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...
By Engineer Faisal Ali Warabe, Former Chairman of Somaliland’s UCID Political Party. The recent visit of Finland’s Interior Minister Meri Rantanen to Somalia, focused primarily on...
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...