US Strikes Kill Key ISIL Figures in Puntland, Somalia
The Government of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region has confirmed on February 2 that recent US military strikes in the Golis Mountains have successfully killed key […]
Somalia
Puntland Bans Illegal Foreign Entry and Cracks Down on IS Terror Financing
Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland region have implemented on January 28 a ban on the illegal entry of foreigners and ordered telecom companies to deactivate SIM […]
Over 20 Killed in Clashes Between Puntland Forces and Islamic State Militants
Fighting between Puntland security forces and Islamic State (IS) militants in Somalia has resulted in the deaths of over 20 people, with more than 10 […]
Somalia and Ethiopia Resolve Dispute Over Somaliland, MoU, Set to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
Somalia has announced that obstacles preventing Ethiopia’s participation in the new African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been resolved. This follows the resolution of […]
Ethiopia, Somalia pursue reconciliation amid naval-base controversy
Ethiopia’s Defense Minister, Aisha Mohammed Mussa, arrived in Somalia on Thursday, marking the first major bilateral visit since relations soured last year over Addis Ababa’s […]
Somalia: Puntland Authorities repel attack, blame ISIS
The Islamic State (IS) group maintains a relatively small presence in Somalia compared to the more dominant al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab. However, the United Nations has warned […]
AU-PSC: Morocco Urges Sustainable, Predictable Financing for Post-ATMIS in Somalia
Morocco underscored before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) the importance of sustainable and predictable financing for post-ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in […]
Somalia, Ethiopia Forge Landmark Pact to Ease Regional Tensions and Ensure Sea Access
Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a significant agreement aimed at resolving a longstanding dispute involving the breakaway region of Somaliland and Ethiopia’s quest for reliable […]
Regional Power Struggle Intensifies in Somalia’s Political Landscape
Political tensions escalate in Somalia as Jubbaland state announces complete suspension of relations with the federal government, marking significant deterioration in regional stability. The diplomatic […]
At least 22 Somalis dead off Madagascar
Madagascar authorities announced on Monday November 25 that they had rescued 48 Somali nationals from two boats found adrift off the island’s coast, following the […]