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...
The hunger situation in Somalia is poised to worsen dramatically, with an additional one million people expected to reach crisis levels of food insecurity in the...
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has issued a dire warning about potential imminent Al-Shabaab attacks, particularly targeting Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport and other critical locations....
Mohamed Abdi Hassan, also known as Afweyne, has transitioned from a notorious piracy kingpin to a respected member of the Somali Parliament, securing the parliamentary seat...
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...
Somalia’s federal parliament has taken up a draft law aimed at tightening control over the pharmaceutical sector. The proposed Medicine Regulation Bill, presented on Monday by...
Ethiopia’s military chief recently proclaimed Ethiopia’s imminent transformation into a Red Sea state. This statement comes against a backdrop of complex regional dynamics and historical landlocked...
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has initiated a crucial relief operation, deploying eleven trucks laden with emergency food supplies and medical aid to the Nuur-Dugle...
Puntland security forces, during recent military operations in the Bari region, have allegedly uncovered disturbing evidence linking several businesses and hospitals in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to ISIS...
The UN Security Council has unanimously expanded its maritime interdiction measures around Somalia. This strategic expansion, detailed in Resolution 2775 (2025), aims to dismantle the smuggling...
As the United Nations Security Council convenes to deliberate on the extension of sanctions against Al-Shabaab, the urgency of the matter has been underscored by a...
Somali authorities have detained Ali Adan Mumin, a notable political blogger and social media commentator, on serious charges including threats to national security and defamation of...
FBI agents arrested 22-year-old Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan in Minneapolis for his alleged efforts to join and support ISIS, marking a concerning instance of radicalization within the...
A deadly landmine explosion targeted a military convoy in southern Somalia, escalating the conflict with Al-Shabaab militants. In a tragic incident on Thursday, a landmine explosion...
Somali Foreign Minister Ali Balcad emphasizes limited maritime concessions to Ethiopia amidst ongoing bilateral negotiations. As Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Mogadishu unfolds, Somali...
In January 2024, the Ethiopia-Somaliland memorandum of understanding (MoU) ostensibly finalized the sharing of naval bases and formal recognition of statehood between the two entities. This...
Security tensions rise in Somali capital as mortars are fired close to the airport amid high-profile diplomatic visit. As the Somali capital prepared for the visit...
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...
PM Abiy Ahmed’s impending arrival in Mogadishu aims to cement the Ankara Agreement with Somali leadership. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali is expected to arrive...
Political discord intensifies as Somali Parliament fails to convene, raising concerns over a looming no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister. The Somali Parliament was forced to...
Somalia’s Mask Slips: A Terrorist Sympathizer’s War on Somaliland’s Destiny The tension surrounding Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi is thickening as the UAE grows more...
Somaliland’s diaspora, particularly the influential Isaaq clan in Minnesota, is rallying behind Puntland in its fierce fight against ISIS in the Bari region, voicing anger at...
Mohamed Hussein Rooble claims the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delayed his diplomatic passport, affecting his trip to South Africa. Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Rooble...
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...
Ethiopian Forces to Join African Peace Mission in Somalia; Will Somaliland Finally Have the Upper Hand? The recent military agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia on February...
The U.S. government is wasting thousands trying to deport a Somali asylum seeker it knows it cannot remove. Red tape, incompetence, or deliberate cruelty? 27-year-old Roble...
Controversy Erupts After Somali MPs Reinstated, Accused of Political Motives Behind Initial Suspensions Speaker of Parliament Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe) announced the reinstatement of 15...
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, Turkey’s involvement has emerged as a double-edged sword, particularly in relation to Somaliland. As we delve...
The UK’s appointment of Charles Nicholas King as its new ambassador to Somalia signals a strategic move in its diplomatic approach to the Horn of Africa....
Pirates hijack ships while Mogadishu’s elites hijack the ransom money. Somalia’s corruption runs deeper than the ocean. Somalia’s waters are on fire again. Hijacked boats, hostage...
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...
Somaliland’s journey to statehood is a story of resilience, self-determination, and a legacy obscured by historical complexities. While the world recognizes July 1st, 1960, as Somalia’s...
As Russia eyes naval bases in the Gulf of Aden-Red Sea region, Djibouti and Somaliland emerge as critical battlegrounds in the great power struggle. Russia’s geopolitical...
New Port Deal Aims to Transform Barawa Into a Key Trade Hub While Raising Concerns Over Governance and Federal Oversight The $500 million deal between the...
U.S. airstrikes in Puntland killed 16 ISIS militants, including top bomb-makers. The operation, backed by UAE forces, targeted key hideouts in Somalia’s Cal Miskaad mountains. The...
Somaliland singer Haboon Nuura receives a hero’s welcome in Hargeisa after Mogadishu cancels her concert. The controversy highlights deep political and cultural divisions. Haboon Nuura’s triumphant...
High-ranking Al-Shabaab commander surrenders to Somali forces as defections rise under military pressure. Somalia’s relentless offensive against Al-Shabaab has pushed yet another senior commander to abandon...
Telegram takes down ISIS’s Iclaam news website, a major propaganda outlet covering the war in Puntland. Meanwhile, ISIS shifts its messaging to Facebook. Telegram has taken...
Kenya hikes khat prices to Somalia, doubling the cost overnight. The move tightens economic pressure and deepens trade tensions between the two nations. Kenya has abruptly...
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