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...
New African Union Commission leader lauds Mogadishu ties, focuses on regional stability and counterterrorism cooperation. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s arrival in Mogadishu marks not only his first...
Controversial Operations: Examining the History and Challenges of AU Peacekeeping in Somalia Since its inception in 2007, the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia has undergone...
After nearly two decades, Burundi withdraws its troops from Somalia following disagreements over contributions to the new AUSSOM mission. Burundi has officially commenced the withdrawal of...
Somali military officials meet with Gen. Muhoozi to discuss Mogadishu security ahead of East African Defence Chiefs meeting. This week, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of...
Ahmed Madobe accuses Somalia’s federal government of hoarding resources, fueling tensions between Jubaland and Mogadishu. Somalia’s federal fractures have widened yet again as Jubaland’s President Ahmed...
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...
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...
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...
Somalia’s federal government has escalated its standoff with Jubaland by requesting an Interpol Red Notice for the arrest of Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known...
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...
The Somali federal government has deployed military forces to the Juba region following the contentious re-election of Ahmed Islam Mohamed, widely known as “Madobe,” as Jubaland’s...
Somalia’s federal government has established the Independent National Electoral and Boundary Commission, paving the way for the country’s first direct elections in more than 50 years....
The Somali government has deployed troops to Raskambooni in the Lower Juba region, marking a critical phase in its strategy to assume full responsibility for national...
Somalia’s international partners have expressed growing alarm over the escalating tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Jubaland State, urging an immediate de-escalation and...
Ethiopia has vowed to sustain its efforts against the al-Shabaab militant group, reaffirming its commitment to regional security despite Somalia’s recent decision to exclude Ethiopia from...
The longstanding dispute over the Nile River has deepened, as Egypt and Sudan rejected the recently ratified Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), raising tensions...
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...
Foreign Minister Taye and U.S. Assistant Secretary Phee Highlight Mutual Commitment to Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Taye Atske Selassie,...
High-Level Diplomatic Talks Highlight Ethiopia’s Strategic Role and the Future of Franco-Ethiopian Relations. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, engaged with a prominent French delegation led...
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...
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Controversial Demand and Its Potential Impact on Uganda-U.S. Relations Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a stunning demand for...
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...
As Somalia grapples with the persistent threat of al Shabaab militants, the Somali government is urgently seeking to slow the withdrawal of African Union peacekeepers. This...
As Somalia faces further instability with the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops, Somaliland’s push for recognition through a strategic MOU with Ethiopia underscores its distinct stability and...
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...