Al-Shabaab militants intensified their operations in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia with a targeted attack on Somali military bases near Afgoye, specifically in the Sabiib...
Turkey escalates its military support for Somalia with advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, aiming to turn the tide against Al-Shabaab. Turkey has stepped up its military aid...
Ex-ISIS commander Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore’s mysterious death in Puntland custody raises questions ahead of major anti-ISIS operations.” Former senior ISIS figure Abdirahman Shirwac Lahore has died...
Somali journalist Mohamed Abukar Dabaashe becomes the first press fatality of 2025 in a deadly attack targeting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s convoy in Mogadishu. In a...
Mogadishu on the Brink: Al-Shabaab’s Bold Strike Mirrors Taliban’s Ascendancy. Al-Shabaab’s audacious attack on the Somali President’s convoy highlights the looming threat of a takeover akin...
Exploring the Strategic, Economic, and Social Catalysts Behind the Persistent Militant Attacks in Kenya’s Coastal Gem. Lamu County has become a focal point for Al-Shabab’s operations...
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...
The activation of the ECOWAS regional standby force marks a significant step in West Africa’s fight against terrorism, especially given the challenges following the withdrawal of...
The expanding reach of the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) beyond its established bases in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali represents a significant escalation...
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...
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...
From Al-Shabaab’s Rampage to UAE-Somalia Diplomatic Strides: Unpacking the Complexities Somalia remains a focal point of both conflict and strategic diplomatic engagements, as illustrated by recent...
Urgent Cooperation Needed as U.S. Warns of Al-Shabaab’s Ties with Yemen’s Houthis The recent statements by Ambassador John Kelley at the United Nations underscore a significant...
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...
Australian authorities have arrested a 16-year-old in western Australia after he threatened an attack on Al-Bayt Al-Islaam Mosque in Sydney, reminiscent of the Christchurch massacre, intensifying...
Tensions Escalate as Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Advances Towards Mogadishu. Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have halted their operations to Mogadishu, reacting to alarming terror warnings from the...
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 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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