By Osman A Hassan In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, many observers have noted a dramatic shift in the dynamics of American politics. The Democratic Party, which has long been a dominant force in shaping policy and discourse in the United States, is now facing significant challenges that threaten its cohesion and future...
MOGADISHU (Reuters) — Somalia said on Thursday its army and allied clan militias have fought off coordinated raids on villages by the Islamist al Shabaab armed group in the country’s south, killing more than 130 attackers. The al Qaeda-linked militant group has conducted a bloody insurgency in southern and central Somalia since 2007, killing thousands...
Bosaso (WDN)- The Puntland State of Somalia engaged in a fierce war with the ISIS-Somalia, has achieved significant military successes. In a press release issued today, Puntland authorities announced that their forces have inflicted heavy losses on ISIS militants, dealing a major blow to the group’s operational capabilities. The press release detailed the losses on...
KHARTOUM – Sudan recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest against Nairobi’s hosting of a meeting to discuss the formation of a parallel government. A Foreign Ministry statement said Kamal Jabara was summoned “for consultations in response to Kenya’s hosting of meetings involving the Rapid Support Forces ((RSF) militia and its allies, in a...
The African Union announced Monday that Libya will host the 2026 African-Turkish Summit. The decision was adopted during the 38th African Union summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from Feb. 15-16, according to a statement from Libya’s Presidential Council. “This decision is the result of the diplomatic efforts made by the Libyan delegation during the summit, led by...
By Dr. Mursal M. Khaliif, member of SFP Recent events in Somalia have raised the real prospect of an Al Shabaab revival, to the point that the fundamentalist, insurgent group could overtake the government. This would bring ruin to the country and endanger the entire Horn of Africa region. The ongoing battle between Puntland Security...
By Abdikarim H. Abdi Buh For decades, Raila Odinga has been Kenya’s most polarizing political figure—a fighter, a reformist, a freedom crusader, and, to his critics, a perpetual troublemaker. He has challenged governments, survived detention, led mass protests, and redefined opposition politics. Yet, despite all his efforts, he has never ruled Kenya. Many believe this...
ISTANBUL- The largest military exercise of the US African Command is currently being led by the US Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in East Africa. Hosted by Kenya for the fourth year in a row, this year the 11-day Justified Accord is welcoming around 1,300 personnel from 15 countries through Friday, said a...
By Terence Baker, CoStar The stakeholders involved in bringing a luxury hotel to Mogadishu, Somalia, hope the development can begin to rehabilitate the image of the Eastern African nation. In December, developers broke ground on the Mogadishu Rotana, a 261-room hotel with an additional 60 apartments near Aden Adde International Airport, the main airport in Somalia’s...
(ERGO) – Maxamuud Axmed Nuunow oo ah aabbaha qoys toddobo qof ah waxay cunno xumo, hoy la’aan iyo biyo yari ku wajahayaan duleedka Baydhabo, halkaas oo ay barakac ku tageen 20 bishii hore ee Janaayo. Abaar saameyay ayaa ka dishay 20 lo’ ah iyo 30 ari ah oo ay ku tiirsanaayeen. Xaaladdan waxay ku kaliftay in...