Turkish firm Favori’s unchecked operations in Somalia expose systemic issues tied to President Erdogan’s influence. The management of Somalia’s Mogadishu Aden Abdulle International Airport by Turkish...
Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin faces allegations as Somali government intensifies anti-corruption efforts. The Somali government’s decision to place Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin, the Commander...
Disagreements over troop allocations prompt Burundi to end its 17-year involvement in Somalia’s security operations. Burundi, a cornerstone of African Union peacekeeping efforts in Somalia for...
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 recent deadly clash between Somali and Ethiopian forces in Doolow, Jubaland, raises significant questions about external influences and the fragile balance of power in the...
Sweden’s Diplomatic Position on Somaliland and Regional Stability in the Horn of Africa – The debate over Somaliland’s recognition has sparked a heated exchange between Markus...
Analysis: Piracy Revisited – Economic Despair and Illicit Exploitation – The reemergence of Somali piracy along the Indian Ocean is both a tragedy and a cautionary...
The recent decision by the Mogadishu administration to engage the lobbying firm BGR Group at a staggering cost of $50,000 per month epitomizes the ongoing dysfunction...
The hijacking of a Chinese-owned fishing vessel near Puntland, Somalia, accompanied by a $10 million ransom demand, highlights a troubling resurgence of piracy in the region....
The European Council on 16 December decided to prolong the mandate of the EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA and of the EU’s military training mission in...
Can Turkey’s diplomatic efforts hold against regional complexities and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa? The Turkish-brokered Ethiopian-Somalian joint declaration has generated cautious optimism, but...
The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on the renewal of sanctions against Al-Shabaab, Somalia’s most dangerous militant group. The proposed resolution, led by...
Strategic town’s fall deepens federal-regional tensions in Somalia Jubbaland forces delivered a significant blow to Somalia’s Federal Government by seizing the strategic border town of Raskambooni,...
Women in Somalia’s fisheries sector take center stage in a groundbreaking initiative addressing systemic challenges. A two-day workshop hosted by EUCAP Somalia and Somalia’s Ministry of...
With ATMIS transitioning out and AUSSOM stepping in, fears of an Al-Shabaab resurgence grow. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is set to conclude...
Somaliland, located in the Horn of Africa, has declared its independence from United Kingdom on 26 Jun 1960, Somaliland is a neighbor of Somalia, a state...
Pirates demand ransom after turning on the Chinese crew they were contracted to safeguard, raising fears of a resurgence in Indian Ocean piracy. Somali pirates hijacked...
Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s largest telecommunications provider, is advancing its commitment to renewable energy by developing solar-powered data centers, a key move to support both local and...
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a $171 million funding appeal to provide critical assistance to 1.8 million people in Somalia throughout 2025, including...