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...
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...
Ethiopian Forces to Join African Peace Mission in Somalia; Will Somaliland Finally Have the Upper Hand? The recent military agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia on February...
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...