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Amidst a backdrop of contentious geopolitics, Egypt is forging a path that defies conventional solutions. Unlike former U.S. President Donald Trump’s audacious proposition to depopulate the Gaza Strip for American takeover, Egypt's strategy has a touch of humanity: rebuilding Gaza without expelling its people. As reported by Egypt's state-affiliated Al-Ahram newspaper, the Egyptian initiative envisions creating "secure areas" in Gaza. This would enable Palestinians to stay while construction entities, Egyptian and…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the labyrinthine alleys of Jamaame district, nestled within Somalia's storied Lower Juba region, a quiet storm was brewing. It was a subtle chaos orchestrated with the precision of a maestro by the elite Danab commandos of the Somali National Army. But they were not alone in this symphony of military strategy. Alongside them, adding their own fierce cadence, were Jubbaland’s revered Dervish forces. Consider the complexity of such operations. How does one synchronize movements across such challenging…

Joint Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Operatives in Somalia’s Rugged Terrain BOSASO, Somalia - Under the scorching sun of Somalia's Cal-Miskaad mountains, a covert yet relentless battle unfolds. Here, the United States and US Africa Command intensify their airstrike operations, targeting the clandestine hideouts of ISIS militants. Why are these missions essential? The answer lies in the details: facilitating the local forces' giant strides against this insurgent group. In the past eight weeks, ISIS militants, once deemed…

Garowe (AX) – It's an all too familiar tragedy, but one that demands our attention: a recent attack by ISIS on Northeastern State security forces in the forbidding Al-Miskaat mountains of the Bari region has drawn serious condemnation from the United States. The embattled region, known for its rugged terrain and turbulent history, remains a front line in the ongoing global fight against extremism. In the wake of this devastating assault, the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu took a moment not just to issue a statement, but…

The shadowed peaks of the Al-Miskaat mountains in the Bari region of Northeastern State conceal a tense drama. Here, far from the bustling towns below, a critical operation unfolds. Experienced military tacticians have joined Northeastern State's forces, charged with the daunting task of eradicating ISIS militants from these rugged terrains. It is no small undertaking and certainly not for the faint-hearted. General Mohamed Hirsi Morgan, a seasoned veteran of the Somali National Army, and General Bashir America, once at the…

Underneath the sun-scorched skies of Luuq, a town steeped in both history and hardship, a poignant narrative unfolds—a story of transformation, redemption, and perhaps, hope. Isn't it curious how one decision can forever alter the arc of a life once lost to extremism? In an eerie yet expectant silence, Somali security forces watched as Abuukar Aadan Buulle, a man once entrenched in the militant web of Al-Shabaab, emerged from the shadows to renounce his past. A figure who had navigated through the underbelly of terror,…

BOSASO, Somalia - Nestled in the rough-hewn heart of northern Somalia, the Cal Miskaad mountains echo with the sound of conflict. The Washington Post recently shed light on these echoes, delving into a strenuous struggle that pits Northeastern State forces against resolute ISIS militants—a clash both fierce and relentless. But what truly unfolds in these arid landscapes, where the mountain air whispers tales of valor and hardship? These mountains, their terrains rugged and unforgiving, have long acted as refuges…

File Photo In a daring operation that embraced the vast, rugged terrain of northern Somalia, over thirty militants from the infamous Daesh/ISIS faction met their demise under a barrage of airstrikes on Wednesday. Located in the Bari province of the semi-autonomous Northeastern State region, these strikes were a concerted effort to dismantle terror networks that have long cast a shadow over the area. The focal point of these airstrikes, the Sheebaab area nestled in the Almiskaad mountains, became an intense arena of…

Beledweyne (AX) – In the often tumultuous chessboard of Somalia, where tactics and survival mingle intricately, the ebb and flow of conflict has confounded yet again. Al-Shabaab militants, those elusive insurgents with their unslakable thirst for turmoil, have found a new haunt—nestled by the murmuring banks of the Shabelle River in the Mahaday district, they plan their next move. Local inhabitants mutter about seeing swarms of militants sweeping into the area, battered from recent fierce skirmishes in Hiiraan. It’s as if…

Mogadishu (AX) – Gathered in the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam, leaders from across East and Southern Africa came together in a pivotal summit, as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visibly immersed himself last Saturday. The extraordinary meeting was a collective endeavor by the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a bold attempt to untangle the turbulent web of conflict that has recently engulfed the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The…