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Djibouti Initiates Drone Strike Close to Ethiopian Frontier
An Escalating Conflict: Djibouti Deploys Drone Strike Near Ethiopian Border
In a bold and contentious operation near its border with Ethiopia, Djibouti's security forces employed drones to execute a strategic attack. The result? Eight fighters from a known rebel faction were reportedly eliminated. However, amid the chaos, civilian casualties were also reported, leaving a haunting ambiguity about the true cost of conflict.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, the…
UK and Somalia Bolster Security Alliance to Tackle al-Shabaab and ISIS Threats
Mogadishu — In the bustling heart of Somalia's capital, a significant discussion unfolded on a sun-drenched Sunday. The United Kingdom reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to aiding Somalia's battle against the shadowy specters of terrorism. This pivotal meeting brought together Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, the distinguished Somali Police Chief, and Mike Nithavrianakis, the resolute UK Ambassador.
The dialogue dipped into critical questions: How can further cooperation be harnessed to counter the looming threats…
How the US Strategized Air Attacks on ISIS in Somalia’s Northeastern State Region
BOSASO, Somalia: US Military's Calculated Airstrikes in Northeastern State
In an audacious maneuver, the US Africa Command recently executed a series of rare airstrikes against ISIS targets in Northeastern State, Somalia. This marks perhaps only the second recorded instance of the command confronting Islamist extremists in the region, resulting in the demise of multiple militants, including some key figures.
Back in May 2024, a significant operation was initiated, aiming to neutralize Abdulkadir Mumin,…
Egypt and Djibouti Engage in Dialogue on Somalia’s Progress and Measures to Foster Stability in the Horn of Africa
What do a leader of a North African nation and the foreign affairs minister of a small East African country have in common? Quite a lot, it seems. On a recent Sunday in the bustling heart of Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, convened to deliberate on the pressing issues facing Somalia and the collective endeavors required to restore tranquility and stability in the Horn of Africa.
A communiqué from the Egyptian presidency underscored the…
Northeastern State Expresses Gratitude to U.S. and UAE for Airstrikes Against ISIS in Bari Area
Garowe (AX) – In a gesture that underscores the complexities of international alliances, the Northeastern State regional state has publicly extended its heartfelt appreciation to the United States and the United Arab Emirates. These nations have played a pivotal role in the ongoing military operations against ISIS militants entrenched in the rugged Al-Miskat mountains of the Bari region.
The weight of the situation in this craggy landscape is not lost upon Northeastern State officials. In a carefully crafted…
Calling All Researchers from the Developing World: Join Forces!
The date was January 23, 2025, when the venerable halls of Lomonosov Moscow State University reverberated with the voices of intellects from around the world. The Faculty of Global Studies played host to an ambitious International Scientific and Practical Conference titled "Russia, Brazil and Africa: Strengthening Cooperation of the Global South." Ever wonder how alliances of the intellect can craft answers to looming global threats and challenges? As Napoleon famously put it, "Imagination rules the world," and here it was…
Drone Strike Claims Lives of Eight in Ethiopia
Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia - In an increasingly volatile region near the Djibouti-Ethiopia border, a series of drone strikes unfolded on January 30, 2025, engulfing the quiet Siyaru Kebele area in chaos. Sources confirm that more than eight lives were abruptly ended, while many were left nursing wounds both physical and emotional. The aerial assault paints a grim picture—one that's fast becoming the new normal for residents living on the edge of two nations.
Siyaru Kebele, nestled within Ethiopia's…
NISA Head Urged to Promptly Release Journalist Sharif Abdi from Unjust Detention in Mogadishu
Somali Journalists Syndicate Urges Release of Detained Journalist
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 02 February, 2024
Journalism, often described as the first rough draft of history, faces a gripping challenge in Somalia. Sharif Abdi, an independent journalist with a critical eye, has become the latest symbol in this enduring struggle. On the evening of January 25, in the heart of Mogadishu's Waberi district, the quiet of night was disrupted as armed…
Somalia’s Police Chief Engages in Security Talks with UK Officials
In the bustling heart of Mogadishu, an emblem of resilience and endurance, an extraordinary meeting unfolded. On a Sunday that would quietly mark another chapter in Somalia's unfolding narrative, General Asad Osman Abdullahi Diyano, at the helm of the Somali Police Force, found himself in earnest discourse with Michael Nithavrianakis, the UK Ambassador to Somalia. What were they pondering over this crisp afternoon? The labyrinthine intricacies of reinforcing security collaboration and exhilarant counter-terrorism strategies.…
Prime Minister Barre Engages with Palestinian Ambassador, Reiterates Commitment to Palestinian Rights
Mogadishu (AX) – Under the gentle gaze of a sunlit Mogadishu sky, Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre sat opposite the freshly minted Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Rowaid Adil Mohamed. Their meeting, held within the ornate confines of the Prime Minister's office, was more than a mere formality; it whispered of history, a narrative stretching beyond the horizon of the present moment.
Is there a bond thicker than one forged in shared struggles and aspirations? Such is the connection between Somalia and Palestine.…