New Port Deal Aims to Transform Barawa Into a Key Trade Hub While Raising Concerns Over Governance and Federal Oversight The $500 million deal between the...
High-ranking Al-Shabaab commander surrenders to Somali forces as defections rise under military pressure. Somalia’s relentless offensive against Al-Shabaab has pushed yet another senior commander to abandon...
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...
US Senator rejects UN funding for Somalia’s AU mission, urges EU to work with Trump for a sustainable solution. US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim...
Al-Shabab fighters fleeing a deadly battle in Hiran have regrouped near Mahaday district. Somali forces launch urgent operations to prevent further militant buildup. Al-Shabaab is on...
As President Ruto courts Somali votes ahead of 2027, fears rise over national security, Al-Shabaab threats, and the Kenyan passport’s credibility. Kenya’s President William Ruto is...
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...
Trump escalates US airstrikes in Somalia, vowing to crush ISIS-Somalia in Puntland’s mountains. With IS now a global threat, will relentless strikes follow? Donald Trump has...
UK MP Gavin Williamson accuses Somalia of aiding Al-Shabaab and Houthis, urges Trump to recognize Somaliland. The geopolitical storm surrounding Somalia just escalated as UK MP...
Tensions explode as Jubaland locks down borderlands, preparing for a decisive showdown with Mogadishu-backed forces and Al-Shabaab insurgents. Jubaland isn’t just securing its borders—it’s preparing for...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s interview with Lally Weymouth of The Washington Post was meant to bolster his country’s case for continued U.S. financial and military...
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...
A vital infrastructure project linking Ethiopia to Somalia’s ports offers Europe an opportunity to bolster security and trade in the Horn of Africa. The Horn of...
Kenya leads efforts to foster regional security and counter-terrorism collaboration in the Horn of Africa. President William Ruto has reiterated the importance of regional collaboration in...
Rival factions within the militant group reportedly clashed over extorted funds, exposing deepening fractures amid intensified Somali military pressure. A rare internal clash within the ranks...
ISS escalates operations with sophisticated attacks, underscoring Somalia’s fragile security environment and regional instability. The Islamic State Somalia Province (ISS) executed its most deadly and complex...
A critique of the Somali ambassador’s arguments against recognizing Somaliland’s independence, highlighting flawed premises and ineffective policies. Joshua Meservey challenges the Somali ambassador’s op-ed opposing US...
U.S. confirms airstrike that eliminated Mohamed Mire, al-Shabaab’s key figure in financing and orchestrating attacks in Kenya and Somalia. Mohamed Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman,...
Ethiopia and Somalia are navigating a critical juncture in their bilateral relationship, with the recent visit by Ethiopia’s Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa to Mogadishu signaling...
The influx of foreign fighters into Somalia has significantly bolstered the Islamic State’s presence in the region, amplifying concerns about the group’s growing influence and international...
Mohamed Mire, head of Al-Shabab’s regions department, killed in coordinated strike with Somali government. A U.S.-led drone strike in Somalia has eliminated Mohamed Mire, a senior...
The revelation that Somali Al-Shabaab operatives have infiltrated Yemen to support the Houthis represents a perilous new dimension in the region’s already volatile conflict. Intelligence reports...
The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on the renewal of sanctions against Al-Shabaab, Somalia’s most dangerous militant group. The proposed resolution, led by...
Strategic town’s fall deepens federal-regional tensions in Somalia Jubbaland forces delivered a significant blow to Somalia’s Federal Government by seizing the strategic border town of Raskambooni,...
With ATMIS transitioning out and AUSSOM stepping in, fears of an Al-Shabaab resurgence grow. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is set to conclude...
The escalating political crisis between Somalia’s federal government and Jubaland has entered a dangerous phase, with mutual arrest warrants intensifying hostilities. On Wednesday, Mogadishu’s Banadir Regional...
Kenyan security forces neutralized a suspected Al-Shabaab operative in Fafi, Garissa County, near the Somali border. The operation, led by the elite Special Operations Group (SOG),...
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that an American-operated MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone crashed on Tuesday in Somalia, clearing up earlier reports from local media...
Amun Abdullahi, a former journalist and human rights advocate, was tragically killed by masked gunmen in Somalia, marking a violent end to a life dedicated to...
Kenyan actress Wanjiku Mburu, widely known for her role as Mama Baha on Machachari, recently received an emotional and unexpected call from her brother, George Mburu,...
Somaliland’s Unstoppable Rise: A Beacon of Progress While Somalia Stumbles in Chaos. In an era where democracy is both revered and challenged, the contrast between Somaliland...
Islamic State presence in Somalia has doubled over the past year, raising concerns about increased foreign fighter involvement and regional destabilization. The number of Islamic State...
The Countdown to a Troop Withdrawal That Could Alter the Future of the Nation Somalia stands at a precipice, with tensions simmering and the clock ticking...
An Egyptian warship has quietly docked in Somalia, unloading a massive cache of weapons. Anti-aircraft guns, artillery, and high-tech military equipment were swiftly transferred to Somali...
Somali Government Urged to Act as Dangerous Militant Collaboration Emerges Across the Gulf of Aden The threat is real, and it’s growing. Somaliland’s Minister of Internal...
Somaliland’s Ascendance: A Stark Contrast to Somalia’s Descent into Chaos In the Horn of Africa, a tale of two destinies unfolds. On one hand, Somaliland boasts...
While Somaliland thrives independently, Somalia remains enmeshed in turmoil due to corruption, terrorism, and clan rivalries. The contrasting trajectories of these two regions expose the underlying...
Despite its Smaller Size, IS-Somalia’s Financial Power and Global Reach Make It a Major Player in Terrorism The Islamic State’s Somalia affiliate is making waves far...
How Egypt’s Expansionist Tactics and Al-Shabaab’s Terrorism Threaten Regional Stability—And Why Ethiopia and Somaliland Stand as Crucial Defenders The recent escalation of Egypt’s military presence in...
The Islamic State’s Growing Influence Challenges Regional Security and Economic Stability Northern Somalia, with its rugged terrain and strategic coastal positions, is witnessing a troubling resurgence...
As Ethiopia, Somaliland, and their adversaries inch toward war, the Red Sea unfolds its own environmental disaster, echoing the region’s escalating chaos. In the tumultuous landscape...
The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) on August 15, 2024, marking 18 years of international...
Two Somali Citizens in Tucson Admit to Plotting Support for ISIS, Await Sentencing Two Somali citizens residing in Tucson have admitted their involvement in a conspiracy...
PMPF and PISA’s Joint Operation Yields Explosives and Arrests in Ongoing Anti-Terrorism Effort The Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF), working closely with the Puntland Intelligence Security...
Horror at Liido Beach: Al-Shabaab’s Ruthless Attack Sparks Outrage Somaliland condemns a devastating Al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu’s Liido Beach, resulting in over 30 deaths and more...
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,...
Somalia’s Hidden Alliances and Western Double Standards: Exposing Secret Intelligence and Government Ties to Terrorism The explosive claims by Somalia’s former National Security Advisor suggesting Al-Shabab...
A family of five children, including a breastfeeding baby, dies in a mortar strike In the early hours of the morning, a resident of Balow village...
The rapid expansion of violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Africa is raising alarm among U.S. defense and military officials. The...
Troop Movement Highlights Ongoing Security Challenges and Regional Tensions In the past 48 hours, around four thousand Ethiopian soldiers have crossed into the Hiiran region of...
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