Russia delivers vital geological atlases to Sudan, reviving lost mining data and signaling a renewed alliance amid ongoing conflict.

At a time when Sudan faces internal turmoil and economic collapse, Russia has stepped in with a symbolic and strategic offering: two comprehensive geological atlases that could reshape the future of Sudan’s embattled mineral sector. Unveiled during high-level Joint Ministerial Committee talks and initiated at the Kazan Economic Forum, this handover marks more than a simple data exchange—it’s a diplomatic maneuver with far-reaching geopolitical and economic implications.

Sudan, long viewed as a potential mining powerhouse, has lost vast troves of geological and technical records due to the country’s ongoing civil war. These Russian-delivered atlases—backed by digital versions soon to come—restore a critical knowledge base that had been obliterated by conflict. But this is no humanitarian gesture alone. It’s a calculated soft-power play by Moscow, signaling Russia’s intent to anchor itself deeper into Africa’s resource-rich corridors.

The strategic handover was facilitated by Dr. Hind Siddiq, Sudan’s Mineral Resources Undersecretary, who framed the gesture as both restorative and transformative. “Economic integration,” she declared, “is not an option—it is a necessity.” The message was clear: Sudan is open for business, and Russia is being offered a front-row seat in the rebuilding of a shattered economy.

Beyond atlases, Russia is eyeing deeper stakes in Sudan’s chromium and manganese reserves—critical minerals in both industrial and military supply chains. As Western firms withdraw from Sudan’s unstable terrain, Russian state-linked companies may soon fill the vacuum, armed not only with maps but also with historical ties dating back to the 1970s.

Indeed, this isn’t the first mineral dance between Khartoum and Moscow. From geophysical mapping in the Red Sea region to the ambitious Sudan Metallurgical Map, Russia has long sought to define and extract Sudan’s hidden wealth. The partnership, institutionalized in 2013, was disrupted by war—but now it’s staging a powerful comeback.

This new mineral diplomacy offers Sudan a potential pathway out of war-induced economic darkness—and offers Russia a foothold in a strategically located country on the Red Sea. What lies beneath the soil may now determine not just Sudan’s recovery, but its geopolitical realignment.

This isn’t just about rocks. It’s about rewriting the balance of power in the Horn of Africa.

125,000 pounds of bombs dropped on ISIS-Somalia as U.S. Navy flexes global force projection; Strike Group also intercepted 160 Houthi drones in Red Sea before pivoting to Mediterranean.

The USS Harry S. Truman has just cemented its name in military history.

In what Navy officials now call the largest airstrike ever launched from an aircraft carrier, the Truman’s strike group dropped a staggering 125,000 pounds of precision-guided munitions on targets in Somalia — a direct assault on the expanding ISIS-Somalia network that has tripled in size over the past 18 months.

Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations, Admiral James Kilby, the U.S. Navy’s acting chief of operations, confirmed the scale and significance of the mission. “This was a historic kinetic operation,” Kilby declared. “It was about neutralizing a growing threat before it reached our shores.”

The Truman’s deployment was initially routine — a standard 6th Fleet patrol. But as the war in the Red Sea escalated, and ISIS-Somalia’s numbers surged to 1,500 fighters (60% of them foreign jihadists), the Truman became the tip of the spear in AFRICOM’s most aggressive air campaign in a decade.

In total, AFRICOM has executed 25 strikes since January — and that number is on pace to shatter the 2019 record of 63 strikes.

But Somalia was only part of the Truman’s legacy this year.

Before heading south, the Truman spent five months battling Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, conducting 670 air and naval strikes, and intercepting 160 drones and missiles aimed at U.S. and allied vessels. “They are hunting our ships,” Kilby warned. “This is not a low-tier threat.”

Now, with Yemen’s airspace scorched and ISIS bunkers leveled in Somalia, the Truman and its strike group have entered the Mediterranean for NATO’s high-stakes war drills — a show of readiness as Russia looms and tensions simmer in the Eastern flank.

Despite the ceasefire with the Houthis announced by President Trump on May 6, the U.S. has made one thing clear: peace talks won’t mean passive defense. The Truman’s firepower sent a resounding global message — America’s carrier fleet still reigns supreme in projecting force across oceans, deserts, and failed states.

As for when the Truman returns home? The Pentagon isn’t saying. And maybe that’s the point.

