Prominent Somaliland advocate and ex-diplomat Tibor Nagy returns to the State Department in a broader temporary role, pausing public commentary on African affairs. Former US Assistant...
Defense officials discuss strategies for strengthened security ties, navigating complexities from Somalia’s influence and regional diplomacy. Somaliland and Ethiopia convened in Hargeisa to deliberate on expanding...
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed accuses the federal government of undermining democracy, mishandling constitutional reforms, and failing on security. Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Somalia’s former president and...
Rising attacks by radicalized individuals reignite debates on cultural influences, security gaps, and IS’s global reach. A troubling surge in extremist violence across the United States...
Rival factions within the militant group reportedly clashed over extorted funds, exposing deepening fractures amid intensified Somali military pressure. A rare internal clash within the ranks...
Rising tensions as SSC-Khatumo leader Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali vows military action to capture Sanaag’s capital; Somaliland faces diplomatic isolation after Ankara Agreement. The leader of SSC-Khatumo,...
Somaliland seeks international legal support to reclaim airspace control as disputes with Somalia over aviation governance intensify. Somaliland’s government is intensifying efforts to regain control of...
Eight Daesh bases destroyed, drones downed in intense operations targeting militants in the Al-Miskaad mountains. Puntland’s defense forces have launched a decisive offensive against Daesh militants...
Criticism mounts as inexperienced Somali officials, including President Mohamud’s daughter, meet Egypt’s top military brass. A Somali delegation’s recent visit to Cairo has ignited widespread criticism,...
ISS escalates operations with sophisticated attacks, underscoring Somalia’s fragile security environment and regional instability. The Islamic State Somalia Province (ISS) executed its most deadly and complex...
Talks focus on technicalities of Ethiopia’s sea access request, balancing economic interests with Somalia. Ethiopia and Somalia are set to negotiate Ethiopia’s access to the sea,...
Facing relentless opposition and misinformation campaigns, Somaliland’s Foreign Minister must lead a bold push for international recognition and global awareness. Somaliland, a beacon of stability and...
Regional authorities refute Somalia’s federal assertion of providing aid to Bosaso, calling for evidence and maintaining their independent management of humanitarian resources. The semi-autonomous Puntland region...
A critique of the Somali ambassador’s arguments against recognizing Somaliland’s independence, highlighting flawed premises and ineffective policies. Joshua Meservey challenges the Somali ambassador’s op-ed opposing US...
U.S. confirms airstrike that eliminated Mohamed Mire, al-Shabaab’s key figure in financing and orchestrating attacks in Kenya and Somalia. Mohamed Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman,...
Opposition leaders criticize President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration for selling public lands, calling it unconstitutional and a betrayal of vulnerable communities. Opposition leaders in Somalia, including...
Puntland forces intensify strikes on ISIS bases after deadly attack, signaling zero tolerance for foreign militants in the region. Puntland authorities have taken a hardline stance...
Erdogan’s emphasis on Muslim solidarity and anti-colonial rhetoric positions Turkey as a middle power and trusted development partner in Africa amid global rivalries. Turkey’s growing footprint...
Somaliland’s new administration prioritizes recognition while rejecting harmful agreements, including MoU with Ethiopia. Somaliland’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, declared, “We will not...
How a Somali strongman became the shadowy linchpin of IS operations, fueling its global network and advancing its strategic shift toward Africa. Abdul Qadir Mumin, the...