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Egyptian Military Cargo Ship Anchors in Somalia Amidst Horn of Africa Turbulence MOGADISHU, Somalia - Over the weekend, an Egyptian military cargo vessel docked along the Somali coast, as confirmed by various insiders. This arrival comes shortly after Egypt reaffirmed its pledge to uphold Somalia's sovereignty and territorial cohesion. The vessel purportedly offloaded an extensive consignment of heavy artillery and anti-tank weaponry, constituting the largest military aid dispatch to Somalia since the UN lifted its arms…

CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt is asking its folks living in North Western State of Somalia to pack up and bounce. This plea comes amidst a budding spat with Ethiopia that's heating up like a summer BBQ. The root of this friction? Well, back in January, Ethiopia inked a deal with North Western State of Somalia for a sweet spot on the Red Sea, securing a 50-year lease granting access to 20 km of coastline. Somalia thinks this deal is a high-stakes poker game that violates its territorial hand. Standing tall beside Somalia, Egypt…

As Hezbollah’s chief, Hassan Nasrallah, stood before the camera for a televised address on Thursday, the unmistakable sound of Israeli jets roaring overhead delivered a stark warning. This sonic disruption served not only to interrupt his speech but also to instill fear in many viewers across Lebanon, a message underscored by the previous week’s bombings targeting Hezbollah's communications systems. The blasts resulted in numerous fatalities, left countless individuals injured, and reverberated across the nation,…

Federal Government Halts Battalion Leader's Return As Tension Soars Mogadishu, Somalia — In recent revelations, the Federal Government has detained the commander of the 9th Battalion stationed in Xudur as he arrived at Aden Adde International Airport. The commander embarked from Baidoa following a security conclave targeting South West State’s stability, where he conferred with local chiefs and President Abdiaziz Laftagareen. Just as he was gearing up to head back to Xudur, plans went sideways. Sheikh Adan Madobe, Speaker…

Ethiopia-Somalia Talks in Turkey Delayed Amid Escalating Tensions ANKARA, Turkey - The high-stakes discussions between Ethiopia and Somalia, which many had hoped would ease rising tensions, have been shelved for now. This unexpected delay could further elevate the stress between the conflicting nations. According to informed sources, the pause might fan the flames of hostility even more. Turkey, eager to facilitate the dialogue, has already seen two failed attempts. They had proposed a third round of…

The situation took a dramatic turn this week when the Northeastern State Security Forces (PSF) slapped a security lockdown on Bosaso Airport, halting flights and urging civilians to clear the premises. The PSF accused the current airport managers of blocking their injured soldiers from getting medical evacuation to Mogadishu. “We must respect the authority of governance,” stated Dirir on Sunday. “Northeastern State is entitled to oversee Bosaso and the entirety of Northeastern State. Anyone with issues should seek legal…

Ethiopia Scoffs at Somalia's Rebel Support Threat, Calling It 'Absurd,' Escalating Strain ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the African Union, Nebiyu Tedla, has fired back at Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, over his cautionary remarks about aiding Ethiopian rebels. In a blunt post on X, Nebiyu labeled the claims as "absurd" and accused Fiqi of sidelining national progress for clan agendas. "It’s laughable to see Al-Shabaab sympathizers masquerading as…

Somaliland's Determined Pursuit of Red Sea Access Amid Neighborly Strains HARGEISA, Somalia - Somaliland, the self-declared independent region, has reiterated that their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia regarding access to the Red Sea is nearly finalized. Only the legal formalities await completion now. Essa Kayd, the Foreign Affairs and International Relations Minister, shared this update with diplomats in Hargeisa. He deemed the advancement as 'momentous and imminent.' Months back, Kayd indicated the…

Ethiopian Forces Seize Key Somali Airports Amid Soaring Tensions Mogadishu (AX)— Ethiopian troops have reportedly taken control of crucial airports in Somalia's Gedo region, such as those in Luuq, Dolow, and Bardhere. This move follows rumors that the Somali federal government plans to station Egyptian forces near the Ethiopian border. The entry of Ethiopian forces has alarmed local militias, who are reportedly mobilizing in response. This escalation is occurring against a backdrop where Ethiopian troops are slated to exit…