Why Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Canceled His Visit to Lasanod? Explore the critical implications behind the Somali Prime Minister’s fear amid rising military tensions...
Ethiopia Deploys 2,500 Troops to Crush Al-Shabaab and Stabilize Somalia Under New AU Initiative. Ethiopia deploys thousands of troops under the African Union’s new peacekeeping force...
Consul Anna Högberg forced to leave Mogadishu after allegations of undermining Somali government image—aid future uncertain. Somalia expels Sweden’s Consul Anna Högberg over alleged image damage...
Somali regime scrambles to sabotage Somaliland’s U.S. recognition push by lobbying Elon Musk, Christian right, and MAGA allies As Somaliland inches closer to U.S. recognition, Mogadishu...
Somali Civil Aviation Authority suspends all Mogadishu-bound flights after UN plane crash at Aden Adde Airport; runway closed, global notification issued. A UN aircraft crash at...
The African Union’s new peace mission in Somalia—AUSSOM—faces early collapse from financing woes, geopolitical rivalries, and internal Somali divisions. Without unified support, another war-torn era may...
Exposing the Lies: Operation Geel and the Crisis of Global Indifference — The world continues to overlook Somaliland’s pivotal role in the Horn of Africa. As...
In recent commentary, esteemed South African journalist Izak Khomo has fearlessly convened a dialogue that brings to light the often-ignored historical atrocities faced by the people...
As global tensions skyrocket, the Red Sea region edges perilously close to conflict, potentially dragging Somaliland into the eye of a geopolitical hurricane. The convergence of...
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has executed targeted strikes against ISIS positions in Somalia’s Puntland region, southeast of Bosaso. Conducted in coordination with Somalia’s government, this operation...
In a powerful and decisive response, Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi has sharply condemned Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s recent letter to U.S. President Donald Trump,...
UN Takes Over: James Swan Becomes De Facto President as Somalia’s Government Collapses Amid Turkish Expansion. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has officially appointed James Swan—the...
Somaliland Minister of the Presidency Khadar Hussein Abdi sharply criticized Somalia’s government, dismissing their recent attempt to offer strategic assets they neither control nor govern as...
Ambassador J. Peter Pham, a prominent former US envoy to Africa and influential figure in President Trump’s circle, has openly mocked Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,...
Somaliland’s Foreign Minister, Abdirahman Dahir Aden, sharply criticized a recent move by Somalia’s government, labeling it a desperate and misguided attempt to offer the United States...
Sonja Nientiet urges swift German government intervention, warning her health is critically deteriorating after seven years in captivity. In a new video released after seven agonizing...
Johannesburg suburb becomes epicenter of migrant abuse as over 50 Somali and Ethiopian nationals escape horrifying detention. More than 50 migrants—primarily teenagers and young adults from...
Ugandan finance officer accuses SafeLane Global of racism, abandonment, and unlawful dismissal after surviving terror attack. A Ugandan finance officer abandoned in Somalia after surviving a...
Outrage sweeps Somalia after an 8-year-old girl, abducted and married off, is rescued by Puntland authorities, sparking fierce debate on child marriage and legal reform. Somalia...
Mahmud Ali Youssouf urges global commitment as African Union peacekeeping mission faces funding crisis in Somalia. The African Union’s newly appointed Chairperson, Mahmud Ali Youssouf, has...
Wednesday’s armed assault on Bosaso’s central police station — an apparent attempt by militants to seize weapons held by Puntland security forces — is the latest...
Explosive testimony emerged from the Puntland Armed Forces Court on Monday, as one of 10 defendants on trial for alleged ties to terror groups Al-Shabaab and...
A Looming Catastrophe in the Red Sea and the Somaliland Government’s Silence As events unfold across the globe, the stage is being set for a turbulent...
Somalia brings home 145 citizens from Libyan detention centers. They survived torture, starvation & trafficking. Now, they are finally free. Somalia’s government has successfully repatriated 145...
Former transport minister highlights how standardized registration and license plate enforcement disrupted Al-Shabaab’s tactics. A marked decline in car bombings across Mogadishu is being attributed to...
DHC-5D Buffalo aircraft en route to Mogadishu went down southwest of the capital; investigation underway. A tragic air crash near Somalia’s capital has claimed the lives...
The rise, financing, and recent battlefield setbacks of ISIS’s Puntland affiliate reveal a weakened but persistent threat. The Islamic State in Somalia (ISS), a jihadist group...
Somalia’s appeal for a UN investigation into Israeli airstrikes highlights the nation’s strong stance on the protection of international law and human rights. Somalia’s involvement at...
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...
Recent intelligence reports and expert analyses reveal a worrying trend: a growing cooperation between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Somalia’s Al-Shabaab militants. This alliance not only represents...
The Looming Shadow of Al-Shabaab: A Harbinger of Doom for Somalia’s Fragile Stability. Al-Shabaab militants targeted the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, highlighting not...
Western officials have reportedly urged Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to resign as Al-Shabaab militants advance toward Mogadishu. The proposed interim council seeks to open negotiations...
Who Really Owns Your Data? The Disturbing Truth About Somaliland’s Telecommunications. In today’s digital economy, data is often referred to as the “new oil,” recognized not...
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...
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...
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...
Renewed Conflict Looms as Strategic Tensions and Old Grievances Surface Between Horn of Africa Neighbors. The recent escalations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have reignited concerns over...