Somalia
Somali Forces Kill Over 130 Al-Shabaab, Thwart Major Assault on Kudhaa
Somali forces kill more than 130 Al-Shabaab militants to repel major attack on Kudhaa, ministry says MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Forces Kill Two Suspects During Salal Region Security Raid
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 HARGEISA — North Western State of Somalia security forces killed two suspected gunmen and arrested several…
Somalia
Telecom giant Hormuud alleges Kenyan forces destroyed networks in southern Somalia
Somalia’s largest telecommunications provider, Hormuud Telecom, on Monday accused Kenyan government forces of deliberately destroying its equipment and facilities in…
World
Syrian army advances in northern Syria, expelling Kurdish forces
Syria’s army advanced across swathes of the country’s north, dislodging Kurdish-led forces from pockets of territory where they had exercised…
East-Africa
Somali, African Union and Ugandan forces kill over 30 al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle
Somali, AU and Ugandan troops kill 30-plus al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle operation MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed…
Somalia
Somalia deploys ex-Puntland State forces to Sool frontline amid ongoing tensions
Somalia deploys former Puntland State forces to Sool front lines as president plans landmark Las Anod visit Units from Danab…
Somalia
Somali forces bomb al-Shabaab safe house hosting senior leadership meetings
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency, working with international security partners, carried out an airstrike on…
World
What Key Forces Will Shape Iran’s Future in the Coming Decade
Iran’s most serious street challenge in years is testing the durability of its theocratic state, as two weeks of protests…
Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with…
Somalia
Somali and U.S. Forces Destroy al-Shabab Explosives Factory in Middle Juba
Somali, U.S. forces destroy al-Shabab explosives factory in Middle Juba, kill 18 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National Army forces, working…
World
Russia warns foreign forces in Ukraine would be lawful military targets
Russia warns Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be “legitimate combat targets,” escalating tensions after the U.K. and France announced…
