Somalia’s ISIS isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. They’re running black-market banks, funding jihadists from Türkiye to Mozambique, and even pulling foreign fighters into Africa. Is the U.S....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Terrorist group ramps up drone attacks, targeting Puntland forces with night-vision capabilities. ISIS in Puntland has escalated its drone warfare, using sophisticated aerial weapons to strike...
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...
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...
Somali and allied forces escalate strikes against ISIS in Puntland, killing over 13 foreign fighters in a strategic blow to terrorism. Somalia’s Puntland region just delivered...
The Puntland clerics’ call for unity against ISIS in the Al-Miskaat Mountains reflects the growing urgency in countering the group’s presence in Somalia’s Bari region. While...
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...
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...
Trump escalates US airstrikes in Somalia, vowing to crush ISIS-Somalia in Puntland’s mountains. With IS now a global threat, will relentless strikes follow? Donald Trump has...
Deadly Roadside Blasts Target Puntland Troops in Fierce Anti-ISIS Offensive The fight against ISIS in Puntland just took a deadly turn. A devastating roadside bombing in...
Security forces in Puntland have captured Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, the leader of the group’s assassination squad and a key operative in its extortion network. The arrest...
President Donald Trump announced precision airstrikes on ISIS strongholds in Somalia, claiming to have eliminated high-value targets hiding in the Galgala Mountains in Puntland. The Saturday...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s interview with Lally Weymouth of The Washington Post was meant to bolster his country’s case for continued U.S. financial and military...
The Hiran region has once again become a battleground as heavy fighting erupts between the Somali National Army (SNA), supported by local militia forces known as...
Authorities intensify measures against undocumented individuals to curb links to ISIS and bolster regional security. Puntland authorities have intensified efforts to curb security risks by launching...
A vital infrastructure project linking Ethiopia to Somalia’s ports offers Europe an opportunity to bolster security and trade in the Horn of Africa. The Horn of...
Deadly Attack by ISIS Highlights Growing Threat in Bari Region At least 13 Puntland soldiers lost their lives, and over seven others sustained injuries on Monday...
Rising attacks by radicalized individuals reignite debates on cultural influences, security gaps, and IS’s global reach. A troubling surge in extremist violence across the United States...
Rival factions within the militant group reportedly clashed over extorted funds, exposing deepening fractures amid intensified Somali military pressure. A rare internal clash within the ranks...
Eight Daesh bases destroyed, drones downed in intense operations targeting militants in the Al-Miskaad mountains. Puntland’s defense forces have launched a decisive offensive against Daesh militants...
ISS escalates operations with sophisticated attacks, underscoring Somalia’s fragile security environment and regional instability. The Islamic State Somalia Province (ISS) executed its most deadly and complex...
Minister Ali Yusuf Hoosh accuses Puntland President Deni of neglecting counterterrorism, enabling ISIS to strengthen its grip. The Puntland administration has come under intense scrutiny for...
U.S. confirms airstrike that eliminated Mohamed Mire, al-Shabaab’s key figure in financing and orchestrating attacks in Kenya and Somalia. Mohamed Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman,...
Puntland forces intensify strikes on ISIS bases after deadly attack, signaling zero tolerance for foreign militants in the region. Puntland authorities have taken a hardline stance...
How a Somali strongman became the shadowy linchpin of IS operations, fueling its global network and advancing its strategic shift toward Africa. Abdul Qadir Mumin, the...
Biden, nearing the end of his presidency, pledges support for victims’ families as investigators reveal new details about the IS-inspired attack. As the nation grapples with...
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...
The New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans, attributed to a former U.S. Army reservist with alleged ties to the Islamic State (ISIS), has reignited...
Brad Spafford’s Stockpile of Over 150 Explosive Devices Sparks Concerns Over Domestic Extremism The arrest of Brad Spafford in Virginia and the discovery of the largest...
Former soldier turned terror suspect raises questions about radicalization, mental health, and the failure of support systems. The identification of Shamsud-Din Jabbar as the perpetrator of...
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...
Suspect kills 10, injures dozens in a chilling New Year’s terrorist rampage on Bourbon Street. The vibrant streets of New Orleans, packed with New Year’s revelers,...
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 U.S. decision to remove the $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, reflects a significant recalibration of Washington’s policy toward...
The White House is taking a measured approach to Syria’s unfolding chaos, aiming to curb a resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS) and address potential humanitarian...
Traore’s regime dissolves government as the Sahel nation grapples with rising insurgency and humanitarian crisis. Burkina Faso’s military junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, has abruptly...
US Africa Command faces strategic crossroads under Trump’s foreign policy priorities and rising global competition. The future of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) hangs in...
Abu Mohammed al-Golani, born Ahmad Hussein al-Shara, is a prominent and controversial figure in the Syrian conflict, leading the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). HTS...
Swedish prosecutors have charged three individuals, alleged members of the Islamic State (IS), with plotting terrorist acts and attempting to recruit minors for their plans. Authorities...
The swift and surprising capture of Aleppo by Syrian rebels last week marks a significant turn in the ongoing instability of the Middle East. Once a...
Kenyan security forces neutralized a suspected Al-Shabaab operative in Fafi, Garissa County, near the Somali border. The operation, led by the elite Special Operations Group (SOG),...
The Islamic State’s affiliate in Somalia, though smaller than its Middle Eastern counterparts, is rapidly gaining strength due to an influx of foreign fighters. A recent...
The emergence of Lakurawa as a potent threat in Nigeria’s northwest is less a product of recent geopolitical shifts and more a reflection of longstanding systemic...
Nigerian security analysts are expressing heightened concern after defense officials announced the emergence of a new insurgent group, the Lakurawas, now operating primarily in Nigeria’s northwestern...
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