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As Al-Shabaab steps up attacks, the UN seeks solutions to Somalia’s federal tensions and regional instability. The United Nations Security Council is preparing to confront the...
Sheegow Ahmed Ali’s death in custody ignites controversy amid denials of foul play. The sudden death of Somali military officer Sheegow Ahmed Ali, who passed away...
Unraveling the real reasons behind Somalia Prime Minister’s cancelled Lasanod visit amid rising security threats and historical tensions. Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre abruptly cancels...
Rising Al-Shabaab Attacks Challenge Mogadishu’s Security Apparatus, Exposing Critical Weaknesses. Mortar shells rained down on Mogadishu for the second consecutive day, underscoring Al-Shabaab’s renewed aggression and...
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...
Deadly Unknown Virus in Rako Raaxo District Triggers Alarm and Urgent Health Response. A perplexing and lethal illness has emerged in the Rako Raaxo District of...
New US immigration regulations categorize 43 countries for restricted entry, ranging from total bans to severe limitations, according to the latest State Department plan. In a...
As the U.S. intensifies airstrikes targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab in Somalia, the broader implications signal a strategic shift in America’s global counterterrorism approach. February saw a...
In a landmark meeting, Israel and Ethiopia vow to combat Al-Shabaab and Houthi insurgencies, highlighting a significant escalation in their joint counterterrorism efforts. During a pivotal...
By Engineer Faisal Ali Warabe, Former Chairman of Somaliland’s UCID Political Party. The recent visit of Finland’s Interior Minister Meri Rantanen to Somalia, focused primarily on...
The ongoing conflict between Puntland and the Federal Government of Somalia escalates as Puntland reasserts its fierce opposition to Mogadishu’s centralization efforts, calling for substantial reforms....
Under the Radar: The Explosive Truth Behind Hormuud Telecom’s LPG Imports. In the intricate web of international sanctions and clandestine trade, Hormuud Telecom, a giant in...
MP Abdullahi Farah Mire accuses Somalia’s federal government of organizing clan militias in Garowe and Bosaso, potentially undermining the fight against ISIS. Explore the implications of...
In a precision airstrike, Somali forces, backed by international partners, eliminate a key Al Shabaab leader and over fifty militants, marking a pivotal setback for the...
Those previously deported by the US warn that President Trump’s plan to expel more Somali migrants may endanger lives. Mukhtar Abdiwhab Ahmed, who lived in the...
The ongoing conflict between Puntland forces and Daesh in Somalia’s Bari region is creating a significant humanitarian and economic crisis. As the violence escalates, local frankincense...
The siege on the Cairo Hotel in Beledweyne by Al-Shabaab militants is a grim reminder of the ongoing security challenges in Somalia. The attack, which tragically...
In response to the escalating challenges of drought, conflict, and climate change in Somaliland and Somalia, the UK has committed an additional $40 million, targeting emergency...
Former NISA Deputy Director Abdisalam Guled highlights Al-Shabaab’s evolving threat, urging immediate government action to curb the militant group’s influence. The recent warnings from Abdisalam Guled,...
Starting March 31, 2025, international airlines must share passenger data with Somali authorities, a major move to bolster national security against terrorism and crime. The Federal...
Somali President’s unheralded trip to Abu Dhabi sparks outrage and suspicion both domestically and internationally. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s unannounced trip to the United Arab...
Clarifying the Record: Somalia’s Stance on U.S. Embassy Warnings Amid Al-Shabaab Threats. In the murky waters of international diplomacy and internal security, the clarity of communication...
The Ethiopian government has significantly ramped up its military presence along the Somalia border, stationing a large number of Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) near the...
A silent yet explosive battle brews in Eastern Somaliland, where the discovery of oil has drawn a complex web of geopolitical tensions and ambitions. This is...
Somaliland faces an existential threat not just from external foes but from within its very core, where the Islamist group Al Ictisaam has quietly entrenched itself...
The airstrikes conducted by Ethiopian military aircraft in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region reflect an ongoing commitment between Somalia and Ethiopia to counter Al-Shabaab’s influence in the...
The Strategic Exploitation of Khat: A Tool of Influence and Instability in Somalia. Khat, a leaf chewed for its stimulating effects, has transcended its role as...
Tensions Escalate as Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Advances Towards Mogadishu. Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have halted their operations to Mogadishu, reacting to alarming terror warnings from the...
Ten Airstrikes Target Terror in Somalia Amid Rising Insurgency. AFRICOM has indeed been active in Somalia in 2025, conducting ten airstrikes aimed at both ISIS and...
The United States has drastically reduced its financial support for Somalia, impacting the elite Danab special forces and various humanitarian and development initiatives previously funded through...
The hunger situation in Somalia is poised to worsen dramatically, with an additional one million people expected to reach crisis levels of food insecurity in the...
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has issued a dire warning about potential imminent Al-Shabaab attacks, particularly targeting Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport and other critical locations....
Mohamed Abdi Hassan, also known as Afweyne, has transitioned from a notorious piracy kingpin to a respected member of the Somali Parliament, securing the parliamentary seat...
Escalation at the Gates: Shabaab’s Bold Push Towards Mogadishu Al-Shabaab’s recent offensive across central Somalia has marked one of the most audacious campaigns by the militant...
Somalia’s federal parliament has taken up a draft law aimed at tightening control over the pharmaceutical sector. The proposed Medicine Regulation Bill, presented on Monday by...
Ethiopia’s military chief recently proclaimed Ethiopia’s imminent transformation into a Red Sea state. This statement comes against a backdrop of complex regional dynamics and historical landlocked...
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has initiated a crucial relief operation, deploying eleven trucks laden with emergency food supplies and medical aid to the Nuur-Dugle...
Puntland security forces, during recent military operations in the Bari region, have allegedly uncovered disturbing evidence linking several businesses and hospitals in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to ISIS...
The UN Security Council has unanimously expanded its maritime interdiction measures around Somalia. This strategic expansion, detailed in Resolution 2775 (2025), aims to dismantle the smuggling...
As the United Nations Security Council convenes to deliberate on the extension of sanctions against Al-Shabaab, the urgency of the matter has been underscored by a...
Somali authorities have detained Ali Adan Mumin, a notable political blogger and social media commentator, on serious charges including threats to national security and defamation of...