New projects aim to support 80,000 Somali households with sustainable livelihoods and financial stability over five years. The United States has announced a $28 million investment...
Hajj costs for Somali pilgrims rise to $4,604, significantly higher than regional neighbors, sparking debates over transparency and affordability. The Somali Ministry of Endowments and Islamic...
Ethiopia and Somalia are navigating a critical juncture in their bilateral relationship, with the recent visit by Ethiopia’s Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa to Mogadishu signaling...
The influx of foreign fighters into Somalia has significantly bolstered the Islamic State’s presence in the region, amplifying concerns about the group’s growing influence and international...
Attack underscores the growing threat of ISIS in Somalia as the group evolves into a strategic hub for global jihadist operations. The attack on a Puntland...
Cairo’s Expanded Role in the African Union Force Signals Broader Ambitions in the Horn of Africa Egypt is significantly expanding its military presence in Somalia as...
Intense assault highlights growing danger of IS-Somalia as Puntland intensifies counterterrorism efforts. Puntland Deputy Speaker Mohamed Shire Baari narrowly escaped a brazen attack by Islamic State...
Turkish firm Favori’s unchecked operations in Somalia expose systemic issues tied to President Erdogan’s influence. The management of Somalia’s Mogadishu Aden Abdulle International Airport by Turkish...
Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin faces allegations as Somali government intensifies anti-corruption efforts. The Somali government’s decision to place Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin, the Commander...
Disagreements over troop allocations prompt Burundi to end its 17-year involvement in Somalia’s security operations. Burundi, a cornerstone of African Union peacekeeping efforts in Somalia for...
Mohamed Mire, head of Al-Shabab’s regions department, killed in coordinated strike with Somali government. A U.S.-led drone strike in Somalia has eliminated Mohamed Mire, a senior...
The revelation that Somali Al-Shabaab operatives have infiltrated Yemen to support the Houthis represents a perilous new dimension in the region’s already volatile conflict. Intelligence reports...
The recent deadly clash between Somali and Ethiopian forces in Doolow, Jubaland, raises significant questions about external influences and the fragile balance of power in the...
Sweden’s Diplomatic Position on Somaliland and Regional Stability in the Horn of Africa – The debate over Somaliland’s recognition has sparked a heated exchange between Markus...
Analysis: Piracy Revisited – Economic Despair and Illicit Exploitation – The reemergence of Somali piracy along the Indian Ocean is both a tragedy and a cautionary...
The recent decision by the Mogadishu administration to engage the lobbying firm BGR Group at a staggering cost of $50,000 per month epitomizes the ongoing dysfunction...
The hijacking of a Chinese-owned fishing vessel near Puntland, Somalia, accompanied by a $10 million ransom demand, highlights a troubling resurgence of piracy in the region....
The European Council on 16 December decided to prolong the mandate of the EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA and of the EU’s military training mission in...
Can Turkey’s diplomatic efforts hold against regional complexities and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa? The Turkish-brokered Ethiopian-Somalian joint declaration has generated cautious optimism, but...
The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on the renewal of sanctions against Al-Shabaab, Somalia’s most dangerous militant group. The proposed resolution, led by...