President Irro and President Guelleh launch high-level talks as Djibouti’s top officials hail “unbreakable ties” and open doors to deeper strategic, trade, and security cooperation. President Irro’s Visit to Djibouti Gains Momentum as Top Djiboutian Minister Issues Warm Welcome.

Somaliland’s President Irro lands in Djibouti for a milestone visit to strengthen bilateral ties with President Guelleh. Warm welcome from Djibouti’s Minister of Economy signals new chapter in regional diplomacy and unity.

President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of the Republic of Somaliland has arrived in Djibouti for a three-day working visit at the invitation of President Ismail Omar Guelleh. The visit signals a strategic reset between the two Horn of Africa neighbors—twin nations divided by borders, but bound by history, culture, and economic fate.

The bilateral meeting comes at a crucial moment in regional geopolitics, with heightened competition among global powers for influence in the Red Sea corridor. For Somaliland, this marks President Irro’s most important diplomatic outreach since taking office—an effort to position Somaliland as a strategic partner in Africa’s most contested maritime theatre.

“Djibouti and Somaliland are two branches of the same tree,” declared Ilyas M. Dawaleh, Djibouti’s influential Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Industry, and Secretary General of the ruling RPP party, in a welcoming post on X. “Brothers and sisters, God created us, and we will always be”

Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh
Minister of Economy and Finance, Republic of Djibouti

Dawaleh’s statement is more than sentiment—it’s a clear signal that Djibouti is ready to engage Somaliland as a legitimate regional stakeholder. Analysts say the emotional warmth combined with economic intent could usher in new agreements on trade, port logistics, infrastructure cooperation, and cross-border security.

The talks are expected to cover a wide range of strategic issues, including enhanced trade routes between Berbera and Djibouti, counterterrorism collaboration, and joint infrastructure projects that could serve both nations’ economic ambitions.

President Irro’s delegation includes senior ministers and top advisers, reflecting the weight Hargeisa places on this diplomatic overture. After years of fluctuating relations and muted engagement, Irro’s direct dialogue with Guelleh is being viewed as a breakthrough—particularly as Somaliland pursues broader international recognition.

The visit also plays well into Djibouti’s long-term regional calculus. Surrounded by an increasingly unstable Horn, Djibouti benefits from closer cooperation with a functioning, peaceful neighbor like Somaliland. The potential for shared port logistics, transit corridors, and coordinated maritime security is too great to ignore—especially with Gulf powers, China, and the United States expanding their stakes in the region.

For Somaliland, the trip is equally symbolic and pragmatic. It presents an opportunity to show the world—and particularly the African continent—that Somaliland is not isolated, but actively engaged in regional diplomacy and cooperation.

As President Irro and President Guelleh prepare for closed-door talks, the message is clear: the Horn of Africa has room for homegrown partnerships rooted in mutual respect and regional solidarity. For Djibouti and Somaliland, this visit could mark the beginning of a renewed alliance, driven not by global agendas—but by the undeniable bond of shared destiny.

Biden’s Gleason 9 prostate cancer reveals late-stage risks facing older men amid rise in aggressive diagnoses.

 Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic, high-grade prostate cancer. His case draws attention to the growing number of advanced prostate cancer cases among aging American men.

Joe Biden’s personal health battle has now become a national alarm bell. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, the 82-year-old former president joins a growing demographic of older men facing late-stage diagnoses in what health experts warn is a rising crisis.

A Gleason score of 9 means this is no slow-moving cancer. It’s Grade Group 5 — the highest tier — and signals a fast-growing tumor with high potential for spread. In Biden’s case, it already has, with metastasis to the bone, a painful and dangerous development that slashes survival prospects. Only about 32% of men with metastatic prostate cancer are alive five years after diagnosis, compared to 99% when the disease is caught early.

But Biden’s case is also “hormone-sensitive,” his doctors say — meaning the cancer still responds to hormone therapy, giving physicians a powerful tool to try to slow its progress. That’s not a cure. But it offers time.

The real scandal? Late detection. Biden reportedly had “increasing urinary symptoms,” a known red flag. But like many men, he may have delayed evaluation until it was unavoidable. In a country where 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the fact that late-stage cases are increasing should alarm every family.

The American Cancer Society reports a 5% year-over-year jump in late-stage prostate cancer — suggesting that early detection campaigns are failing. Screenings aren’t happening often enough. Or worse: they’re being skipped altogether.

