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Trump eyes embassy closures as US rejects UN plan to fund peacekeepers in Somalia — Mogadishu’s last lifeline in peril. The US shocks the UN by...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Escalation at the Gates: Shabaab’s Bold Push Towards Mogadishu Al-Shabaab’s recent offensive across central Somalia has marked one of the most audacious campaigns by the militant...
PM Abiy Ahmed’s discussions in Mogadishu aim to resolve maritime disputes and enhance security collaboration with Somalia. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent arrival in Mogadishu...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cairo’s Expanded Role in the African Union Force Signals Broader Ambitions in the Horn of Africa Egypt is significantly expanding its military presence in Somalia as...
Disagreements over troop allocations prompt Burundi to end its 17-year involvement in Somalia’s security operations. Burundi, a cornerstone of African Union peacekeeping efforts in Somalia for...
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...
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...