Puntland to Release hijacked Ship After Turkish Diplomatic Intervention
Authorities in Puntland have agreed to release a Comoros-flagged vessel carrying weapons after a diplomatic visit by Turkey’s ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş. The ship, which had been held at…
Burundi Troops’ Exit Triggers AU strategic failure as Al-Shabaab Gains Ground
Since early this year, the security landscape in central Somalia has deteriorated at a disturbing pace, revealing the glaring failure of the African Union mission and the troop-contributing countries that…
Tensions Soar as UAE and Turkey’s Shadow War Expands into Somalia
Turkey–UAE Shadow War Escalates as Puntland Accused of Aiding RSF Genocide and Seizing Turkish Weapons Shipment Khartoum / Mogadishu – July 26, 2025 The covert confrontation between Turkey and the…
Vessel Seized by Puntland Forces Sparks Geopolitical Tensions in Somalia
A Comoros-flagged cargo vessel carrying military equipment destined for Somalia was intercepted and seized last week by Puntland Security Forces in the port city of Bosaso, prompting international condemnation and…
Somalia Rejects Ethiopia’s Request to Join Naval Exercise, Citing Maritime Sovereignty
Somalia has formally rejected a request from Ethiopia to participate in an upcoming multinational maritime exercise in Somali territorial waters, citing clear violations of international law and asserting its full…
William Ruto and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Attend Tokyo TICAD Summit
Kenyan President William Ruto and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud are expected to attend the upcoming Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) summit scheduled to take place in Yokohama…
Puntland Forces Hijack Turkish Vessel, Escalating Tensions Between Turkey and UAE Over Somalia
In a bold and highly provocative act, armed operatives affiliated with Puntland’s PMPF (Puntland Maritime Police Force), a UAE-funded paramilitary unit, have seized a Turkish vessel en route to Mogadishu…
Burundi Troops Likely to Remain in Somalia Despite AU Mission Transition
Burundian troops stationed in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region appear set to remain in place well beyond the official conclusion of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), even though…
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Somalia – Presidents of Somalia and Egypt Set to Hold High-Stakes Talks in Alamein
A new diplomatic summit is set to take place in the coming hours between the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh…
Qatar Reaffirms Support for Somalia’s Unity Amid Somaliland Separatist Campaign
In a high-level diplomatic meeting held in Doha, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed…
Behind Bosaso Airport, the UAE’s key hub for supplying arms to Sudan
Embroiled in the Sudanese civil war, Abu Dhabi has established an airlift to supply the RSF with weapons and paramilitaries.…
At Least 16 Killed in Violent Clashes During Anti-Government Protests in Kenya
What began as a day of remembrance spiraled into bloodshed across Kenya on Wednesday, as mass protests against the government…
Somalia: Doha Gives Security Boost to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
The Qatari assistance includes logistics, training, intelligence sharing, and direct financial support for security sector institutions under the office of…
Al-Shabaab Launches Failed Assassination Attempt on Somalia’s Army Chief
In a bold and calculated move, the militant group Al-Shabaab attempted to assassinate Somalia’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Odowaa…
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Securities Exchange Plan Sparks Backlash Amid Economic Instability
The announcement of plans to launch a national securities exchange has sparked sharp criticism from economists and policy observers, who…