Biden’s diagnosis should trigger bipartisan urgency. This is not just a story about a former president. It’s a wake-up call for American men, particularly over 60. The quiet epidemic of prostate cancer is claiming lives in silence.

And if the president of the United States can be diagnosed late, imagine what’s happening to the uninsured, the unseen, the everyday fathers and grandfathers who won’t get the headline — but are fighting the same disease.

Taiwan’s public congratulations to Somaliland for its 34th National Day highlights an unshakable alliance rooted in democracy, resilience, and mutual respect. Here’s why this matters more than ever. 

Taipei didn’t just send a greeting card—Taiwan sent a message to the world.

As Somaliland marks 34 years of self-declared independence, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicly congratulated the Horn of Africa nation with a powerful statement that went far beyond diplomatic niceties.

“Taiwan warmly congratulates Somaliland on its 34th National Day for its democratic achievements & steadfast commitment to regional peace & stability in the Horn Of Africa. Our cooperation shall go from strength to strength. A friend in need is a friend indeed.”

This wasn’t just a tweet. It was a strategic affirmation from one unrecognized, high-functioning democracy to another. It was Taiwan reminding the international community that sovereignty is not defined by UN paperwork alone—but by action, institutions, peace, and purpose.

Recognition Isn’t Everything—Reality Is

Since 2020, Taiwan and Somaliland have forged an unlikely alliance that has defied China’s fury and Mogadishu’s rage. They’ve built hospitals, launched agricultural reforms, promoted women in tech, and exchanged ideas—while most “recognized” African states struggle to keep the lights on or hold a fair election.

Their bond? Shared values: democracy, self-determination, and resistance to external coercion.

Taiwan sees in Somaliland what many global powers still pretend not to: a real country with real government, real borders, and real people who choose peace and progress over chaos.

A Friendship That Threatens Authoritarians

This relationship terrifies autocrats. Why? Because it proves recognition isn’t required for impact. It challenges the old world order where recognition is bartered for obedience. Taiwan and Somaliland do not beg—they build.

And in that building, they expose the hypocrisy of a system that lets dictators rule entire continents while democracies like these remain “invisible.”

Somaliland Must Leverage This Moment

For Somalilanders, Taiwan’s message is more than a birthday wish. It’s an invitation: keep building, keep shining, keep defying the odds.

This alliance is your global megaphone. Use it to shout your legitimacy. Use it to attract investment, build influence, and break the walls of diplomatic isolation, brick by brick.

And to global leaders: if you say you stand for democracy, now is your moment to prove it. Taiwan has shown how. Who’s next?

Leaked intel reveals secret negotiations between President Hassan Sheikh and Al-Shabaab, raising alarms in Puntland, Jubaland — and beyond.

Secret pact between Somalia’s president and terror group Al-Shabaab risks unraveling regional order as insiders confirm exchange of power, territory, and intelligence — all under Qatari-tinged backchannels.

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is accused of finalizing a covert agreement with Al-Shabaab, brokered by wealthy Hawiye businessmen and laced with security, power-sharing, and financial arrangements that shatter every counterterrorism red line in place since 2007.

According to intelligence sources leaked to WARYATV, the so-called “first phase” of talks has been quietly concluded. The two main items at stake: a freeze in Al-Shabaab’s military advance toward Mogadishu, and the reinstatement of key Shabaab-aligned figures inside Somalia’s government — particularly Mahad Salaad as head of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).

And that’s just the surface.

Hassan Sheikh reportedly requested a temporary halt to Shabaab’s offensive, and demanded the militants not obstruct federal troops deploying to Gedo for a future strike on Kismayo. Al-Shabaab agreed — but demanded a slice of the spoils:

Control over Xarardheere

A guaranteed revenue cut from Kismayo if Mogadishu takes it

Permanent reinstatement of their allies in NISA

And most explosively — the continued payment of “zakat” by Mogadishu’s top business elite, effectively legalizing terror financing under a religious veil.

These developments coincide with the sudden delayed dismissal of Sanbaloolshe, the current NISA chief, who’s reportedly headed to Iraq to ink a suspicious “security pact.” Sources suggest he’s being eased out to make way for Mahad Salaad — a known sympathizer of Islamist circles and someone long considered Al-Shabaab’s preferred man in Mogadishu’s corridors of power.

Mahad “Karate”, a globally sanctioned Shabaab kingpin, is said to be negotiating directly on behalf of the terror group. This is not a misunderstanding or misinterpretation — it is a de facto normalization of Al-Shabaab’s political role inside Villa Somalia.

