Al-Shabaab has become al-Qaida’s most lucrative franchise, generating as much as $200 million a year through a system of forced taxation, extortion, and illicit trade that...
Washington’s Dilemma: Ditch Somalia for a Strategic Somaliland Base? The Swedish Defence Research Agency’s recent report paints Somaliland’s recognition as a destabilizing gamble, but this framing...
Somalia’s corruption index drops again, reinforcing concerns over governance, security, and economic stability. Somalia has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, according...
Report highlights a significant shipment of sodium perchlorate destined for Iranian missile programs, raising international concerns. Iranian cargo ships are reportedly transporting over 1,000 tons of...
Jack Smith outlines efforts to overturn 2020 election results, accusing Trump of criminal schemes and misuse of government authority. In a dramatic report to Congress, special...
UN Data Reveals Sharp Increase in Human Trafficking Post-Pandemic Human trafficking has seen a significant resurgence, with cases rising 25% above pre-pandemic levels in 2022, according...
The Brenthurst Foundation has released its comprehensive report on Somaliland’s 2024 presidential and political organizations elections, held on November 13. The elections marked the ninth competitive...
Africa’s port infrastructure has experienced significant growth, spurred by an estimated $15 billion in investments since 2005. These investments have allowed African ports to accommodate larger...
A UN report uncovers how Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah transformed Yemen’s Houthi rebels into a regional military force, despite arms embargoes. Iran’s invisible hand continues...
As tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt escalate over the contentious Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), another, less visible crisis is unfolding in the shadows—one that threatens...
Nicaragua, China, and India Among Countries Targeting Dissidents with Mobility Controls A new Freedom House report has exposed a troubling global trend: at least 55 governments...
USCIRF Report Highlights Severe Repression and Human Rights Violations Under Taliban Rule Religious freedom in Afghanistan has seen a continuous and severe decline since the Taliban’s...
Amid Explosions and Controversy, Somali Women Defy Odds in Groundbreaking Beauty Pageant On a night when most of Somalia tuned in to the Euro football final,...
Slovak Prime Minister Fico is reportedly shot and injured following a government meeting, sparking concerns about political stability in the country. By Kasim Abdulkadir: Slovak Prime Minister...
Despite evidence of civilian casualties in a 2018 drone strike in Somalia, the Pentagon failed to compensate the victims, highlighting a systemic issue in addressing civilian...
In recent years, Europe has witnessed a surge in cocaine consumption, with the drug’s availability reaching unprecedented levels. Behind this booming trade lies a network of...
