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...
DHC-5D Buffalo aircraft en route to Mogadishu went down southwest of the capital; investigation underway. A tragic air crash near Somalia’s capital has claimed the lives...
The rise, financing, and recent battlefield setbacks of ISIS’s Puntland affiliate reveal a weakened but persistent threat. The Islamic State in Somalia (ISS), a jihadist group...
Somalia’s appeal for a UN investigation into Israeli airstrikes highlights the nation’s strong stance on the protection of international law and human rights. Somalia’s involvement at...
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...
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...
Who Really Owns Your Data? The Disturbing Truth About Somaliland’s Telecommunications. In today’s digital economy, data is often referred to as the “new oil,” recognized not...
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...
Ex-ISIS commander Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore’s mysterious death in Puntland custody raises questions ahead of major anti-ISIS operations.” Former senior ISIS figure Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore has died...
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...
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...
A Revival of Maritime Threats: Armed pirates have captured a Yemeni fishing boat near Somalia, marking a concerning uptick in regional piracy. A Yemeni-flagged fishing vessel...
Renewed Conflict Looms as Strategic Tensions and Old Grievances Surface Between Horn of Africa Neighbors. The recent escalations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have reignited concerns over...
Deadly Unknown Virus in Rako Raaxo District Triggers Alarm and Urgent Health Response. A perplexing and lethal illness has emerged in the Rako Raaxo District of...
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...
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...
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....
Under the Radar: The Explosive Truth Behind Hormuud Telecom’s LPG Imports. In the intricate web of international sanctions and clandestine trade, Hormuud Telecom, a giant in...
MP Abdullahi Farah Mire accuses Somalia’s federal government of organizing clan militias in Garowe and Bosaso, potentially undermining the fight against ISIS. Explore the implications of...
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...
Those previously deported by the US warn that President Trump’s plan to expel more Somali migrants may endanger lives. Mukhtar Abdiwhab Ahmed, who lived in the...
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...
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...
In response to the escalating challenges of drought, conflict, and climate change in Somaliland and Somalia, the UK has committed an additional $40 million, targeting emergency...
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,...
Starting March 31, 2025, international airlines must share passenger data with Somali authorities, a major move to bolster national security against terrorism and crime. The Federal...
Somali President’s unheralded trip to Abu Dhabi sparks outrage and suspicion both domestically and internationally. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s unannounced trip to the United Arab...
Clarifying the Record: Somalia’s Stance on U.S. Embassy Warnings Amid Al-Shabaab Threats. In the murky waters of international diplomacy and internal security, the clarity of communication...
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...
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 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...
The Strategic Exploitation of Khat: A Tool of Influence and Instability in Somalia. Khat, a leaf chewed for its stimulating effects, has transcended its role as...
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...
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