Somalia has put forward a proposal to grant the United States “exclusive control” over key air bases and ports in a move that could reshape the strategic landscape of the Horn of Africa. A letter dated March 16, addressed from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to U.S. President Donald Trump, outlines the offer, which includes […]
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 […]
•President’s Visit to Frontlines Signals Intensified Push Against Extremism Mogadishu, Somalia| In a bold move underscoring his administration’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia arrived at the frontlines of the ongoing military campaign against the al-Shabaab militant group. The visit, which took him to […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Mogadishu’s Xamar-Jajab district while en route to join Somali National Army (SNA) troops in Hirshabelle for Iftar. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has once again highlighted the persistent security threats posed by the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. The Attack and Its […]
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 […]
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 […]
