Hargeisa, Somaliland| The Republic of Somaliland has officially suspended all ongoing and future dialogue with the Federal Government of Somalia, following what it described as a provocative and unlawful visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to the disputed city of Las Anod on April 12. The visit, which was unannounced and uncoordinated with […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| A Kenyan-registered cargo plane crashed southwest of Mogadishu on Saturday evening, killing all five people on board. The tragic accident occurred as the aircraft was returning from a supply mission to the African Union forces in Somalia. Crash Details and Aircraft Information The ill-fated plane, a DHC-5D Buffalo with registration 5Y-RBA, was operated […]
Garowe, Somalia| Puntland has strongly opposed Somalia’s National Identification Card registration initiative, calling it a politically motivated scheme that threatens the region’s autonomy. The semi-autonomous state warned its residents against participating in the program, arguing that it is legally questionable, financially burdensome, and a potential tool for political manipulation. In an official statement on Tuesday, […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| Somalia’s ongoing military offensive against Al-Shabaab continues to gain momentum as the Somali National Army (SNA) intensifies efforts to eradicate the terrorist group from its remaining strongholds. In recent weeks, the national forces have secured significant victories, particularly in rural Middle Shabelle, where Al-Shabaab’s presence has been rapidly diminishing. However, as the militant […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) recently conducted an intensive military exercise, codenamed “Silent Thunder,” aimed at bolstering the capabilities of its Force Protection Unit (FPU) and refining ROLE 1 medical procedures. This initiative underscores the mission’s commitment to maintaining high levels of security, operational effectiveness, and readiness in a volatile […]
•Deadly Car Bomb Attack Rocked Beledweyne Hotel as al-Shabaab Militants Escape After Prolonged Battle. •The militants reportedly escape undetected after a grueling 36-Hour Siege Beledweyne, Somalia| A devastating car bomb explosion at the Cairo Hotel (Hotel Qaahira) in Beledweyne on Tuesday triggered an hours-long militant assault that left several people dead, including high-profile elders and […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| Ethiopia’s air force has conducted airstrikes against Al-Shabaab positions in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, marking a significant escalation in regional counterterrorism efforts. The strikes, confirmed by Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuur on Friday, targeted key militant strongholds in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia. Strategic Coordination and Growing Security Ties Minister […]
•Leaders Discuss Gaza Reconstruction, Syrian Stability, and Israeli Actions In a significant diplomatic development, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Syria’s newly installed leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Cairo for the first time. The high-profile meeting, centered on the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza, also touched upon Syria’s evolving political landscape and broader regional tensions. Sharaa’s […]
Garowe, Somalia| Puntland security forces have seized what they describe as a major headquarters of ISIS-affiliated militants in the Cal-Miskaad mountain range, marking a significant development in ongoing counterterrorism efforts in northeastern Somalia. The Puntland Counterterrorism Center confirmed the capture of the base, located in Buqa-Caleed, as part of broader operations aimed at weakening the […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group engaged in Sudan’s brutal civil war, has taken a significant step toward forming a breakaway government. During a political event in Nairobi, Kenya, the RSF’s deputy leader, Abdul Rahim Dagalo—who is currently under U.S. sanctions—was received by a large gathering of supporters. Although a […]
