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...
New intelligence points to Somalia-based Abdul Qadir Mumin as ISIS’s global leader, marking a major shift in the terror group’s strategy. The hunt for ISIS’s global...
Jubbaland security forces raid Al-Shabaab stronghold, killing four militants and capturing a high-ranking judge in a strategic counterterrorism operation. Jubbaland security forces have scored a major...
EUNAVFOR Atalanta successfully recovers Yemeni vessel Al Najma after Somali pirates hijack the boat off the coast of Eyl. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Atalanta...
Somalia’s corruption index drops again, reinforcing concerns over governance, security, and economic stability. Somalia has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, according...
Puntland troops push within 15km of ISIS’s last base in Somalia, vowing total eradication of the group. Puntland forces are tightening the noose around the last...
Puntland requests technical and logistical support to sustain military campaign against ISIS in the Al-Miskaat Mountains. Puntland’s war against ISIS is intensifying, and its leadership is...
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...
Somalia’s Puntland forces intensify campaign, eliminating foreign ISIS fighters in targeted airstrikes. A new wave of airstrikes in Somalia’s Puntland has wiped out over 30 Daesh...
The Somali Studies International Association holds its 15th Congress in Mogadishu, marking a turning point for Somali academia and national identity. After three decades of exile,...
Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announce historic agreements on trade, defense, and diplomacy during the first-ever Somali presidential visit to Azerbaijan. Somali President Hassan...
With Saudi-backed debt relief, Somalia shifts focus to economic growth, security, and strategic investment opportunities. Somalia has officially settled $4.5 billion in debt under the IMF’s...
Tensions escalate in Luuq as deadly clan fighting continues for a second day, leaving civilians caught in the crossfire. Luuq District in Gedo is once again...
Heavy clashes erupt as Puntland forces push deep into ISIS-held territory, reclaiming key positions in Quraca. A fierce battle is raging in Togga Jaceel as Puntland...
Al-Shabab fighters fleeing a deadly battle in Hiran have regrouped near Mahaday district. Somali forces launch urgent operations to prevent further militant buildup. Al-Shabaab is on...
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa defends Kenyan Somalis, urging respect as President Ruto scraps extra vetting for IDs. What does this mean for national security? Kenya’s political...
Somali police seize Mothers’ House, detain women’s association leaders as PM Barre faces allegations of selling the historic building to private interests. Mogadishu witnessed a dramatic...
As President Ruto courts Somali votes ahead of 2027, fears rise over national security, Al-Shabaab threats, and the Kenyan passport’s credibility. Kenya’s President William Ruto is...
Somalia’s government launches a sweeping crackdown on businesses and individuals financing Al-Shabab, vowing legal action against those funding terror operations. Somalia’s government Saturday sent stern warnings...