Northeastern

Mogadishu (AX) – In a significant development, the Somali federal government has urged the Northeastern State regional administration to release the Sea World, a Comoros-flagged cargo vessel intercepted while on its way to Mogadishu. This ship was allegedly transporting military equipment and commercial goods under a bilateral defense agreement with Türkiye. The situation has unfolded under the watchful eyes of both regional and international stakeholders. On Wednesday, the federal government issued a strongly worded…

Maritime Concerns in Northeastern State: A Worrisome Discovery Off the Coast Bosaso (AX) — In a concerning development, authorities in Northeastern State of Somalia, Somalia, have reported the emergence of yet another Comoros-flagged vessel off the coast of the Bareedo district in the Raascayr region. This new sighting echoes earlier alerts, particularly in light of the recent interception of another ship, named Sea World, that was found carrying military equipment. The presence of this second vessel has…

Somalia: Northeastern State Unveils Reasons Behind Sea World Vessel Confiscation BOSASO, Somalia – In a move that has captured international attention, Northeastern State authorities have seized the Sea World vessel for maneuvering off Bareeda for two days without prior notification. What led to this drastic step? Let's unravel the layers of this complex story. Northeastern State officials pointed to violations of international maritime law, specifically citing the United Nations Convention on…

Bosaso (AX) — Security forces in Somalia’s Northeastern State region recently made a significant move that raises critical questions about maritime governance and arms control in the country. They intercepted a cargo vessel, purportedly carrying military equipment from Turkey, en route to the capital, Mogadishu. This incident not only underscores the complexities of Somalia's maritime laws but also hints at the ever-evolving dynamics of regional security. The vessel in question, the Sea World, bears a Comoros flag and…

Rising Concerns Over Arms Proliferation in Somalia On July 19, Raas Asayr regional prosecutor Abdirahman Mahamud Ali took a bold step by issuing a directive for a full criminal investigation under Article 24 of Somalia’s Criminal Procedure Code. This comprehensive inquiry mandates the police to not only trace the entry of a particular cargo but also to scrutinize how the weapons were handled and to identify those who might be implicated. This letter, a critical piece of communication, was also sent to the Northeastern…

SEA WORLD Arms Ship Breaks Down Off Northeastern State, Raising Questions About Arms Flow in Somalia BOSASO, Somalia (AX) — On July 18, 2025, the cargo ship SEA WORLD, registered under the Comoros flag (IMO: 9324411), encountered a mechanical failure near the shores of Bareeda, Northeastern State. Embarking from Dongguan, China, the ship made an unexpected stop at Port Sudan before heading towards Somali waters. In a surprising turn of events, before Northeastern State's government…

Bosaso (AX) — In a significant development, authorities in Northeastern State, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, have successfully intercepted a cargo ship suspected of transporting a substantial shipment of weapons and military vehicles. This vessel was reportedly en route to Mogadishu, the nation's bustling capital. Described as foreign-flagged, the ship was seized near the scenic coastal area of Bareeda in the Gardafuu region. Local officials have confirmed that the Northeastern State Maritime Police Force (PMPF) is…

Conflict in Dhahar: A Troubling Situation Unfolds On Tuesday, the quiet region of Dhahar, nestled within the vast expanse of Haylan, was anything but peaceful. The air was thick with tension as heavy clashes erupted between the Northeastern State security forces and clan militias aligned with local politicians. When the dust settled, the grim toll revealed that at least four soldiers had lost their lives, with ten others wounded. These numbers, however, tell just a fraction of the human toll and emotional…

Las Anod (AX) — In a significant turn of events within Somalia, the federal government has addressed a pressing concern regarding the ongoing military presence in the Dhahar district of the Haylan region. Authorities have called upon Northeastern State's regional leader, Said Abdullahi Deni, to withdraw the deployed forces, warning that their presence appears to be exacerbating local tensions rather than quelling terrorism, as intended. This critique comes in light of an official statement released by the Ministry of…

Major Security Operation in Ethiopia: 82 Arrested for Alleged ISIS Activities Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant law enforcement effort, Ethiopian security forces have apprehended 82 individuals believed to be involved in a plot orchestrated by the Islamic State group (ISIS). This operation has been described by authorities as a pivotal move to dismantle a burgeoning militant network within the country. The suspects, all Ethiopian nationals, were detained during a well-coordinated series of raids spanning 14 cities,…