Rising Al-Shabaab Attacks Challenge Mogadishu’s Security Apparatus, Exposing Critical Weaknesses. Mortar shells rained down on Mogadishu for the second consecutive day, underscoring Al-Shabaab’s renewed aggression and...
Ethiopia Deploys 2,500 Troops to Crush Al-Shabaab and Stabilize Somalia Under New AU Initiative. Ethiopia deploys thousands of troops under the African Union’s new peacekeeping force...
Somali Civil Aviation Authority suspends all Mogadishu-bound flights after UN plane crash at Aden Adde Airport; runway closed, global notification issued. A UN aircraft crash at...
Sonja Nientiet urges swift German government intervention, warning her health is critically deteriorating after seven years in captivity. In a new video released after seven agonizing...
Somalia brings home 145 citizens from Libyan detention centers. They survived torture, starvation & trafficking. Now, they are finally free. Somalia’s government has successfully repatriated 145...
Mogadishu on the Brink: Al-Shabaab’s Bold Strike Mirrors Taliban’s Ascendancy. Al-Shabaab’s audacious attack on the Somali President’s convoy highlights the looming threat of a takeover akin...
In a precision airstrike, Somali forces, backed by international partners, eliminate a key Al Shabaab leader and over fifty militants, marking a pivotal setback for the...
Starting March 31, 2025, international airlines must share passenger data with Somali authorities, a major move to bolster national security against terrorism and crime. The Federal...
The airstrikes conducted by Ethiopian military aircraft in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region reflect an ongoing commitment between Somalia and Ethiopia to counter Al-Shabaab’s influence in the...
The Strategic Exploitation of Khat: A Tool of Influence and Instability in Somalia. Khat, a leaf chewed for its stimulating effects, has transcended its role as...
Tensions Escalate as Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Advances Towards Mogadishu. Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have halted their operations to Mogadishu, reacting to alarming terror warnings from the...
Ten Airstrikes Target Terror in Somalia Amid Rising Insurgency. AFRICOM has indeed been active in Somalia in 2025, conducting ten airstrikes aimed at both ISIS and...
The United States has drastically reduced its financial support for Somalia, impacting the elite Danab special forces and various humanitarian and development initiatives previously funded through...
The hunger situation in Somalia is poised to worsen dramatically, with an additional one million people expected to reach crisis levels of food insecurity in the...
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has issued a dire warning about potential imminent Al-Shabaab attacks, particularly targeting Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport and other critical locations....
Mohamed Abdi Hassan, also known as Afweyne, has transitioned from a notorious piracy kingpin to a respected member of the Somali Parliament, securing the parliamentary seat...
Somalia’s corruption index drops again, reinforcing concerns over governance, security, and economic stability. Somalia has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, according...
EARF Enhances Rapid Deployment and Security Measures in Kismayo In a display of military precision and readiness, U.S. soldiers from the East Africa Response Force (EARF)...
The European Union introduces stricter Schengen visa regulations for Somalia to improve readmission cooperation. Changes include single-entry visas, higher fees, and longer processing times. In a...
Amid Explosions and Controversy, Somali Women Defy Odds in Groundbreaking Beauty Pageant On a night when most of Somalia tuned in to the Euro football final,...
President Museveni and President Ruto Warn of Increased Insecurity Amid Al-Shabaab Resurgence By Kasim Abdulkadir: Uganda and Kenya express concerns over the planned ATMIS troop withdrawal from...
Exclusive Insights into Somalia’s Strategic Shift and Its Global Implications By Kasim Abdulkadir: Explore the emerging Somalia-Russia alliance, the factors driving Somalia to sever Western ties, and...
Unveiling the Religious, Health, Economic, and Environmental Ravages of Khat Consumption in Somaliland By Kasim Abdulkadir: In the tranquil streets of Somaliland, an invisible enemy lurks, threatening...
EU NAVFOR ATALANTA Warns of Potential Surge in Attacks By Kasim Abdulkadir: The European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR ATALANTA) has issued a stark warning about the...
In a shocking revelation, Somalia has emerged as a hub for illicit financial activities, with millions of dollars being sent abroad by foreigners every month. This...
Islamist militant group al-Shabab is battling the UN-backed government in Somalia, and has carried out a string of attacks across the region. The group, which is...
This Thursday, the great and the good will descend on London to discuss Somalia, a country that has topped the Fragile States Index for eight of the past 10...