In a major security breakthrough, Puntland Defense Forces have intercepted a ship carrying a large cache of illegal weapons off…
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Addis Ababa, July 15, 2025 (ENA) — The National Intelligence and Security Service has announced today the arrest of 82…
By Cirka News DHAHAR β Intense clashes have erupted in the strategic town of Dhahar of Haylaan region as Puntland…
President Donald Trump threatened duties of 30% on products from Mexico and the European Union in two letters he released…
Decapitating Daesh’s top leadership continues to be a fundamental, strategic component of @PL_CTOperations overarching mission objectives. The relentless pursuit of…
Iranian missiles targeted the largest US military base in the Middle East, Al-Udeid, in what it said was a response…
Friday, the 13th of June 2025, proved deadly for Tehran, as the Islamic Republic of Iran suffered a catastrophic blow when Israeli…
Ramesh Viswashkumar, the only known survivor out of the 242 people onboard an Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday,…
The United States and China have agreed on a framework to implement their trade truce, officials on both sides said…
Mogadishu β As Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) gears up for his transition to a controversial “One-Person-One-Vote” (1P1V) electoral system, slated…
Garowe, the capital city of Puntland, an autonomous region in eastern Africa, is undergoing significant transformation as part of a…
1. Introduction The debate over the future of the Somali Peninsula, whether through a repaired federation, confederation, or formal dissolution,…
over two stages, they said. Five Israeli captives will be released at the beginning, with the other five freed on…
There is no excitement as the camera passes. The children barely glance. What can surprise a child who lives among…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring the U.S. to block F-35 sales to TΓΌrkiye, seeking to maintain Israelβs military…
Title: Suspected Torture Death: The Case of General Sheegoow and the Accountability of Somaliaβs Security Apparatus 1. Introduction. The unexpected…
Idil News, In a significant step toward deepening military ties in East Africa, U.S. commanders touched down in Bosaso, Puntland…
Cirka News, In a troubling development, Al-Shabaab has released a video showing its fighters operating in the Golis Mountains of…
Report on the Situation of Somali Agriculture: Mismanagement, Funding Issues, and the Need for Reform βΈ» Introduction Agriculture is a…
Senior Somali military commander killed by a man wearing military uniform in Addow Dibille area near Afgoye town, Saturday. Commander…
Navigating the Transition of the Global Order: A Strategic Imperative for Somalia April 4, 2025 βAn open letter to all…
The airstrike occurred southeast of Bosaso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia. AFRICOMβs initial assessment is that multiple enemy combatants were killed…
βDadka laga tirada badan yahayβ (People who are fewer in number): Reflections on language, politics and ethics in Somali society…
Bosaso, Puntland β Dr. Mohamed Abdullahi Hassan, a British health professional of Puntland descent and a founding member of the…
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against multiple ISIS-Somalia targets on…
Bosaso, March 29, 2025 β Powerful airstrikes were heard today, Saturday, in the areas between the Miraale and Baalade valleys,…
Greenland is rich in natural resources, including zinc, lead, gold, iron ore, rare earth elements (REEs), copper and oil. It…
Introduction J. Peter Pham, a seasoned expert on African security and U.S. foreign policy, has consistently advocated for a decentralized…
By TUNΓ DEMIRTAΕ, & AFIFA A. WARSAME Garowe, (Idil News) β Somalia’s prolonged conflict, exacerbated by climate change and mass…
Date: March 27, 2025 Classification: Confidential Prepared by: NISA Officer Executive Summary President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has embarked on an…
Mogadishu, Somalia β As Somalia continues its battle against Al-Shabaab (Khawarij) insurgents, diplomatic missions and international partners are being urged…
Mogadishu, Somalia β The security situation in Somalia is deteriorating as Al-Shabaab militants make strategic territorial gains, while international funding…
Nairobi, (Idil News) – A cargo plane with four to five crew members on board crashed late Saturday in the…
Al-Shabaab has taken control of three critical bridges in Lower Shabelle, raising major concerns about the security of Mogadishu. The…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β An assassination attempt by the militant group al-Shabaab on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamudβs convoy in…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β On Tuesday, a significant incident occurred in Mogadishu when a powerful explosion struck the El-Gaabta intersection…
Published by MP Dr. Abdillahi Hashi AbibAs a Member of Parliament committed to fiscal oversight and institutional integrity, I have…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β A wave of criticism has swept across Somalia following a controversial cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister…
Jowhar, (Idil News) β A captured Somali National Army (SNA) soldier has delivered a damning account of dysfunction and despair…
Bosaso, (Idil News) β Acting UN Special Representative James Swan visited Puntland’s commercial capital, Bosaso, accompanied by senior officials from…
Ref: GSH/XX/CXA/CYB_3 Date: 15/03/2025To: Speaker of the House of People of Federal Republic of SomaliaTo: International Parliamentary Union – IPUCc:…
Somalilandβs Pursuit of Recognition: A Reality Check Can Somaliland Attain Recognition from the Federal Government of Somalia? The question of…
(Idil News) Saturday, 15 March 2025, the Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Republic of Somalia,…
Several employees at Voice of America were placed on paid leave on Saturday, one day after PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ signed an executive…
Federal government of Somalia stands at a critical juncture, grappling with an escalating security crisis driven by the persistent threat…
and inclusive Africa where all Africa citizens can benefit from the economic growth, improved well-being and welfare, justice, and freedoms.…
Garowe, (Idil News) β AΒ civil court in Garowe, the capital of the Puntland State, sentenced security guard Abdifitah Abdinur to…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β A federal lawmaker accused allies of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday of diverting national security…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β More than 100 members of Somaliaβs Federal Parliament have called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β The latest updates on a significant attack occurred at 9.00 local time in a hotel within…
A powerful airstrike has targeted fleeing ISIS militants regrouping in the Miiraale Valley within the Calmiskaad mountain range. The operation…
A powerful airstrike has targeted fleeing ISIS militants reestablishing themselves in the Miiraale Valley in the Cal Miskaad mountains range.…
Somaliaβs Internal and External Challenges and Strategies to Safeguard Sovereignty Xamar News EditorBy Xamar News Editor9 March 2025Updated:9 March 20255…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β Al Shabaab militants seized several villages near Cadale in Somaliaβs Middle Shabelle region on Saturday, intensifying…
Nairobi, (Idil News) β Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly recaptured new areas in Middle Shabelle region within the past 24 hours, including…
The UN-sponsored government in Mogadishu is in a state of disarray, retaliating against Washington, DC, and arresting journalists who attempted…
Mogadishu, (Idil News) β the majority of central and south Somaliaβs fall into chaos as Al-Shabaab militants unleash hell in…
EthiopiaΒ has officially joined the ranks of Africaβs top arms exporters, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announcing that the country…
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu is tracking credible information related to potential imminent attacks against multiple locations in Somalia including…
The decision by President Said Abdullahi Deni to grant amnesty to those who assisted and supported ISIS operatives has shocked…