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 […]
•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 […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, hosted a crucial meeting with the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, at Villa Somalia during the Ethiopian leader’s official working visit to the country. The discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing cooperation in security, […]
•This Has Been Hailed as A New Milestone in Somali Music Somali songstress Najma Nashaad has reached a major career milestone with her latest music video, Damashaad, amassing an impressive 1 million views on YouTube in less than a month. This achievement underscores her growing influence in the Somali music industry and beyond, as her […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Somalia and Ethiopia announced on Saturday the restoration of full diplomatic relations, marking the end of a year-long rift that had posed significant challenges to stability in the volatile Horn of Africa. The announcement followed a visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Addis Ababa, where he met with Ethiopian Prime […]
