 1–26 July
 * Battle of Beledweyne. 50 Ethiopian soldiers, 39-75 insurgents, 22 civilians killed


 * 20–22 August
 * Battle of Kismayo. 89 people killed

Incumbents

 * President: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (until 29 December), Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe (starting 29 December)
 * Prime Minister: Nur Hassan Hussein