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...
Somaliland stands out as a beacon of stability in the Horn of Africa. This unrecognized state, with its proactive stance on security, offers a blueprint for...
The U.S. military base in Berbera is strategically placed to counteract this threat. By securing this region, the U.S. aims to ensure the free flow of...
President Trump vows dire consequences for Iran’s alleged support of Houthi attacks. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, holding it responsible for...
Beijing intensifies cyber warfare accusations, exposing operatives linked to Taiwan’s ruling party as regional military activities surge. China’s Ministry of State Security has publicly identified four...
Taiwan counters China’s territorial claims, affirming its diplomatic relationship with Somaliland amidst international support and growing geopolitical tensions. Taiwan has issued a staunch defense of its...
Controversial Operations: Examining the History and Challenges of AU Peacekeeping in Somalia Since its inception in 2007, the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia has undergone...
From New York to Seattle, Chef Ifrah Ahmed blends tradition with innovation to preserve Somali culinary heritage through pop-ups and a forthcoming cookbook. Ifrah F. Ahmed...
A Revival of Maritime Threats: Armed pirates have captured a Yemeni fishing boat near Somalia, marking a concerning uptick in regional piracy. A Yemeni-flagged fishing vessel...
As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, Africa emerges as a strategic pivot in the global trade landscape, with China ramping up economic partnerships across...
Somaliland’s foreign minister affirms the right to choose its own allies, spotlighting tensions in Horn of Africa diplomacy. Somaliland’s Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan challenges China’s...
Exploring the UAE’s strategic investment in a major server facility in Berbera, Somaliland, aiming to skirt U.S. tech restrictions and reshape regional power dynamics. How Somaliland’s...
Col. Jean-Philippe Peltier set to steer Trump’s Africa policy, signaling a major pivot to security-focused diplomacy on the continent. President Trump nominates Col. Jean-Philippe Peltier, a...
New research links rising temperatures to a significant increase in cardiovascular health risks, projecting a dramatic escalation over the next 25 years. In a recent Australian...
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 Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, a new decree has come into force banning the public carrying of small arms, including knives and machetes, across all...
The recent suspension of USAID funds highlights the urgent need for African nations to reassess their reliance on external support and confront internal challenges of governance...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to dismiss Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s domestic security service, Shin Bet. This decision underscores a deep rift...
Advantages of Taiwan Ties for Somaliland’s Recognition: Taiwan, though itself an unrecognized state, maintains significant economic wealth and political connections, particularly with Western nations including the...