World
Kurdish militias reach deal to merge with Syrian government forces
Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have reached a sweeping agreement to fold Kurdish security units and their…
forces
Somalia
EU backlash mounts after Trump’s military threats, dismissal of NATO forces
Europe’s leaders condemned U.S. President Donald Trump after he questioned the value of NATO allies and floated military options over…
World
Syrian government, Kurdish forces extend ceasefire to transfer ISIS prisoners
Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have extended their truce by 15 days to support a U.S.-led effort…
Somalia
Inside Somalia’s Anti-Terror Campaign: How Government Forces Foiled Al-Shabaab Plots
Somalia foils suspected al-Shabab plot in Mogadishu: Five arrested, explosives seized MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali security forces arrested five suspected…
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…
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…
