Ex-ISIS commander Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore’s mysterious death in Puntland custody raises questions ahead of major anti-ISIS operations.” Former senior ISIS figure Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore has died...
Somali journalist Mohamed Abukar Dabaashe becomes the first press fatality of 2025 in a deadly attack targeting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy in Mogadishu. In a...
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...
As the U.S. intensifies airstrikes targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab in Somalia, the broader implications signal a strategic shift in America’s global counterterrorism approach. February saw a...
In a landmark meeting, Israel and Ethiopia vow to combat Al-Shabaab and Houthi insurgencies, highlighting a significant escalation in their joint counterterrorism efforts. During a pivotal...
The activation of the ECOWAS regional standby force marks a significant step in West Africa’s fight against terrorism, especially given the challenges following the withdrawal of...
The expanding reach of the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) beyond its established bases in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali represents a significant escalation...
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...
The siege on the Cairo Hotel in Beledweyne by Al-Shabaab militants is a grim reminder of the ongoing security challenges in Somalia. The attack, which tragically...
Urgent Cooperation Needed as U.S. Warns of Al-Shabaab’s Ties with Yemen’s Houthis The recent statements by Ambassador John Kelley at the United Nations underscore a significant...
The Ethiopian government has significantly ramped up its military presence along the Somalia border, stationing a large number of Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) near the...
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...
Australian authorities have arrested a 16-year-old in western Australia after he threatened an attack on Al-Bayt Al-Islaam Mosque in Sydney, reminiscent of the Christchurch massacre, intensifying...
Puntland security forces, during recent military operations in the Bari region, have allegedly uncovered disturbing evidence linking several businesses and hospitals in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to ISIS...
As the United Nations Security Council convenes to deliberate on the extension of sanctions against Al-Shabaab, the urgency of the matter has been underscored by a...
FBI agents arrested 22-year-old Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan in Minneapolis for his alleged efforts to join and support ISIS, marking a concerning instance of radicalization within the...
A deadly landmine explosion targeted a military convoy in southern Somalia, escalating the conflict with Al-Shabaab militants. In a tragic incident on Thursday, a landmine explosion...
Somaliland’s diaspora, particularly the influential Isaaq clan in Minnesota, is rallying behind Puntland in its fierce fight against ISIS in the Bari region, voicing anger at...
Somalia’s ISIS isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. They’re running black-market banks, funding jihadists from Türkiye to Mozambique, and even pulling foreign fighters into Africa. Is the U.S....
Telegram takes down ISIS’s Iclaam news website, a major propaganda outlet covering the war in Puntland. Meanwhile, ISIS shifts its messaging to Facebook. Telegram has taken...
New intelligence points to Somalia-based Abdul Qadir Mumin as ISIS’s global leader, marking a major shift in the terror group’s strategy. The hunt for ISIS’s global...
Jubbaland security forces raid Al-Shabaab stronghold, killing four militants and capturing a high-ranking judge in a strategic counterterrorism operation. Jubbaland security forces have scored a major...
Puntland troops push within 15km of ISIS’s last base in Somalia, vowing total eradication of the group. Puntland forces are tightening the noose around the last...
Islamic State-Khorasan’s growing influence in Afghanistan poses a major security risk to the region and beyond, warns UN Security Council. The UN Security Council has raised...
Puntland requests technical and logistical support to sustain military campaign against ISIS in the Al-Miskaat Mountains. Puntland’s war against ISIS is intensifying, and its leadership is...
Terrorist group ramps up drone attacks, targeting Puntland forces with night-vision capabilities. ISIS in Puntland has escalated its drone warfare, using sophisticated aerial weapons to strike...
Somalia’s Puntland forces intensify campaign, eliminating foreign ISIS fighters in targeted airstrikes. A new wave of airstrikes in Somalia’s Puntland has wiped out over 30 Daesh...
Heavy clashes erupt as Puntland forces push deep into ISIS-held territory, reclaiming key positions in Quraca. A fierce battle is raging in Togga Jaceel as Puntland...
Somali and allied forces escalate strikes against ISIS in Puntland, killing over 13 foreign fighters in a strategic blow to terrorism. Somalia’s Puntland region just delivered...
The Puntland clerics’ call for unity against ISIS in the Al-Miskaat Mountains reflects the growing urgency in countering the group’s presence in Somalia’s Bari region. While...
Somalia’s government launches a sweeping crackdown on businesses and individuals financing Al-Shabab, vowing legal action against those funding terror operations. Somalia’s government Saturday sent stern warnings...
Deadly Roadside Blasts Target Puntland Troops in Fierce Anti-ISIS Offensive The fight against ISIS in Puntland just took a deadly turn. A devastating roadside bombing in...
Security forces in Puntland have captured Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, the leader of the group’s assassination squad and a key operative in its extortion network. The arrest...
President Donald Trump announced precision airstrikes on ISIS strongholds in Somalia, claiming to have eliminated high-value targets hiding in the Galgala Mountains in Puntland. The Saturday...
The Hiran region has once again become a battleground as heavy fighting erupts between the Somali National Army (SNA), supported by local militia forces known as...
Authorities intensify measures against undocumented individuals to curb links to ISIS and bolster regional security. Puntland authorities have intensified efforts to curb security risks by launching...
Puntland forces face escalating drone threats as they intensify efforts to eliminate ISIS strongholds in the Bari region. Puntland forces in Somalia suffered a deadly drone...
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