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The Somali government has deployed troops to Raskambooni in the Lower Juba region, marking a critical phase in its strategy to assume full responsibility for national...
Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe has been re-elected as president of Somalia’s Jubbaland state for a third term, despite strong opposition from the federal government and the...
Kenyan security forces neutralized a suspected Al-Shabaab operative in Fafi, Garissa County, near the Somali border. The operation, led by the elite Special Operations Group (SOG),...
22 Somali nationals lost their lives when two boats capsized off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The Somali Ambassador to Ethiopia and the...
The Islamic State’s affiliate in Somalia, though smaller than its Middle Eastern counterparts, is rapidly gaining strength due to an influx of foreign fighters. A recent...
Somalia’s international partners have expressed growing alarm over the escalating tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Jubaland State, urging an immediate de-escalation and...
The formation of Jubbaland’s 3rd Parliament has been hailed by former Somali leaders and regional lawmakers as a milestone in Somalia’s state-building efforts, though it has...
Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has issued a sharp rebuke of Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe, accusing him of violating constitutional term limits and undermining Somalia’s...
In a quiet Mogadishu café or halfway across the globe in Minneapolis, a Somali teenager opens TikTok. Onscreen, two young influencers—a pair of Generation Z stars...
Jubbaland’s regional administration and Somalia’s former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo have denounced a newly approved law establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission, claiming it violates Somalia’s...
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has issued a sharp rebuke to foreign diplomats over statements made during Somaliland’s recent presidential elections, accusing them of undermining...
Advocacy groups are intensifying calls for the Pentagon to issue long-overdue condolence payments to civilians harmed by U.S. military operations overseas. The push, directed at Defense...
Ethiopia has vowed to sustain its efforts against the al-Shabaab militant group, reaffirming its commitment to regional security despite Somalia’s recent decision to exclude Ethiopia from...
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that an American-operated MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone crashed on Tuesday in Somalia, clearing up earlier reports from local media...
Somali Deputy Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Sadam Mohamud Abdi, resigned Tuesday night, marking the third high-profile resignation from federal offices within days. Abdi, who...
The United Nations Security Council has voted to initiate a gradual withdrawal of its long-standing mission in Somalia, marking a significant transition in the organization’s involvement...
Somalia, a country beset by protracted conflict, environmental crises, and economic instability, faces a hidden yet formidable challenge: a rising mental health epidemic. The impact of...
Somali pirates have reemerged after a five-month hiatus, renewing concerns about the security of global shipping routes. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR), operating under Operation...
Amun Abdullahi, a former journalist and human rights advocate, was tragically killed by masked gunmen in Somalia, marking a violent end to a life dedicated to...
Hundreds of Somali migrants stranded in Libya are enduring unimaginable hardships, trapped in a violent cycle of abuse, starvation, and uncertainty. Driven by poverty and conflict,...
In a sophisticated and alarming cyberattack, hackers diverted more than $350,000 intended for a Somali solar energy company, underscoring critical vulnerabilities within the International Solar Alliance...
Taiwan has pledged a total of $24 million to support critical sectors in Somaliland, further solidifying ties between the two diplomatically unrecognized states. Of this amount,...
Kenya Airways (KQ) announced on Friday that it will suspend all flights to and from Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, effective October 15, due to operational challenges as...
A U.S. Navy investigation has concluded that the tragic deaths of two elite Navy SEALs during a nighttime mission off the coast of Somalia in January...
In a quiet but urgent tone, Yassin Ahmed, President of the Ethiopian Public Diplomacy Institute in Sweden, issued a stern warning about Egypt’s growing intervention in...
Somalia’s federal system was conceived as a solution to the decades of conflict and fragmentation that had ravaged the country. By decentralizing power and giving regional...
The recent meeting of Somalia’s National Consultative Council, aimed at resolving key governance issues, has ended in failure, according to Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre. The...
Critical Alert for the Government of Somaliland and Coast Guard Somaliland is facing a serious maritime threat as four Turkish vessels, including the research ship Oruc...
Dahabshiil—the prominent remittance company with deep roots in Somaliland—has found itself at the center of a burgeoning controversy following its decision to remove the term ‘Somaliland’...
Accusations of media manipulation ignite tensions between Somalia’s federal government and Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe. The Somali presidency is under fire for allegedly funding a propaganda...
With allegations of blackmail and misuse of international funds, Somalia’s leader is accused of sacrificing national stability and democracy for personal political gain. Imagine a country...
Amid energy ambitions, Türkiye’s flagship vessel heads to Somali waters, seeking oil and gas reserves in uncharted territories. Türkiye is taking bold steps into Somalia’s untapped...
Somaliland’s Unstoppable Rise: A Beacon of Progress While Somalia Stumbles in Chaos. In an era where democracy is both revered and challenged, the contrast between Somaliland...
Edna Adan: A Visionary Leader and Advocate for Somaliland’s Path Forward In the rugged terrain of the Horn of Africa, few individuals have left a lasting...
Islamic State presence in Somalia has doubled over the past year, raising concerns about increased foreign fighter involvement and regional destabilization. The number of Islamic State...
Addis Ababa emphasizes regional development goals while Somalia and Egypt express concerns over territorial and security implications. Ethiopia’s recent agreement with Somaliland has drawn strong reactions...
A motion to oust Foreign Minister Ahmed Macalin Fiqi ignites political warfare in Somalia as MPs accuse him of turning his ministry into a personal empire...
The Dark Turn: A 13-Year-Old Incident Comes to Light Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan, whose infectious anthem “Wavin’ Flag” became the heartbeat of the 2010 World Cup, now...
Foreign Minister Taye and U.S. Assistant Secretary Phee Highlight Mutual Commitment to Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Taye Atske Selassie,...
An Egyptian warship has quietly docked in Somalia, unloading a massive cache of weapons. Anti-aircraft guns, artillery, and high-tech military equipment were swiftly transferred to Somali...