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Northeastern State's Bold Strike: A New Chapter in the Fight Against ISIS BOSASO, Somalia - Armed with grit, guts, and a little help from some international friends, Northeastern State's security force launched a daring aerial assault against ISIS. This late-night venture, set under a canopy of stars, zeroed in on the elusive positions of Islamic State in the craggy landscapes around Isku-Shuban. It was like finding a needle in a haystack, only with more drones and less poking. The darkness didn't dampen the effectiveness…

Islamic State Fighters Wave the White Flag: A Surrender Story in Northeastern State, Somalia AXADLE, Somalia — Well, here’s a twist in the tale: the usually elusive foreign fighters of the notorious Islamic State have decided to call it a day and surrendered to the local defenders of Somalia's Northeastern State State. This surprising turn of events was revealed by none other than the chatty Information Minister, Mahmoud Aided Dirir, who's got his fingers on the pulse…

Regional Backing Soars as Northeastern State Readies for Militant Showdown BOSASO, Somalia - Shortly after marking a significant triumph against ISIS forces, Northeastern State has begun rallying its local populace in preparation for major military action targeting insurgents entrenched in the Bari region's rugged terrains. The residents of the area have started rallying behind the forces as they prepare for an extensive assault on the ISIS faction. The Al-Shabaab and ISIS factions hold fort in the craggy landscapes of the…

In a recent rally, Donald Trump firmly asserted to his followers that he is "not a Nazi." His statement aimed to counter accusations of authoritarianism, notably from a former senior aide who had labeled him a fascist. As the election heads into its tense final week, the rivalry between him and Kamala Harris, the sitting vice president, has escalated, with both sides intensifying their political discourse amidst a historic campaign. Harris, a Democrat, has accused Trump of inciting division across the nation. While she…

The storm clouds of conflict hover ominously as Iran launches missiles at Israel. Here's the nitty-gritty of their military arsenals.Late Tuesday, Iran unleashed a salvo of at least 180 ballistic missiles at key Israeli cities.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran declared this bombardment a reprisal for Israeli raids in Gaza and Lebanon that resulted in civilian casualties, also citing the assassinations of notable figures from IRGC, Hamas, and Hezbollah. Targeting three strategic military locales in Tel…

Somalis protest in opposition to Al-Shabaab as military steps up offensive GALKAYO, Somalia - Sections of Galkayo residents have gathered within the streets to protest in opposition to Al-Shabaab militants who've made forays into the world in central Somalia, a spot dominated by the Al-linked group. -Qaida. Al-Shabaab militants have stepped up their actions within the area, primarily…

Report: Eritrean troops put together offensive in Tigray ETHIOPIA- A report launched by the European Union on the present state of affairs in Ethiopia paints an image of a troubled nation with a myriad of challenges, one thing that would take a number of months earlier than a peaceable decision is discovered. In the report, which has since been leaked, the European Union observes that "there…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali national army soldiers have killed more than 279 al-Shabaab militants across the country in the past month, adding even more hope to the war against the militants, which has wreaked havoc across the country. State media and a senior military official confirmed the successes on Monday, amid ongoing operations in most parts of the Horn of Africa country as senatorial elections began. Al-Shabaab has been fighting to overthrow the fragile UN-backed Somali administration for more than a decade…

The opponent gave a muscular speech on Friday, July 2, during a press release. He condemns the latest anti-terrorism laws. The leader of the Pastef Party accuses France of "neocolonialism" and once again warns President Macky Sall against a possible candidacy for a third term in 2024. After the riots in March and before the next election, Ousmane Sonko consolidates his political position. .…

The Tigray region is being reorganized after an offensive led by the Tigrayan rebels. They recovered the provincial capital Mekele on Monday 28 June. And the other cities in the region during the day on Tuesday and took advantage of the withdrawal of the Ethiopian and Eritrean armies. The federal government has announced a unilateral ceasefire, which has so far been ignored by Tigrayan forces.…