Trump escalates US airstrikes in Somalia, vowing to crush ISIS-Somalia in Puntland’s mountains. With IS now a global threat, will relentless strikes follow? Donald Trump has...
UK MP Gavin Williamson accuses Somalia of aiding Al-Shabaab and Houthis, urges Trump to recognize Somaliland. The geopolitical storm surrounding Somalia just escalated as UK MP...
Deadly Roadside Blasts Target Puntland Troops in Fierce Anti-ISIS Offensive The fight against ISIS in Puntland just took a deadly turn. A devastating roadside bombing in...
Tensions explode as Jubaland locks down borderlands, preparing for a decisive showdown with Mogadishu-backed forces and Al-Shabaab insurgents. Jubaland isn’t just securing its borders—it’s preparing for...
Somaliland has tightened its grip on Erigavo, deploying new security measures to prevent further escalation following recent clashes that have displaced 45,000 people. The government’s crackdown...
Security forces in Puntland have captured Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, the leader of the group’s assassination squad and a key operative in its extortion network. The arrest...
In a sharp rebuke to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Somaliland’s Ministry of Defence has dismissed reports suggesting that recent airstrikes targeting ISIS militants struck the Golis...
President Donald Trump announced precision airstrikes on ISIS strongholds in Somalia, claiming to have eliminated high-value targets hiding in the Galgala Mountains in Puntland. The Saturday...
Somaliland has taken a bold and defiant stance against what it sees as an economic power grab by Mogadishu, shutting down a key livestock inspection facility...
Minnesota, long a sanctuary for refugees fleeing war and persecution, now finds itself at the epicenter of an unfolding humanitarian crisis. Thousands of refugees, including those...
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s interview with Lally Weymouth of The Washington Post was meant to bolster his country’s case for continued U.S. financial and military...
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is stepping back into the political battlefield. In a high-stakes meeting with UN envoy James Swan, the former Somali president and opposition...
Russia pledges emergency aid to Somalia, reviving Cold War-era ties and positioning itself as a key player in disaster relief efforts. Russia has pledged urgent humanitarian...
Smuggling Network Exploits Vulnerable Migrants in Risky Route to UK A human smuggling operation went horribly wrong as nine migrants, including individuals from Somalia and Eritrea,...
USAID’s decision to suspend $125.5 million in aid to Somalia has sparked concerns about the impact on the country’s development and stability. The move, part of...
Meri Rantanen’s trip focuses on deportation agreements, drawing praise from her party but criticism over politicized aid and migrant rights. Finnish Interior Minister Meri Rantanen’s recent...
Authorities intensify measures against undocumented individuals to curb links to ISIS and bolster regional security. Puntland authorities have intensified efforts to curb security risks by launching...
Why Somaliland’s rhetoric about tackling China may hinder long-term goals and how a balanced strategy is crucial for the nation’s future. Somaliland’s aspirations for international recognition,...
Somaliland Minister calls for U.S. recognition, citing mutual interests and strategic value in countering China’s influence in the Horn of Africa. Somaliland’s Minister of Information, Ahmed...
The Kenyan government announced the waiver of entry visas for all African countries, notably excluding Somalia and Libya. This decision serves as a significant message to...
Authorities launch an urgent investigation into the mysterious stranding along the coastline, raising concerns over environmental and human factors. Nearly 140 dolphins washed ashore between Bosaso...
Puntland forces face escalating drone threats as they intensify efforts to eliminate ISIS strongholds in the Bari region. Puntland forces in Somalia suffered a deadly drone...
A vital infrastructure project linking Ethiopia to Somalia’s ports offers Europe an opportunity to bolster security and trade in the Horn of Africa. The Horn of...
High-ranking officials from Somalia and Somaliland attend celebrations in Ethiopia, highlighting cross-border engagement. Delegations from Somalia’s Federal Government and the self-declared independent region of Somaliland traveled...
Deadly Attack by ISIS Highlights Growing Threat in Bari Region At least 13 Puntland soldiers lost their lives, and over seven others sustained injuries on Monday...
Kenya leads efforts to foster regional security and counter-terrorism collaboration in the Horn of Africa. President William Ruto has reiterated the importance of regional collaboration in...
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed calls for dialogue to prevent political rifts, as the Somali government insists on implementing historic electoral reforms. Somalia is on the brink...
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...