The consequences are seismic.

If the agreement holds, Al-Shabaab’s war machine will pivot — not toward the federal government — but against Jubaland and Puntland, regions that have resisted Hassan Sheikh’s political monopoly. The risk? A new internal war fought not between federal states and terrorists — but between federal states and a terror-empowered presidency.

While Puntland and Jubaland are reportedly preparing defensive realignments, Somaliland is unlikely to be drawn into the chaos. Sources close to regional intelligence confirm that Somaliland maintains covert counterterrorism capabilities that Al-Shabaab “fears and respects.” In short: Hargeisa is watching, but not flinching.

What’s unfolding is not diplomacy — it’s betrayal. The Somali public, international partners, and frontline regions must now decide: Is this peace, or is this a handover of the republic to its enemies?

Somalia is not just at a crossroads — it may already be on the road to surrender.

Former FBI Director James Comey faces Secret Service probe after cryptic Instagram post triggers assassination fears from Trump allies.

James Comey’s now-deleted “8647” seashell post on Instagram sparks outrage among Trump loyalists, who claim it incites violence. Secret Service opens investigation as political tensions explode online.

A beach photo. A string of numbers. A nation on edge. Former FBI Director James Comey is under Secret Service investigation after posting an image of seashells arranged to read “8647” — a number combination Trump supporters and officials are calling a thinly veiled call to assassinate the 47th president, Donald J. Trump.

Comey claimed it was a random find during a beach walk. But the internet saw otherwise. In slang, “86” can mean “get rid of” — or worse, “kill.” Combine that with “47,” Trump’s presidential number, and a storm was inevitable. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called it “a call for assassination,” while Trump allies exploded across social media, accusing Comey of inviting violence. “Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of Trump,” Noem tweeted.

The Secret Service confirmed it is taking the post “very seriously.” Though Comey quickly deleted the image and claimed ignorance — saying, “I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence” — the political firestorm is already out of control. Even Trump’s son jumped in: “James Comey causally [sic] calling for my dad to be murdered,” Trump Jr. wrote.

The timing couldn’t be worse. Trump is touring the Middle East, and security officials are hyper-alert following two assassination attempts in the past year. White House Deputy Chief Dan Scavino accused Comey of “a plea to terrorists.”

This isn’t Comey’s first collision with Trump. He was fired during the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election — and the animosity never cooled. But this incident, laced with coded numbers and political paranoia, could mark a new low in post-presidency hostility.

Whether it was coincidence or provocation, the seashell post may have sandblasted the thin line between digital free speech and perceived threat. And as America enters another explosive election season, that line just got even blurrier.

Dayax Band and Xidigaha Geeska headline independence celebrations, uniting Somaliland through powerful music and patriotic pride ahead of May 18.

Somaliland’s top artists lead a cultural movement through concerts and new patriotic songs, transforming the 2025 May 18 Independence Day into a nationwide showcase of unity and statehood ambition.

Somaliland’s quest for international recognition may be fought in diplomatic corridors, but this May, it’s being sung from city rooftops, stadiums, and streets. As May 18—the anniversary of Somaliland’s 1991 breakaway from Somalia—draws near, artists have stepped up to lead the charge, turning the independence narrative into a cultural juggernaut. From Hargeisa to Berbera, this isn’t just a concert tour—it’s a sonic declaration of statehood.

Legendary music collectives Dayax Band and Xidigaha Geeska are headlining the campaign, and their message is loud and defiant: Somaliland is here, united, and not backing down. With patriotic lyrics, sweeping orchestral arrangements, and roaring crowds, the concerts have captured the soul of a people who continue to assert their sovereignty in the face of global indifference.

The return of Mohamed Said BK after a five-year hiatus is more than symbolic. His electrifying performance—especially the track referencing his contributions to “the South” and Somaliland’s leadership in statecraft—has become a rallying cry. Daaha Gaas and Mustafe Dollar have matched that energy, releasing anthems that echo with generational pride and political resolve.

This year, the state isn’t watching from the sidelines. President Irro personally received artists at the presidential palace, with officials like Muniir Ahmed Egal calling the celebration “a moment for all Somalis who believe in Somaliland’s cause.” Schools are rehearsing. Community centers are mobilizing. Flags are everywhere.

The music, the crowds, the defiance—it’s a cultural front line. And as global powers hesitate, Somaliland’s people are already singing like a nation reborn.