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Proxy Firestorm in the Horn. New Georgetown report warns: the Horn of Africa is on the brink of a regional war. Somalia’s Gamble in the Horn....
As Al-Shabaab steps up attacks, the UN seeks solutions to Somalia’s federal tensions and regional instability. The United Nations Security Council is preparing to confront the...
Sheegow Ahmed Ali’s death in custody ignites controversy amid denials of foul play. The sudden death of Somali military officer Sheegow Ahmed Ali, who passed away...
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...
The African Union’s new peace mission in Somalia—AUSSOM—faces early collapse from financing woes, geopolitical rivalries, and internal Somali divisions. Without unified support, another war-torn era may...
As global tensions skyrocket, the Red Sea region edges perilously close to conflict, potentially dragging Somaliland into the eye of a geopolitical hurricane. The convergence of...
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has executed targeted strikes against ISIS positions in Somalia’s Puntland region, southeast of Bosaso. Conducted in coordination with Somalia’s government, this operation...
UN Takes Over: James Swan Becomes De Facto President as Somalia’s Government Collapses Amid Turkish Expansion. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has officially appointed James Swan—the...
Somaliland Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi sharply criticized Somalia’s government, dismissing their recent attempt to offer strategic assets they neither control nor govern as...
Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Dahir Aden, sharply criticized a recent move by Somalia’s government, labeling it a desperate and misguided attempt to offer the United States...
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...
Ugandan finance officer accuses SafeLane Global of racism, abandonment, and unlawful dismissal after surviving terror attack. A Ugandan finance officer abandoned in Somalia after surviving a...
Mahmud Ali Youssouf urges global commitment as African Union peacekeeping mission faces funding crisis in Somalia. The African Union’s newly appointed Chairperson, Mahmud Ali Youssouf, has...
Explosive testimony emerged from the Puntland Armed Forces Court on Monday, as one of 10 defendants on trial for alleged ties to terror groups Al-Shabaab and...
A Looming Catastrophe in the Red Sea and the Somaliland Government’s Silence As events unfold across the globe, the stage is being set for a turbulent...
Former transport minister highlights how standardized registration and license plate enforcement disrupted Al-Shabaab’s tactics. A marked decline in car bombings across Mogadishu is being attributed to...
Al-Shabaab militants intensified their operations in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia with a targeted attack on Somali military bases near Afgoye, specifically in the Sabiib...
Recent intelligence reports and expert analyses reveal a worrying trend: a growing cooperation between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Somalia’s Al-Shabaab militants. This alliance not only represents...
Somaliland faces a complex and precarious situation as it navigates potential involvement in resettling displaced Palestinians from Gaza—a proposal that could reshape its international relations and...
The Looming Shadow of Al-Shabaab: A Harbinger of Doom for Somalia’s Fragile Stability. Al-Shabaab militants targeted the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, highlighting not...
Western officials have reportedly urged Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to resign as Al-Shabaab militants advance toward Mogadishu. The proposed interim council seeks to open negotiations...
UK Secretary of State David Lammy commits to partnering with democratic Somaliland to counter rising Al-Shabaab activities, emphasizing mutual concerns and the need for collaborative efforts...
Turkey escalates its military support for Somalia with advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, aiming to turn the tide against Al-Shabaab. Turkey has stepped up its military aid...
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...
Exploring the Strategic, Economic, and Social Catalysts Behind the Persistent Militant Attacks in Kenya’s Coastal Gem. Lamu County has become a focal point for Al-Shabab’s operations...
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...
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...
From Al-Shabaab’s Rampage to UAE-Somalia Diplomatic Strides: Unpacking the Complexities Somalia remains a focal point of both conflict and strategic diplomatic engagements, as illustrated by recent...
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...
Former NISA Deputy Director Abdisalam Guled highlights Al-Shabaab’s evolving threat, urging immediate government action to curb the militant group’s influence. The recent warnings from Abdisalam Guled,...
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...
A silent yet explosive battle brews in Eastern Somaliland, where the discovery of oil has drawn a complex web of geopolitical tensions and ambitions. This is...
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...
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...