Presidents Trump and Putin’s discussion leads to a temporary cessation of hostilities against Ukraine’s energy sectors, with comprehensive talks on the horizon. US President Donald Trump...
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...
The U.S. military base in Berbera is strategically placed to counteract this threat. By securing this region, the U.S. aims to ensure the free flow of...
President Trump vows dire consequences for Iran’s alleged support of Houthi attacks. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, holding it responsible for...
Beijing intensifies cyber warfare accusations, exposing operatives linked to Taiwan’s ruling party as regional military activities surge. China’s Ministry of State Security has publicly identified four...
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...
From New York to Seattle, Chef Ifrah Ahmed blends tradition with innovation to preserve Somali culinary heritage through pop-ups and a forthcoming cookbook. Ifrah F. Ahmed...
As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, Africa emerges as a strategic pivot in the global trade landscape, with China ramping up economic partnerships across...
Exploring the UAE’s strategic investment in a major server facility in Berbera, Somaliland, aiming to skirt U.S. tech restrictions and reshape regional power dynamics. How Somaliland’s...
Col. Jean-Philippe Peltier set to steer Trump’s Africa policy, signaling a major pivot to security-focused diplomacy on the continent. President Trump nominates Col. Jean-Philippe Peltier, a...
Over 200 Venezuelans, alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, deported to El Salvador in defiance of a U.S. court order, sparking international and legal...
New US immigration regulations categorize 43 countries for restricted entry, ranging from total bans to severe limitations, according to the latest State Department plan. In a...
Putin expresses conditional support for a ceasefire, complicating US efforts to stabilize the region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed conditional agreement to a proposed 30-day...
Amid accelerated deportations, asylum seekers from global hotspots find themselves stranded without recourse in Panama, trapped in legal limbo. In a stark deviation from the promise...
Amidst Growing Geopolitical Tensions and Climate Challenges, Sweden Bolsters Its Presence in the Arctic, Reinforcing Defense and Seizing Economic Opportunities. Sweden’s strategic pivot towards the Arctic...
Exploring Somaliland’s Role in Diversifying Critical Mineral Supplies as US Seeks Alternatives to China and Russia. The strategic significance of Somaliland’s mineral wealth has come into...
The ongoing conflict between Puntland and the Federal Government of Somalia escalates as Puntland reasserts its fierce opposition to Mogadishu’s centralization efforts, calling for substantial reforms....
The ongoing conflict between Puntland forces and Daesh in Somalia’s Bari region is creating a significant humanitarian and economic crisis. As the violence escalates, local frankincense...
How Saudi Arabia’s Investment Could Redefine the Berbera Port and Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Landscape. Saudi Arabia is setting the stage for a profound strategic shift...
Vital PEACE Cable damage in the Red Sea puts East Africa’s connectivity on hold, with repairs expected to drag into mid-April 2025. The recent disruption of...
The relationship between Israel and the Kurdish people is increasingly significant amid the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Historically marginalized, the Kurds have found...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming diplomatic tour marks a critical juncture in international efforts to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rubio’s itinerary begins in...
The recent roundtable discussion, “Information Bridge: Russia – Africa,” held on March 6, 2025, at the State Duma of the Russian Federation, signifies a major stride...
Somaliland officers will receive professional training under Taiwan Security Scholarship. Seven Somaliland military and police officers were awarded the Taiwan Security Scholarship during a ceremony at...
For Somaliland and its neighbors, the outcomes of this exercise will dictate future diplomatic choices and security strategies… The Horn of Africa is once again at...
Abdinasir Abshir, a 33-year-old man from Lakeville, has entered a guilty plea to wire fraud charges related to his involvement in the $250 million Feeding Our...
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...
In a stark demonstration of its commitment to strict military discipline and swift justice, the Somaliland government has carried out the executions of two men convicted...
Abdirahman Sheikh Mohamed Mahdi, chairman of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), has signaled a potential return to arms in Ethiopia’s Somali region. In a recent...
Somaliland has squarely blamed the Khaatumo forces for today’s hostilities, citing an attempted robbery of livestock at a local watering hole as the catalyst. According to...
President Donald Trump remains optimistic about his ability to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, despite ongoing heavy bombardments by Russia on Ukrainian territory. In a...
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...
Somaliland faces an existential threat not just from external foes but from within its very core, where the Islamist group Al Ictisaam has quietly entrenched itself...
The once bountiful era of Western aid in Africa is receding, marking a significant shift in the continent’s development landscape. This decline is exemplified by 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...
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday delayed for four weeks his new 25% tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States, his latest...
France Fills Intelligence Gap for Ukraine Left by U.S. Policy Shift France has initiated intelligence sharing with Kyiv. This development follows the United States’ decision to...
Australian authorities have arrested a 16-year-old in western Australia after he threatened an attack on Al-Bayt Al-Islaam Mosque in Sydney, reminiscent of the Christchurch massacre, intensifying...
Join us as we critically analyze President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi’s first 100 days in office, examining his strategic moves, domestic challenges, and Somaliland’s quest for international...
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