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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...
New projects aim to support 80,000 Somali households with sustainable livelihoods and financial stability over five years. The United States has announced a $28 million investment...
Hajj costs for Somali pilgrims rise to $4,604, significantly higher than regional neighbors, sparking debates over transparency and affordability. The Somali Ministry of Endowments and Islamic...
Ethiopia and Somalia are navigating a critical juncture in their bilateral relationship, with the recent visit by Ethiopia’s Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa to Mogadishu signaling...
The influx of foreign fighters into Somalia has significantly bolstered the Islamic State’s presence in the region, amplifying concerns about the group’s growing influence and international...
Attack underscores the growing threat of ISIS in Somalia as the group evolves into a strategic hub for global jihadist operations. The attack on a Puntland...
Cairo’s Expanded Role in the African Union Force Signals Broader Ambitions in the Horn of Africa Egypt is significantly expanding its military presence in Somalia as...
Intense assault highlights growing danger of IS-Somalia as Puntland intensifies counterterrorism efforts. Puntland Deputy Speaker Mohamed Shire Baari narrowly escaped a brazen attack by Islamic State...
Turkish firm Favori’s unchecked operations in Somalia expose systemic issues tied to President Erdogan’s influence. The management of Somalia’s Mogadishu Aden Abdulle International Airport by Turkish...
Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin faces allegations as Somali government intensifies anti-corruption efforts. The Somali government’s decision to place Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin, the Commander...
Disagreements over troop allocations prompt Burundi to end its 17-year involvement in Somalia’s security operations. Burundi, a cornerstone of African Union peacekeeping efforts in Somalia for...
Mohamed Mire, head of Al-Shabab’s regions department, killed in coordinated strike with Somali government. A U.S.-led drone strike in Somalia has eliminated Mohamed Mire, a senior...
The revelation that Somali Al-Shabaab operatives have infiltrated Yemen to support the Houthis represents a perilous new dimension in the region’s already volatile conflict. Intelligence reports...
The recent deadly clash between Somali and Ethiopian forces in Doolow, Jubaland, raises significant questions about external influences and the fragile balance of power in the...
Sweden’s Diplomatic Position on Somaliland and Regional Stability in the Horn of Africa – The debate over Somaliland’s recognition has sparked a heated exchange between Markus...
Analysis: Piracy Revisited – Economic Despair and Illicit Exploitation – The reemergence of Somali piracy along the Indian Ocean is both a tragedy and a cautionary...
The recent decision by the Mogadishu administration to engage the lobbying firm BGR Group at a staggering cost of $50,000 per month epitomizes the ongoing dysfunction...
The hijacking of a Chinese-owned fishing vessel near Puntland, Somalia, accompanied by a $10 million ransom demand, highlights a troubling resurgence of piracy in the region....
The European Council on 16 December decided to prolong the mandate of the EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA and of the EU’s military training mission in...
Can Turkey’s diplomatic efforts hold against regional complexities and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa? The Turkish-brokered Ethiopian-Somalian joint declaration has generated cautious optimism, but...
The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on the renewal of sanctions against Al-Shabaab, Somalia’s most dangerous militant group. The proposed resolution, led by...
Strategic town’s fall deepens federal-regional tensions in Somalia Jubbaland forces delivered a significant blow to Somalia’s Federal Government by seizing the strategic border town of Raskambooni,...
Women in Somalia’s fisheries sector take center stage in a groundbreaking initiative addressing systemic challenges. A two-day workshop hosted by EUCAP Somalia and Somalia’s Ministry of...
With ATMIS transitioning out and AUSSOM stepping in, fears of an Al-Shabaab resurgence grow. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is set to conclude...
Somaliland, located in the Horn of Africa, has declared its independence from United Kingdom on 26 Jun 1960, Somaliland is a neighbor of Somalia, a state...
Pirates demand ransom after turning on the Chinese crew they were contracted to safeguard, raising fears of a resurgence in Indian Ocean piracy. Somali pirates hijacked...
Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s largest telecommunications provider, is advancing its commitment to renewable energy by developing solar-powered data centers, a key move to support both local and...
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a $171 million funding appeal to provide critical assistance to 1.8 million people in Somalia throughout 2025, including...
The Somali government has announced a historic debt forgiveness agreement with France, amounting to $145.6 million. This move marks a significant milestone in Somalia’s ongoing efforts...
The crisis of HIV stigma in Puntland, Somalia, reveals the intersection of public health challenges and deeply entrenched societal attitudes. Despite efforts to expand access to...
Somalia’s federal government has escalated its standoff with Jubaland by requesting an Interpol Red Notice for the arrest of Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known...
The escalating political crisis between Somalia’s federal government and Jubaland has entered a dangerous phase, with mutual arrest warrants intensifying hostilities. On Wednesday, Mogadishu’s Banadir Regional...
The Somali federal government has deployed military forces to the Juba region following the contentious re-election of Ahmed Islam Mohamed, widely known as “Madobe,” as Jubaland’s...
Somalia’s federal government has established the Independent National Electoral and Boundary Commission, paving the way for the country’s first direct elections in more than 50 years....
A Standoff Between Mogadishu and Jubaland Threatens to Ignite into Conflict Amidst Political Turmoil As tensions escalate between Somalia’s Federal Government and Jubaland following President Ahmed...
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...
The United Kingdom has pledged an additional £7.5 million to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), bolstering efforts to ensure a smooth transition...
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...